The British pound has been on a downward trajectory since the start of Wednesday’s morning trading session, weighed down by weaker-than-expected inflation data from the United Kingdom. The latest figures have cast a spotlight on consumer price trends, intensifying speculation that the Bank of England might opt for an interest …
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Critical economic data releases illuminated the performance of key sectors in major global economies, driving market movements throughout the trading day. A recurring theme of declining confidence among consumers and businesses emerged, evident in both the U.S. and Europe.U.S. Economic Indicators FalterIn the U.S., the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index …
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The EUR/USD pair experienced a period of mild losses on Wednesday, ultimately settling near the 1.0800 level after the European trading session closed. Despite this intraday softness, the pair remains entrenched within a broader bullish trend, characterized by its sustained position above key upward-sloping moving averages. This alignment suggests underlying …
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The UK’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been revised downward to 1.0%, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. The announcement, made on Wednesday, cites updated estimates from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). This new projection marks a sharp decline from the previously expected 2.0% growth, which was part …
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U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of key economic data and trade tariff updates from President Donald Trump. Market Performance (06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT) Dow Jones Futures: -57 points (-0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: -11 points (-0.2%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: -55 points (-0.3%) …
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Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday as supply concerns intensified, driven by: The U.S. threat of tariffs on countries purchasing Venezuelan crude A larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories Market Performance: Brent Crude Futures: Up 49 cents (+0.67%) to $73.51 per barrel (by 09:50 GMT) West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Futures: …
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Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, as traders took profits while awaiting further clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and key U.S. economic data. Gold Market Performance: Spot Gold: Down 0.1% at $3,015.73/oz Gold Futures (May Expiry): Down 0.2% at $3,048.25/oz Despite the dip, gold …
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European stock markets saw modest gains on Wednesday as investors monitored developments in U.S. trade policy and the U.K. economic outlook ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement. Market Performance at 08:02 GMT: DAX (Germany): +0.4% CAC 40 (France): +0.2% FTSE 100 (U.K.): +0.4% Key Market Drivers: 1. Relief Rally …
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U.K. inflation rose less than expected in February, easing some pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament. Key Inflation Figures: Annual CPI: +2.8% (vs. 3.0% expected, down from 3.0% in January) Monthly CPI: +0.4% (vs. 0.5% expected, following -0.1% in January) Core …
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Dollar/Yen Drops as US Treasury Yields DeclineThe Dollar/Yen exchange rate experienced losses from the start of Tuesday’s trading, influenced by the downward trend in US Treasury yields, to which the pair has a direct correlation. The decline in sovereign bond yields was attributed to a drop in US consumer confidence.Impact …
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