The United States continues to show increasing signs of economic recovery, supported by the massive government stimulus spending and the monetary easing policies of the Federal Reserve. The measurements that aim at curbing the negative economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic seem to be working amid a surge in consumer …
Read More »Powell Reaffirms Reducing Bond Purchases will Take Place Before Raising Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that the Fed will most likely begin by scaling back the bond-buying before it considers raising interest rates, reiterating the planned reduction of monetary easing policies as the U.S. economy shows recovery signs. “We will reach the time at which we …
Read More »Currencies Overview: Dollar Near Its Lowest Level in a Month
The dollar settled near its lowest level in a month on Wednesday as strong demand in a US bond auction led to a broad drop in Treasury yields and curtailed the interest rate advantage that the greenback enjoyed against other major currencies. In early trading in London, the dollar rose …
Read More »Stocks Close Mixed Following Inflation Data
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed Tuesday on a mixed note, following the release of the March reading of the U.S. inflation rate, which led to a rise in technology stocks. Treasury bond yields declined, with the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield falling by 5.6 basis points to …
Read More »Currencies Overview: Dollar Rises From Nearly Three-week Low as Trader Brace For Inflation Data
The dollar rose from a nearly three-week low against the major rivals on Tuesday, buoyed by a surge in US Treasury bond yields, as investors awaited closely watched US inflation data, which is scheduled for release later on Tuesday. The dollar had retreated, as did US bond yields this month, …
Read More »What Did Jerome Powell Say in his 60 Minutes Interview?
The Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, said that the U.S. economy is in a stage that he described as an inflection point, promising improved economic growth and job creation. “What we’re seeing now is really an economy that seems to be much at an inflection point. …
Read More »UK PM Johnson’s Spokesman: Significant Differences With EU Remain on Northern Ireland Protocol
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Monday that discussion with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol had been constructive but added that significant differences remain.
Read More »The Dollar Falling Due to Falling US Bond Yields and Focus on Inflation Data
The dollar fell to near its lowest level in two and a half weeks against the major counterpart currencies on Monday, April 12th, as a decline in US Treasury yields pressed the currency. The British pound fell, heading towards its lowest level in two months, and continued its retreat from …
Read More »Weekly Recap: 5-9 April
Weekly Recap: 5 – 9 April Last week was highlighted by the release of the last meeting minutes for the central banks in the United States and the Eurozone. The March meeting, which saw the United States Federal Reserve deciding to maintain its monetary policy unchanged until the American economy …
Read More »Why the ECB is Optimistic about Recovery in H2?
The President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, believes that the European Union (EU) will see strong economic growth and recovery during the second half (H2) of the year. “Light is at the end of the tunnel. We can see it. It is not yet within touching distance. …
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