European stock markets edged lower on Friday, poised to end a three-week winning streak as investors sought clarity on the euro zone’s monetary easing trajectory and grappled with concerns about slowing economic growth and rising geopolitical risks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dipped 0.1%, setting it up for a 0.3% …
Read More »Canada ponders taxes on oil and uranium exports to counter Trump’s probable trade war
Canada is considering export taxes on major commodities it exports to the US, including uranium, oil and potash, if President-elect Donald Trump imposes the broad tariffs he pledged, per Bloomberg. Retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-made goods and export controls on certain Canadian products are most likely, with export levies also on …
Read More »The US dollar strengthens as ECB President Lagarde suggests further rate cuts.
After European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde acknowledged discussions of a potential 50 basis point (bps) interest rate cut, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which compares the value of the USD to a basket of currencies, increased toward 106.70 on Thursday. This comes after the ECB decided to lower …
Read More »China seeks other strong trade relations to counter existing tensions with America, EU China’s economic recovery is a delicate balancing act, as the nation navigates a complex geopolitical landscape. The once-booming economy, a cornerstone of global growth, now faces a myriad of challenges, from escalating trade tensions with the West …
Read More »Euro Weakens as ECB Cuts Rates, US Dollar Gains Strength
ECB’s Dovish Stance Weighs on the EuroThe European Central Bank (ECB) has once again cut interest rates by 25 basis points, signaling a continued dovish stance. This move, aimed at stimulating economic growth and combating deflationary pressures, has weakened the Euro. Additionally, ECB President Christine Lagarde’s acknowledgment of discussions regarding …
Read More »ECB Cuts Rates Again Amid Economic Woes and Near-Target Inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its key interest rates at its Thursday meeting, as anticipated, in an effort to combat weak growth across the eurozone. It also hinted at further easing measures in 2025, reflecting the region’s ongoing economic challenges. Key Decisions Deposit Rate: Reduced by 25 basis points …
Read More »European Stocks Edge Higher as ECB Rate Decision Looms
European markets inched up on Thursday morning, supported by gains in cyclical sectors, as investors awaited key monetary policy decisions from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB). The STOXX 600 index, a benchmark for European equities, rose 0.1% as of 0814 GMT, extending its rally …
Read More »Yen weakens against the US dollar after Bloomberg report
The dollar/yen pair concluded Wednesday’s trading on an upward trajectory, driven by a decline in the Japanese yen following a report published by Bloomberg on the potential future path of the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy and the possible changes it could cause in the movement of the Japanese yen’s …
Read More »ECB Poised For Last Cautious Rate Cut In 2024 Amid Economic Uncertainty
For the fourth time this year, the European Central Bank is anticipated to lower its key deposit facility rate by a quarter point, to 3 percent. In order to prevent the Eurozone from slipping into stagnation due to political impasse in France and policy drift in Germany, many also anticipate …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Rebounds Post-BoC Rate Cut
The Canadian Dollar staged a modest recovery on Wednesday, gaining 0.2% against the US Dollar. This uptick followed the Bank of Canada’s decision to implement another 50-basis-point interest rate cut.BoC Takes Aggressive StanceThe central bank’s latest move underscores its commitment to stimulating economic growth in the face of weakening economic …
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