Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin anticipates a continued decline in Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation data later this week, citing significant progress made by the Federal Reserve. While optimistic, Barkin emphasized the need for a “wait-and-see” approach due to existing policy uncertainties.Key Takeaways:Barkin expects the upcoming PCE report to show …
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US consumer confidence plummeted in February, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index falling to 98.3 from 105.3, the lowest point since June 2024. This sharp decline reflects weakening views on current business and job market conditions. The Present Situation Index dropped 3.4 points to 136.5, while the Expectations Index, …
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The USD/JPY pair fell to near 149.30 on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains that saw it briefly surpass the 150.00 level. This decline was driven by a weakening US Dollar, which suffered due to a sharp drop in US Treasury yields. The 10-year US Treasury yield fell 1.7% to around 4.32% …
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The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Tuesday, hovering just above a two-month low, as declining U.S. Treasury yields and growing expectations of increased German fiscal spending bolstered the euro. Key Market Movements Euro (EUR/USD): Up 0.3% to $1.0497, supported by speculation that Germany may increase defense spending, leading to …
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Japan’s automobile industry association has urged the government to protect Japanese automakers from potential U.S. import tariffs on autos and parts, which could significantly impact the economies of both countries. Key Concerns from Japan’s Auto Industry JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) Chairman Masanori Katayama warned of the negative economic consequences …
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European stocks traded near the flatline on Tuesday, as investors weighed U.S. tariff plans, upcoming earnings from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), and political developments in Germany. Market Performance (as of 04:08 ET / 09:08 GMT): Stoxx 600: +0.1% to 554.06 FTSE 100 (UK): +0.1% DAX (Germany): -0.1% CAC 40 (France): -0.2% …
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Bitcoin extended its losses on Tuesday, dropping to its lowest level in six weeks, as renewed global trade tensions and a major cryptocurrency exchange hack rattled investor confidence. Bitcoin Price Movements (as of 01:22 ET / 06:22 GMT): Bitcoin (BTC) fell 4.6% to $91,555.2, its lowest level since January 13. …
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Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Tuesday but remained close to recent peaks as safe-haven demand stayed strong. This came amid rising global trade tensions, particularly with U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats against Canada, Mexico, and China. Gold Price Movements (as of 01:03 ET / 06:03 …
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Oil Prices Rise on New Sanctions Against Iran and Iraq’s OPEC+ CommitmentOil prices saw an upward movement on Monday due to newly imposed U.S. sanctions on Iran and Iraq’s renewed commitment to the OPEC+ agreement. These factors have raised concerns about near-term supply tightness, helping the market recover from Friday’s …
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US President Donald Trump addressed the media on Monday with remarks about the ongoing peacemaking efforts between Ukraine and Russia. With Russia’s military operation in Ukraine stretching over a thousand days, despite initial expectations of a swift conquest, President Trump, who has been seeking to strengthen ties with Russian President …
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