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On Monday, European stocks faced a downturn, with French equities particularly impacted following the government’s downward revision of its annual economic growth forecast. Meanwhile, individual company performances showcased a mix of outcomes, with Forvia’s optimistic forecasts contrasting Juventus’ widened net losses. STOXX 600 Index Edges Lower The European STOXX 600 …

On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei average edged lower but maintained proximity to record highs, influenced by declines in chip-related stocks following losses in their US counterparts on Friday. The Nikkei index slipped by 0.04 percent, concluding the day at 38,470.38 points, after reaching 38,865.06 points on Friday. Notably, it remained a …

In the wake of last week’s economic data revealing ongoing challenges in US inflation, the dollar steadied on Monday, reflecting cautious sentiment regarding the Federal Reserve’s potential monetary easing strategies. Despite market uncertainties, the yen remained weak, hovering in proximity to the significant threshold of 150 against the dollar. US …

On Monday, gold prices rallied, edging closer to the highest levels seen in a week, buoyed by a slight retreat in the US dollar and escalating tensions in the Middle East, fostering demand for safe-haven assets. As of 0335 GMT, spot gold surged by 0.4 percent to $2,021.09 per ounce, …

In the pulse of the financial world, the spotlight of the past week fell squarely on key US economic indicators, particularly inflation data, igniting a flurry of activity and recalibration across markets. Inflation Insights Headline US inflation for January came in at 3.1%, a modest improvement that fell slightly short …

The USD/JPY pair has risen to 150.16, driven by US inflation figures and a positive consumer outlook. Federal Reserve officials Bostic and Daly have expressed caution about rate cuts and urged patience before the Fed begins its easing cycle. The Producer Price Index report shows inflation in the US is …

Gold touched $2015 per ounce earlier on Friday, supported by the softer US dollar and rising US Treasury yields in the face of ongoing inflationary signals. The price of an ounce of the precious metal is $2012.51 at the time of writing.US PPI and Core PPI beat estimates, suggesting persistent …

Bank of England Chief Economist and Monetary Policy Committee member Huw Pill gave talking points while participating in a panel discussion at the Annual National Association for Business Economics Economic Policy Conference, in Washington DC late Friday. Key Quotes UK labour market remains tight, driven by both weak supply and …

Amid evident US data volatility, the GBP/USD pair is rising on the strength of strong UK retail sales data that is above expectations. The US PPI increased more than predicted, pointing to continuous inflation; the UK’s sales boom indicates consumer optimism.A cautious stance on inflation by the Fed weakens the …

US Stocks are little changed on Friday after another hot inflation report stoked fears that Federal Reserve rate cuts may not arrive until later than anticipated this year. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average teetered around the flatline, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.2%. The producer price index …