The Federal Reserve looks in no hurry to cut interest rate very soon. Last year’s revisions to the consumer price index (CPI) raised doubts on inflation progress, prompting Fed officials to seek more evidence before committing to interest-rate cuts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics regularly adjusts monthly CPI data to …
Read More »EUR/GBP finds fresh modest gains despite dovish ECB
The EUR/GBP pair had a 0.10% increase on Thursday and is currently trading at 0.8540. The GBP will eventually gain from the ECB and BoE’s different monetary policies.The markets are pointing to an April rate cut from the ECB and a June rate cut from the BoE. The EUR/GBP pair …
Read More »BoE’s Mann: Near-term decelerating inflation won’t continue
Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann, who voted in favor of a rate hike in the last policy meeting, said on Thursday that she is not convinced that the near-term declaration in headline inflation will continue.Mann noted that she is worried that a Red Sea price shock could be incorporated …
Read More »European Stocks Start Stable Amid Varied Performances
European stocks opened trading on Thursday with a mixed performance, marked by losses in shipping giant Maersk and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, contrasted by the strong showing of basic consumer goods stocks such as Unilever. Market Overview The European STOXX 600 index settled at 485.55 points by 0827 GMT, reflecting a stable …
Read More »Maersk Reports Q4 Profits Below Expectations, Anticipates Lower Earnings for 2024
Maersk, a global leader in container shipping, unveiled fourth-quarter profits that fell short of expectations on Thursday, projecting significantly lower earnings for 2024 amidst an oversupply of container vessels and ongoing uncertainties surrounding disruptions in the Red Sea. Fourth-Quarter Performance and Earnings Outlook Maersk reported a notable decline in underlying …
Read More »Dollar Trades Narrowly Amidst Fed Policy Evaluation and Data Anticipation
On Thursday, the dollar navigates within a tight range as traders assess the implications of less dovish remarks from Federal Reserve policymakers and await fresh economic indicators from the United States. Attention is also drawn to inflation data from China, the world’s second-largest economy. Fed Policy Evaluation and Outlook Overnight, …
Read More »Gold Prices Stabilize Amidst Mixed Market Sentiment
Gold prices found stability on Thursday amidst a backdrop of nuanced market dynamics, influenced by statements from Federal Reserve officials tempering expectations of imminent interest rate cuts. Additionally, geopolitical tensions escalated following Israel’s rejection of a ceasefire proposal from Hamas, adding to the complex market landscape. Market Performance: Gold Settles …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 7
Riskier assets were able to gain additional momentum due to the continuing decline in the US dollar. As global rates continued to rise on Wednesday, investors now seem to support the Fed’s rate cut in May due to ongoing geopolitical concerns.Silver prices fell to fresh two-week lows around $22.20 per …
Read More »NYCB Explainer: Are current banking sector woes justified?
Over the last 24 hours, the stock of New York Community Bank (NYCB) has declined as a result of Moody’s downgrading the bank’s credit rating to junk status. After Signature Bank failed less than a year ago, NYCB acquired its assets and placed them under a new regulatory framework. NYCB …
Read More »AUD/USD trades sideways ahead of China’s PPI and CPI data
The AUD/USD pair is moving sideways near 0.6520 in the early Asian session, with Fed officials’ comments not significantly impacting the market. Future market traders expect the first rate cuts for the Reserve Bank of Australia to occur in September, rather than August. The pair consolidates above the 0.6500 psychological …
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