US Treasury yields jump as inflation report cools expectations for immediate Fed rate cuts. February’s Retail Sales rebound highlights consumer spending strength despite falling short of forecasts.Producer Price Index (PPI) data and lower-than-expected jobless claims reinforce views of strong economic activity.US Treasury yields made a significant leap on Thursday, a …
Read More »US Producer Price Index (PPI) Exceeds Expectations
The latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand in the United States surged by 1.6% on a yearly basis in February. This figure surpassed market expectations of a 1.1% increase and marked a notable uptick from the 1% …
Read More »Currency Markets Reflect Cautious Optimism Ahead of Awaited Data
Amidst a landscape of currency markets characterized by cautious optimism, investors around the globe find themselves on the precipice of pivotal decisions, with the trajectory of the world’s largest economy poised to influence exchange rates and trading sentiments. Data-Driven Anticipation The currency arena resonates with anticipation as market participants eagerly …
Read More »What Bad News Does Congress Bring On Wall Street?
Dealmaking is critical for Wall Street because it allows investors and banks to profit by offering advice or financing for transactions. President Joe Biden’s new bundle of laws to fund the federal government may hurt Wall Street mergers and acquisitions, dash hopes for a dealmaking rebound. Lowest Mergers, AcquisitionsInvestment bankers …
Read More »AUD/USD surges on RBA’s relatively hawkish stance
The AUD/USD pair has seen a surge in value as markets continue to anticipate the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates possibly in June. However, the Reserve Bank of Australia is striking a more hawkish tone, suggesting that rates may even need to rise. The pair is 0.40% up, trading at …
Read More »Bitcoin Reaches New All-Time High
Bitcoin surged to a record high for the third time in five days before traders seized the opportunity to capitalize on recent gains. After touching $73,650 during Tuesday’s trading session, the cryptocurrency was pushed below the $70,000 mark. Influx of Funds and ETF Success: The cryptocurrency’s ascent to new heights …
Read More »Forex Overview: Dollar Stabilizes as Markets Digest Higher-Than-Expected Inflation in America
Dollar Stability Amid Inflation Surge: The dollar showed signs of stability against major currencies on Wednesday as traders gauged the potential impact of higher-than-expected inflation data on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions slated for June. Surge in US Consumer Price Index: February witnessed a robust rise in the US …
Read More »What does CPI print mean for Fed’s rate policy?
The CPI report’s inflation data reveals greater price growth in February, indicating that the road to more reasonable consumer price increases following a pandemic-induced jump may remain rough. According to the Labour Department’s consumer price index, overall prices increased 3.2% over the previous year, slightly higher than 3.1% in January. …
Read More »US stocks advance following CPI data
Despite higher-than-expected February inflation data, US stocks continued to rise, with the S&P 500 rising nearly 1%, the Nasdaq Composite climbing 1.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing 0.6%. Treasury yields also rose, with the 10-year yield rising 4 basis points to trade around 4.15%. Gold prices fell 1% …
Read More »Pound Sterling Declines Amid Labor Market Data, Profit-Taking
Correction and Profit-Taking Processes Drive Sterling Lower In the European market on Tuesday, the pound sterling faced downward pressure against a basket of global currencies, extending losses for the second consecutive day against the US dollar. This decline comes as the pound moves away from its eight-month high, driven by …
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