Reports that US President Trump is to delay the latest increase on tariffs on Chinese goods to October 15 from October 1 boosted sentiment across equity markets. Oil prices slid as Trump is said to have considered easing sanctions on Iran.
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The US30 index looks poised to extend the current rally to a seventh day today amid better risk appetite for stocks
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The index has touched the highest since July 25 in early trading this morning. The 55-day moving average has risen to 26,581
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US consumer prices are expected to rise 0.1% m/m in August, a slower pace than the +0.3% recorded in July, which might give the Federal Reserve more leeway in its easing plans.
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The Germany30 index could be heading for its seventh consecutive daily gain today, given the positive mood across other markets and an expected easing announcement from the ECB today
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The index hit the highest level since July 30 yesterday, and could be lifted to a seven week high today
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The European Central Bank is expected to announce some form of easing at today’s rate meeting and is also seen trimming growth projections for 2019 and 2020.
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WTI crude oil prices fell the most in six weeks yesterday amid reports that US President Trump had considered easing some sanctions on Iran
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Prices closed below the 200-day moving average at $56.18 for the first time in a week. The 55-week moving average at $58.45 has capped prices on a closing basis since May, and appears to be strong resistance for now
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Weekly US crude oil stockpiles data to September 6 were released yesterday and showed a drawdown of 6.9 million barrels. That was the fourth decrease in a row.
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