Forex Market

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 …

The US Dollar has seen a slight decline due to lower US inflation, which has dampened its appeal. The softer but in-line CPI figures have given markets reason to feed on a dovish narrative, and markets still anticipate the first rate cut in September. The market’s expectations for the impending …

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that he will step down next month, bowing to public dissatisfaction over political scandals and rising living costs that have overshadowed his three-year tenure. His resignation will trigger a leadership contest within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in September to choose …

British consumer price inflation saw its first increase of the year in July, according to official figures released on Wednesday. However, the rise was more modest than anticipated, as the prices for services—a key focus for the Bank of England (BoE)—increased at a slower pace. The annual consumer price inflation …

The US dollar continued its losing streak on Tuesday, marking the third consecutive day of declines. This weakening of the greenback is a direct reflection of the broader risk-on sentiment that has gripped financial markets. As investors digested recent economic data and eagerly awaited the crucial US inflation report, the …

Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, expressed concern about the current tight monetary policy, emphasizing the need for a more accommodative stance in the near future. Bostic also noted that recent inflation data has increased his confidence in the economy’s ability to achieve the 2% inflation …

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 …

Wholesale inflation measures rises 0.1% in July, indicating that the Federal Reserve may start lowering interest rates. The producer price index (PPI), which measures selling prices producers receive for goods and services, increased 0.1% on the month, less than the 0.2% forecast. The core PPI was flat, with a rise …

European shares inched higher on Tuesday as investors awaited crucial U.S. economic data expected later in the day, which could offer more insight into the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move. However, a series of disappointing corporate earnings reports kept gains in check. By 0712 GMT, the STOXX 600 index …