Economic Report

This week’s statements by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hold immense importance due to their impact on the US economy, financial markets, and public perception. Let’s dissect the context and delve deeper into why her words matter:Headline Inflation TrendsIn February, headline inflation fell to 3.2 percent year-over-year, a substantial improvement from …

Bitcoin’s price has been surging recently, and with the upcoming “halving” event in April, there’s a lot of expectations about what it might mean for the future price of the most famous crypto asset. But what exactly is this halving, and how will it influence Bitcoin’s value? Scarcity Principle: Fewer …

The European Central Bank’s chief economist, Philip Lane, hinted at a possible shift in monetary policy during a lecture at Imperial College Business School in London on Friday. His comments highlighted a potential easing of tight job market, which has been a key concern for the ECB in recent years.ECB’s …

Global stocks are poised to conclude the week with a subdued performance, following seven consecutive weeks of gains, as hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data cast doubts on the timing and frequency of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. U.S. Inflation Data Dampens Rate Cut Expectations MSCI’s global equity index …

In a week marked by market fluctuations, oil prices showcased remarkable resilience, driven by optimistic forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and unexpected shifts in U.S. inventory levels. IEA’s Optimistic Forecast Spurs Confidence The week began with a notable uptick in market sentiment following the IEA’s revision of its …

Russia has relocated its tactical nuclear weapons from its boundaries into Belarus, a neighbouring country that is several hundred miles closer to NATO territory. This was confirmed by Western officials to Foreign Policy. This development was a reaction to NATO’s support of Ukraine, which has led Russian President Vladimir Putin …

With a shorter-term note (2-year) yielding higher than a longer-term note (10-year), the curve on Friday, March 8, might have been steeper than normal. This could indicate market expectations of Fed to refrain from interest rate cut in March in order to avoid falling in a recession. The Treasury yield …

The GBP/USD slipped around 1.2745, losing 0.06% on the day. US Retail Sales rose 0.6% month-over-month in February from -1.1% in January, worse than expected. BoE’s Bailey said central bankers turned to the question of how long they needed to keep rates high as inflation eased. Investors will focus on …

Late on Thursday, European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos gave reporters his assessment of the ECB’s probable decision to lower interest rates by the second half of the year.Key Quotesde Guindos sees the European economy picking up in the second half of the year.The ECB should have sufficient …

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 …