Official data showed on Tuesday that the Turkish economy grew by 5.6 percent in 2022, exceeding expectations, while growth slowed to 3.5 percent in the fourth quarter, with the continued impact of falling demand. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute showed that the gross domestic product for the fourth quarter …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 26/02/2023
The US dollar began the new trading week extending positive performance although demand for the US currency diminished ahead of the US session’s opening, following a mixed United States Durable Goods Orders report. Later on the day, the dollar Index fell 0.52% to 104.725, reversing gains from last Friday driven …
Read More »Washington to ease limits on US investments in China
According to expectations, US President Joe Biden will consider the suspension of extensive limits on US investment in China that have been proposed by some hawks in his administration and Congress. According to Politico, White House negotiations have been taking place as US President Biden scales back plans for an …
Read More »AUD/USD climbs to 0.6730s on mixed US data
On the first day of the new trading week, the AUD/USD capped its downfall on risk-on sentiment and mixed US data. The AUD/USD pair is trimming some of its earlier losses though it remains below the 0.6800 figure after posting a daily high of 0.6743 as the week begins. Gloomy …
Read More »UK, EU leaders praise ‘extraordinary’ deal on NI Protocol
In a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that they have amended the original Northern Ireland Protocol deal and agreed a new “Windsor framework.” The GBP/USD edged slightly lower from daily highs with the initial reaction to this …
Read More »Canadian GDP Preview: Forecasts from six major banks, economy cooling
Canada will release the Q4 Gross Domestic Product data on Tuesday, February 28 at 13:30 GMT as the release time is looming, forecasts from economists and researchers of six major banks regarding the upcoming growth data. Canadian growth is expected at 1.5% seasonally adjusted at an annualized rate (SAAR) in …
Read More »U.S. pending home sales post largest gain in 2-1/2 years in January
Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes rose by the most in more than 2-1/2 years in January, but a resurgence in mortgage rates could delay a much-awaited housing market turnaround. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said on Monday its Pending Home Sales Index, based on signed contracts, jumped …
Read More »U.S. core capital goods orders accelerate in January
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased more than expected in January while shipments of those so-called core goods rebounded, suggesting that business spending on equipment picked up at the start of the first quarter. Orders for non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft, a closely watched proxy for business spending …
Read More »UK, EU leaders to meet on Monday to finalise N. Ireland deal
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a new deal on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland on Monday, gambling that the reward of better ties with the European Union is worth the discord it might cause within his own party. In power for only four months, Sunak …
Read More »European shares opened higher, supported by a jump in the retail sector
European stocks opened higher on Monday, supported by a jump in retail stocks after posting their worst weekly performance this year due to fears that interest rate hikes will continue for a longer period in the United States and the eurozone. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.8% by …
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