Here's what it's worthwhile to know on Monday, November 2: The buck completed October with good points in opposition to most
Here’s what it’s worthwhile to know on Monday, November 2:
The buck completed October with good points in opposition to most main rivals, backed by a bitter market’s sentiment. Issues associated to the variety of new coronavirus circumstances in Europe and the US, alongside uncertainty in regards to the US presidential election, have been behind the dismal temper.
The EUR/USD pair closed the week at November lows at 1.1640, because the ECB anticipated extra stimulus coming in December, forecasting one other financial setback within the final quarter of the yr, as restrictive measures have been introduced in France, Germany, Spain and Italy, in an try and curb contagions.
The GBP held above 1.29 in opposition to the American forex however might begin the week gapping decrease, as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson introduced a nationwide one-month lockdown on Saturday, beginning on November 2.
The Japanese yen strengthened in opposition to the buck attributable to its safe-haven situation, given up some good points on the finish of the week amid resurgent authorities bond yields. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury word completed the week at 0.87%.
Equities remained underneath stress, with Wall Road closing within the purple on Friday. US indexes have their worst weekly efficiency since March.
Commodities additionally edged decrease. Gold settled at $1,878 a troy ounce, whereas WTI completed at $35.70 a barrel.
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