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U.S. stocks up but Asian markets mixed; RBA leaves rates unchanged; India has third highest number of coronavirus cases globally

Oil prices started the week higher on Monday, boosted by positive economic data that showed signs of global economic recovery even as the number of global coronavirus cases continues to rise across the globe.

The Pound Sterling gained some positive momentum versus its US counterpart and its EU rival, the common currency Euro, even as FX traders gauge the upcoming Brexit talks and the announcement of additional support measures from the UK government.

COVID-19 has the potential to disrupt Brexit planning including impacting client readiness.

Japanese stock market index strongly higher; U.S. Dollar weaker, Risk currencies up; Friday sees record high daily global number of new coronavirus cases

The US Dollar traded within a narrow trading band during Asian trade on Friday with traders wary of the growing numbers of cases of the Coronavirus in the US.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed Q2 2020 at record highs, and oil prices had their best quarter in 30 years in Q2.

The U.S. Dollar fell against its main rivals during London trade on Thursday, generally on improved risk appetite and growing hope that a vaccine breakthrough to halt the spread

Oil futures markets recovered yesterday after the markets learned that the US oil stockpiles fell more than expected and despite the fears for the second wave of Covid-19.

Stock markets firm; U.S. Dollar weaker; U.S. jobs forecast seen lower; Record high daily number of global new coronavirus cases

Global manufacturing took a huge hit in recent months as the global coronavirus pandemic kept both factories and stores closed.

The Pound Sterling steadied against its US counterpart after an unexpectedly improved manufacturing survey showed an increase in output

Yesterday, oil markets moved backwards giving up part of yesterday's gains, in light of the possible return of Lybian production and the advance of the Covid-19

Gold trades at $1786 per ounce; Stocks weaken somewhat; U.S. Dollar strong