China has pledged to reduce the amount of liquidity its banks must hold in reserves early next month as it attempts to boost its faltering economy. The Chinese central bank said it expects rapid credit growth in the first quarter. Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, said …
Read More »Bank of Canada to keep rates on hold
Market analysts anticipate that the Bank of Canada will maintain its key overnight rate during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday. Despite this expectation, persistent inflationary pressures have prompted markets to revise their projections for the timing of the next interest rate cut, postponing the possibility of a reduction for the …
Read More »How could bitcoin be impacted by China’s measures to shield Yuan?
Due to the persistent threat of a deflationary economic downturn and the concerns of the real estate market, foreign investors are seen withdrawing their cash from China, which has resulted in continued currency devaluation. The most recent steps Beijing has taken to address the problem pose a downside risk to …
Read More »European stocks retreat ahead of ECB rate decision
European stocks fall as limited dip-buying coincides with a risk rally. Europe PMIs on Wednesday, ECB due on Thursday. PMIs for the euro area are predicted to grow slightly.Tuesday saw a first leg up for European market indices, which reached near-term highs before reversing course and testing the low end …
Read More »EUR/USD declines ahead of ECB’s decision
At the time of writing, the EUR/USD pair is down 0.45% in the North American session, to 1.0833, after rising to 1.0915, helped by the Fed’s policy outlook. The Eurozone’s decline in confidence and the ECB’s tighter credit policy impact the euro against the greenback.Future US GDP estimates and ECB …
Read More »Bitcoin Plummets Below $39,000 as Aggregate Liquidations Surge to $320 Million Within 24 Hours
Bitcoin (BTC) faced heightened volatility on Tuesday, slipping below the crucial $39,000 threshold and registering a 4.33% decline over the past 24 hours. As of the latest update, the primary cryptocurrency was exchanging hands at $38,955. This market movement prompted a significant liquidation event, affecting 124,153 traders and resulting in …
Read More »Bank of Japan expected to hold rates amid need for hints on inflation status
The central bank of Japan unlikely to make a move on Tuesday, when it is anticipated to see no changes to the Bank of Japan’s key monetary policy settings, with the major focus being on how Governor Kazuo Ueda evaluates the progress made in achieving the sustainable inflation required to …
Read More »European stocks extend recent gains amid recent FOMO wave
In general, European indices surged to begin the new business week. In a nod to last week’s bidding fervor, risk appetite is driving stocks higher. Investors suffering from FOMO are prioritizing stocks above data threats.Monday saw gains in all of the European equity indexes as traders piled into the market …
Read More »Gold is heading for its worst performance in six weeks
Gold prices are experiencing a global decline in current trading moments on Monday. Traders are eagerly awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure later this week, a factor that could impact the central bank’s decisions on interest rates and market expectations for the upcoming weeks. Last week, …
Read More »Dollar struggles to maintain its gains and all eyes are on central bank meetings
On Monday, the dollar attempted to maintain its gains amid anticipated central bank decisions in Japan and Europe, as well as shifting market expectations about potential US interest rate cuts. Trading remained relatively calm, except for the yen, which moved away from a one-month low on Friday, rising to 147.74 …
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