Industrial orders in the United Kingdom (UK) rose this month by the fastest pace since December 2017, data showed on Thursday. The industrial orders balance increased to 17 in May from -8 in April, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). During the past three months, the total growth …
Read More »Japan’s Exports Register Biggest Increase in 11 Years
Japanese exports recorded in April its largest increase since 2010, increasing hopes for recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, official data showed on Thursday. Last month, Japan’s exports grew by 38% on an annual basis, exceeding market expectations of a less than 31% increase, and more than double …
Read More »German Producer Prices Surge 5.2% in April
Producer prices in Germany surged in April by 5.2% on an annual basis, official data showed on Thursday. Recent supply disruptions are leading to rising inflation pressure, following a 3.7% increase in producer prices in March, according to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany. On a monthly basis, producer prices …
Read More »U.S. Jobless Claims at Lowest Level Since Pandemic Began
Applications for new claims of unemployment benefits in the United States declined below 500,000 last week, data showed on Thursday. The initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased by 34,000 to a seasonally adjusted 444,000 for the week ended May 15, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This marked …
Read More »U.S. Bank Regulator Warns Against Overconfidence Following Pandemic
The new leader of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), an independent bureau within the United States Department of the Treasury, has warned against overconfidence in the banking sector, calling for caution. Michael Hsu, pointed to the recent Archegos Capital fund crisis, which negatively impacted a number …
Read More »ECB Warns Against Post-Pandemic Zombie Companies Challenge
The Financial Stability Review by the European Central Bank (ECB) showed on Wednesday that the low interest rates are adding to the challenge of zombie companies, noting that recovery will reveal the extent of the problem. According to the report, risks of financial stability are increasing in Europe, especially with …
Read More »NYSE Closes Lower Following Fed’s Meeting Minutes
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished lower on Wednesday, following the release of the United States Federal Reserve’s April meeting minutes, which showed an intention to discuss the future of the large asset purchases in upcoming meetings. Recent mixed economic data and the Fed’s remarks …
Read More »Gold Futures Log Another Daily Rise to Four-Month High
Gold prices increased on Wednesday, extending their gains to reach a fresh level that is the highest in four months, and logging its fifth consecutive daily rise. The yellow metal gains come before the release of the United States Federal Reserve’s April meeting minutes. Gold is gaining ground on the …
Read More »Dollar Nears First Rise After Three Declines
The U.S. Dollar (USD) leveled up on Wednesday, to near logging its first daily rise in four sessions, after the release of the Federal Reserve’s April meeting minutes. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback’s performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is up by 0.48% at …
Read More »Fed Meeting Minutes Show Varied Opinions Despite Unanimous Vote
Minutes of the United States Federal Reserve’s April meeting showed that a number of monetary policy makers are beginning to contemplate the idea of changing the current easing policies, amid signs of economic recovery. “A number of participants suggested that if the economy continued to make rapid progress” toward the …
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