Economic Report

The Consumer Price Index Report for July represented the awaited last obstacle to be overcome before the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in September, just before their most recent meeting. Though even if the CPI figure is on the strong side, weaker-than-expected labour-market data since then indicates a drop is …

US inflation has hit its lowest level in three years on an annual basis in July, setting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon to take pressure off the economy. This reading was the clearest indication yet that inflation is heading back to normal levels from 40-year highs without …

Recent US inflation data released on Tuesday indicated a slower increase in producer prices. This has led to growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon lower interest rates. A weaker US dollar, resulting from these expectations, has benefited gold prices.Gold was the biggest winner following the release of the …

Businesses are delaying some of their investments in the Eurozone, and output is declining. Two recent reports from the ECB provide an assessment of the issue. The majority of Eurozone businesses are delaying investments. The European Central Bank refers to a “gloomy outlook and a historic low” in its most …

The Pound Sterling moves higher against the US Dollar on improved market sentiment. BoE’s Mann warns about upside risks to price pressures.In September, the Fed is anticipated to lower interest rates by 25 basis points. During Monday’s North American session, the Pound Sterling (GBP) advances versus its major rivals, with …

For investors who anticipated a smooth 2024, last week painted a different picture of the market. The week started with a sharp drop in the Dow Jones on Monday, sparking a wave of negative headlines predicting further losses. The following days were marked by wild swings, including some sharp gains. …

A shocking jobs report sent shockwaves across financial assets on Friday, triggering concerns about an undesired looming recession and prompting a steep decline in both traditional and crypto assets. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported a worrisome increase in unemployment, along with a three-year high for temporary layoffs and …

The Pound Sterling managed to recoup some losses against the US Dollar on Friday, buoyed by a significantly weaker-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. The data revealed a sharp slowdown in job growth, casting doubt on the resilience of the US economy and prompting a broad-based decline in the dollar.Despite …

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.3%, heightening concerns that the labor market is deteriorating and potentially making the economy vulnerable to a recession. Employment Report Highlights Nonfarm Payrolls: Increased by 114,000 jobs in July, following a downwardly revised increase of …

The most important US employment data of the month is expected to be released on Friday amid expectations of a significant decline in job growth in the United States, with a stable unemployment rate and a decline in wage growth. On the first Friday of each month, US employment data …