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Monday, August 17th, today’s news—massive job losses await the airline industry, over 75,000 employees in the US only have been warned their jobs are at risk. European markets are mixed amid the slumping travel industry and mounting geopolitical tensions; helped by China, Asian markets rise, which also boosts oil prices; …

Friday, August 14th, today’s news—the lack of a new stimulus package continues to weigh on the US economy, the dollar is weaker, over 30 million Americans are unemployed. Weak China data signals a slower-than-predicted economic recovery, European markets await the Q2 GDP data. The price of Brent oil is $44.69, …

Thursday, August 13th, today’s news—European markets opened in negative territory due to economic recovery pessimism, and ahead of the US jobless claims data. Negative OPEC report sent oil prices plunging, the US dollar and stock indices are once again weakening. The price of Brent oil is $45.27, WTI—$42.52. EUR/USD is …

Wednesday, August 12th, today’s news—S&P 500 is about to hit its all-time high, analysts say it could continue to move higher. Gold plunges as the dollar recovers, the UK's economy shrank by a record 20%, Tesla announced a 5-for-1 split. The price of Brent oil is $44.98, WTI—$44.98. EUR/USD is …

Tuesday, August 11th, today’s news—UK registers the heaviest job losses since 2009 due to the coronavirus. Markets of Asia, Europe and the US rise despite the escalating US–China tensions, oil prices continue to consolidate. The price of Brent oil is $45.43, WTI—$42.49. EUR/USD is at 1.1782, GBP/USD—1.3097, gold is $2,001.70 …

Monday, August 10th, today’s news—global markets rise amid the positive economic data from China. The US dollar is stronger, oil prices rise following the optimistic demand data from Saudi Arabia. The price of Brent oil is $44.95, WTI—$41.91. EUR/USD is at 1.1771, GBP/USD—1.3074, gold is $2,034.80 per ounce. Read the …

Friday, August 7th, today’s news—the US President Donald Trump issues ban on TikTik and WeChat in the country, plunging the stock prices of their parent companies and driving up the stock price of their American competitor, Facebook. EU markets are expected to go lower amid the escalating US-China tensions, while …

Thursday, August 6th, today’s news—Germany's factory orders soared 27.9%, but European markets are still mixed overall. The US dollar continues to weaken, while the pound sterling is supported by the Bank of England's decision to keep rates steady. The price of Brent oil is $44.95, WTI—$41.76. EUR/USD is at 1.1848, …

Wednesday, August 5th, today’s news—gold price consolidated above $2,000 amid weak dollar, silver is also rising. Dow Jones futures gained 160 points, the Fed is expected to pursue a policy of higher inflation. The price of Brent oil is $44.77, WTI—$42.02. EUR/USD is at 1.1809, GBP/USD—1.3070, gold is $2,035.35 per …

Tuesday, August 4th, today’s news—EU markets are down, British Petroleum cuts dividends for the first time since 2010, stock prices of Diageo and Bayer fall amid weak earnings reports. The US markets continue to rise led by tech corporations, while the dollar weakens, and Treasury yields fall. The price of …