A volatile session for the markets -- Wednesday Review, August 19

August 25, 2020
A volatile session for the markets -- Wednesday Review, August 19

American equities plummeted as there seems to be no hope in sight

Europe

The markets grew awaiting the latest European Central Bank monetary policy which was due to be published this Thursday. Europe50 traded 0.3% higher. Germany30 and France40 rose 0.1% each. UK100 went up 0.2%.

EUR/USD added 0.1% at 1.1932.

The US

The Federal Reserve meeting minutes released yesterday brought more uncertainty regarding economic recovery. USA30 fell 0.31%, while USA500 lost 0.39%. TECH100 also lost 0.57%.

Gold was brought lower by 1.1% and settled at $1,943.27.

Oil traded 0.6% lower at $42.85, while Brent lost 0.7% to $45.16 per barrel.

The Dollar Index jumped 1% to 93.

Asia and Australia

Banks continue injecting money into their battered economies, bringing the markets closer to a seven-month high. HongKong45 lost 0.9%, Japan225 rose 0.25%.

Australia200 grew 0.8%. USD/JPY remained silent at 105.50.

AUD/USD traded at $0.7250.

Sources: reuters.com, investing.com

This information prepared by ClickTrades.com is not an offer or a solicitation for the purpose of purchase or sale of any financial products referred to herein or to enter into any legal relations, nor an advice or a recommendation with respect to such financial products.

This information is prepared for general circulation. It does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or the particular needs of any recipient.


You should independently evaluate each financial product and consider the suitability of such a financial product, by taking into account your specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs, and by consulting an independent financial adviser as needed, before dealing in any financial products mentioned in this document.



This information may not be published, circulated, reproduced or distributed in whole or in part to any other person without the Company’s prior written consent.

Past performance is not always indicative of likely or future performance. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of ClickTrades.com.

Recently Added