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Stimulus, stimulus, stimulus! - Thursday Review, December 17

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
18 December 2020
The global markets welcomed the progress made regarding the US stimulus package, and Brexit

The US

Stimulus optimism eased concerns of rising unemployment. The idea of having a stimulus package by year-end favored the markets to close higher. USA30 added 0.49%, while USA500 gained 0.52%. TECH100 inched up 0.84%.

Crude oil traded at $48.41 per barrel after it went up 1.2%.

Gold jumped 1.3% to $1,883.95 per ounce.

 

Asia and Australia

The US stimulus package fever excited these markets as well, as they expected the US Congress to reach a consensus. Japan225 inched up 0.09%.

HongKong45 edged up 0.12%.

Down under, Australia200 rose 0.87%.

 

Europe

The benchmarks closed in the green, boosted by the news that Germany and France will start vaccinating their citizens with the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech in the last week of December. Germany30 went up 1% higher, while France40 rose 0.5%. UK100 climbed 0.3% as the Brexit talks continue to be on the right track.

Brent oil ended the day at $51.68 a barrel after it gained 1.2%.

After it gained 0.3%, EUR/USD closed at 1.2233.

Sources: investing.com, reuters.com

This information/research prepared by Miguel A. Rodriguez does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any particular person. The research analyst primarily responsible for the content of this research report, in part or in whole, certifies that the views about the companies and their securities expressed in this report accurately reflect his/her personal views and consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk.The research provided does not constitute the views of KW Investments Ltd nor is it an invitation to invest with KW Investments Ltd. The research analyst also certifies that no part of his/her compensation was, is, or will be, directly, or indirectly, related to specific recommendations or views expressed in this report.The research analyst in not employed by KW Investments Ltd. You are encouraged to seek advice from an independent financial adviser regarding the suitability of the investment, under a separate engagement, as you deem fit that conforms to your specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular financial needs before making a commitment to invest. The laws of the Republic of Seychelles shall govern any claim relating to or arising from the contents of the information/ research provided. 

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
Financial Writer

Miguel worked for major financial institutions such as Banco Santander, and Banco Central-Hispano. He is a published author of currency trading books.