Economic Report

Oil prices fell for a second session on Tuesday, June 29, on concerns about slowing growth in fuel demand, as the outbreak of the most contagious delta from Covid-19 imposes new restrictions on movement around the world. Brent crude futures were down 26 cents, or 0.4%, at $74.42 a barrel, …

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin believes the Fed has achieved substantial further progress toward its inflation target, signaling his view that tapering asset purchases should begin soon. “It’s pretty clear to me we have had substantial further progress against our inflation goal.” Barkin also explained that he …

The dollar was largely stabilized as global markets began to be in a state of caution at the start of the week, while currency markets’ attention turned to US jobs data due out on Friday. Some analysts attributed the lack of momentum during trading in Asia to an increase in …

It’s been an eventful week, from Powell’s testimony, BoE decision, inflation data, and PMI. Here’s a look at the highlights of the past week. Dollar Since the opening of the US session on Friday, the dollar has struggled to maintain the bullish trend after the emergence of the second consecutive …

The dollar retracted in Asia Friday, June 25 as a deal on infrastructure spending in the US boosted appetite for riskier currencies, but the cautious mood ahead of key US inflation data kept losses to a minimum. The risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars rose slightly, while the euro gained …

U.S. President Joe Biden announced that a bipartisan deal has been reached on the infrastructure plan with a vote on the draft bill expected this summer. The five-year mega plan includes huge government spending and investments of about $1 trillion, with the aim of revitalizing the job market, and overhaul …

Despite the relative decline that Bitcoin, the largest digital currency, is witnessing in these moments of trading today, Thursday, speculators for a return to the rise above the $30,000 levels are steadfast, and have so far succeeded in supporting prices. Despite the panic that dominated the markets due to the …

The United States is seeing increased expectations that the recent surge in inflation might be as temporary or transitory as currently expected. The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Raphael Bostic, believes that raising interest rates could take place next year, given the upside surprise in recent data …

The Bank of England announces its latest decision at 11:00 GMT on Thursday, June 24 here are the expectations forecast of three major banks. Wells Fargo “We expect policymakers to provide an update on how the economy is evolving and if the renewed spread of COVID-19 is disrupting economic activity. …

A survey showed that business activities in the eurozone grew at the fastest pace in 15 years this month, as the easing of public isolation measures and the release of demand led to a boom in the services sector that dominates the bloc. The preliminary reading of the IHS Markit …