GOLD A weak US dollar combined with a new stimulus and a dovish Fed have created the perfect scenario for a new rebound for bullion. After some initial uncertainty, the positive momentum that has driven gold in the last few days has accelerated with the price jumping above the resistance level of $1,872-$1,875 to touch…
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What to watch Federal Reserve meeting: The Federal Open Market Committee, which sets the central bank’s interest rate policy, is in the middle of its final two-day meeting of the year. A press conference will be held today, where key points to watch will be the Fed’s stance on future asset purchasing programs, and a…
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GOLD Gold is extending its gain but, more crucially, has once again jumped above the resistance zone of $1,850. A weak greenback, with EUR/USD trying to force the 1.22 barrier and the Dollar Index falling to 90, is helping gold in its recovery while the short-term scenario is regaining momentum. The first target for bullion…
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What to watch Dixons Carphone: While 2020 has been an unusual one for many companies in terms of share price falls, Dixons Carphone has experience of this kind of sell-off. The company lost more than 50% of its value when the March sell-off hit, and remains a long way from its 2020 high. It also…
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What to watch There is little in the way of corporate earnings releases or economic data being reported on Monday, but the last full trading week before Christmas is set to be a packed one. In the US, negotiations between Democrat and Republican lawmakers on a stimulus package will be in focus, as will the…
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What to watch US consumer sentiment data: On Friday, preliminary consumer sentiment data for December will be released by the University of Michigan. The index came in at 76.9 for November, and consensus expectations for December are a small decline to 76.5. The US economy is heavily dependent on consumer spending, which accounts for 70%…
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What to watch Adobe: Software firm Adobe has added almost 50% to its share price in 2020, and has held up over the past three months while some tech names have faltered. The firm delivers its latest set of quarterly earnings on Thursday, where analysts are anticipating an earnings per share figure of $2.66. Key…
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What to watch Campbell Soup: Food and snack firm Campbell has enjoyed heightened demand during Covid-19 related restrictions, as consumers stocked up on food items including the firm’s long-lasting canned goods. Campbell sells more than just soup, with brands such as Pepperidge Farm baked goods and Prego pasta sauces. A key point of focus will…
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What to watch US jobs report: All eyes will be on November’s job report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, investors will be watching to see whether surging Covid-19 case numbers in the US have damaged the labour market. In October, jobs growth was better than expected, and the unemployment rate fell to…
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What to watch Dollar General: Discount retailer Dollar General has added almost 40% to its share price in 2020, taking its market cap past the $50bn mark. Along with other discount retailers, Dollar General’s gains this year have been driven by consumers stocking up on staples, and turning to cheaper options in the face of…
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