A spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that slowing exports and weaker private investment cause China’s growth momentum to slow, per Reuters.There doesn’t appear to be any discernible effect of these remarks on risk mood. As of writing, the S&P 500 Index was up 0.6% on …
Read More »Why Is Portugal Warning Of More ECB Hiking?
Portugal warned that further interest rate hikes by rhe European Central Bank will put the Eurozone growth in peril. The country’s finance minister says tightening to date is not fully absorbed. Further interest-rate increases by the European Central Bank would add to the dangers for the euro-area economy as it …
Read More »US stocks climb post softer US inflation data
US stocks climbed after a softer than expected inflation report for June revived hopes the Federal Reserve was nearing the end of its interest rate increases.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 265 points or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 was up 0.9% and the NASDAQ Composite was up 1.2%. …
Read More »Weak US CPI data drags USD/CHF lower to 8-year low
The USD/CHF pair has retreated to an 8-year low due to weak US CPI data, which indicates a more balanced supply-demand situation. The Consumer Price Index shows inflation cooling, with core CPI indicating a more balanced supply-demand situation. With inflation above the Fed’s 2% target, odds for a significant rate …
Read More »Macklem explains policy after BoC hike decision
The Bank of Canada announced that it will raise the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5% in July, following its July policy meeting. This decision came in line with market expectations, as the Canadian economy has been stronger than expected and more momentum in demand. The BoC …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 11/07/2023
The US Dollar weakened during the US trading session ahead of the key CPI data in the United States. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones gained 0.93% and the Nasdaq rose 0.55%. Gold rose to $1,940, while Silver finished flat around $23.10. Crude oil prices rose more than 2%.The improvement …
Read More »Bank of Canada expected to hike by 25 basis points
The Bank of Canada is set to announce its Interest Rate Decision on Wednesday, July 12 at 14:00 GMT. The BoC is expected to hike rates by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.00%, contrary to its pause hints1. The decision will be published alongside a Monetary Policy Report, containing updated …
Read More »Investors confused over Bitcoin’s recent range
A short-term decline to $27,330 is anticipated to follow the price consolidation of bitcoin. A sell signal for ethereum causes an initial slump, but bears aim for $1,767. The $0.433 and $0.413 steady support levels will likely be retested by the ripple price. The price of bitcoin is still fluctuating …
Read More »WTI up on China-linked sentiment as correction eyed
On the day, WTI crude oil is up due to mood related to China. Intense resistance is being tested by WTI. The dynamic trendline support is being watched for bears, who are lurking. The largest oil and gas producer in China, China’s National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), reduced its prediction for …
Read More »US CPI expected to record lower reading for June
The US Consumer Price Index statistics, the most significant indicator of inflation, will be released by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics on July 12 at 12:30 GMT. Here are the predictions made by the economists and analysts of 12 major banks regarding the impending United States inflation print for …
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