Economic Report

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 …

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% …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …