August 20, 2013 - Daily Market News
Most populations are declining. Asian stocks fall as Asian assets appear risky and a drop in Toyota 2.5% lowered the Topix Index. U.S. stocks retreat as energy stocks fell right news that the threat of a storm in the Gulf of Mexico has raised. European stocks fall as investors are hesitant while still awaiting a decision from the Fed on its bond buying program and the FOMC meeting minutes are set to be released tomorrow that will be watched closely for binary options trading.
After a large increase WTI is now falling. Crude oil inventories will be released tomorrow and is expected to show a decline in numbers. Gold falls again driven by the prospect that the Fed will reduce stimulus in September.
The euro session yesterday after Germany's Bundesbank said that higher interest rates are not excluded as a means to curb inflation and U.S. dollar is appreciating against most of its counterparts.
Today's main events:
12:30 GMT: CAD - Wholesale Sales (MoM) - measures the change in the total value of sales at the wholesale level. It is a leading indicator of consumer
