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wheat

Wheat Drops Notwithstanding Russia Increasing Export Tax

The agricultural commodity fell, notwithstanding the Russian government announced its intention to increase its export tax on wheat for a second time. This is important news for the grains market. Russia is one of the leading suppliers of wheat, and US production is projected to tighten in the following months. Can wheat quickly test the …

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the International Airlines Group

New Era for the International Airlines Group

The aviation industry suffered heavy losses in 2020 and it could take several years to return to pre-coronavirus levels. Airlines are working hard to adapt to the ever-changing environment. The International Airlines Group (IAG) had agreed to buy Spain’s Air Europa for 500 million euros ($606.7 million). Interestingly, the coronavirus pandemic cut the price in …

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Alibaba and its shares

Shares of Chinese Tech Giant Alibaba Jumped More than 8%

Stocks in major Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on January 20, but before discussing stocks, let’s have a look at the shares of world-famous tech giant Alibaba. It is worth noting that, Hong Kong-listed shares of Alibaba jumped 8.52% following the reappearance of founder Jack Ma.  As a reminder, the company’s founder appeared in a …

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The U.S. dollar wavered on Friday while the Pound strengthened

British pound declined against a strengthening euro

According to the latest news, the British pound declined against a strengthening euro. It increased against a weaker U.S. currency ahead of U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen’s testimony before Congress. The U.S. dollar declined, giving the British pound a lift of 0.1% to $1.3601. The euro strengthened on the weakening greenback however it dropped …

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Stocks and various factors

Investors, Chinese Economic Data, and Stocks on Monday

Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Monday, but before discussing stocks from across the region, let’s have a look at the shares of firms related to Samsung Group. Importantly, Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee received a 2-½-year jail term. This news affected the shares of the firms related to the group.  Importantly, industry heavyweight Samsung …

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gold

Gold And Silver Drop On Rising Dollar

The precious metal’s fall was increased by producer prices growing less than anticipated. But gold prices may have narrowed their losses following the Federal Reserve announced that it would not be exiting from its accommodative monetary management strategy anytime soon. February gold futures plunged $23.60, or 1.27%, to $1,827.80 per ounce at 15:39 GMT on …

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