The U.S. dollar extended its winning streak against the Japanese yen on Friday, buoyed by robust business activity data that overshadowed signs of softer inflation. The USD/JPY pair climbed for the sixth consecutive session, trading near 152.80 as investors favored the greenback amid growing optimism about the strength of the …
Read More »US CPI Inflation Slows to 3% in September, Below Forecasts
US consumer inflation rose less than expected in September, offering fresh evidence that price pressures are continuing to ease and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will move ahead with another interest rate cut next week. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.3% monthly and at an annual rate of …
Read More »Gold’s Record Rally Pauses: Profit-Taking Drags Bullion Down Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, marking what is expected to be their first weekly decline in 10 weeks, as investors engaged in profit-taking following the metal’s recent surge to all-time highs. The pullback comes as the market awaits the delayed release of crucial U.S. inflation data …
Read More »Japanese Yen Weakens as Traders Eye US Inflation and Japan’s Fiscal Moves
The Japanese yen has come under pressure against the U.S. dollar, extending its slide to reach levels not seen in over a week. Investors are closely watching Japan’s economic policy under the new administration, alongside upcoming U.S. inflation data, as both factors weigh heavily on currency markets. Recent data from …
Read More »U.S. Launches Investigation Into China’s Trade Deal Compliance Ahead of Summit
The United States is preparing to launch a formal investigation into China’s adherence to the trade agreement signed in 2020, raising tensions between the world’s two largest economies just days before a high-profile meeting between their leaders. The move could open the door to new tariffs on Chinese imports, although …
Read More »Looming CPI: A Brief Glimpse into Inflation Amid the Government Shutdown
After weeks of silence on key economic data, Americans will get a rare peek into the state of inflation this Friday, as the federal government releases the September Consumer Price Index (CPI). The government shutdown has created an unusual blackout of critical economic reports, leaving policymakers, businesses, and households navigating …
Read More »USD/CAD Holds Steady Amid Dollar Strength and Mixed Canadian Data
The USD/CAD currency pair stabilized near the 1.4000 mark on Thursday, as a firm US Dollar offset upward pressure from rising oil prices. Traders are carefully weighing mixed economic data from Canada alongside developments in global oil markets while anticipating the release of key US inflation figures later this week.In …
Read More »Shutdown Impasse Extended: Federal Operations Remain Stalled
The U.S. government shutdown is set to continue into next week as Congress remains deadlocked over a funding agreement. Lawmakers left Washington for the weekend without reaching a deal, prolonging disruptions to federal services and leaving millions of workers uncertain about their next paycheck.Efforts to provide partial relief have faltered. …
Read More »Canadian Retail Sales Rebound in August, Driven by Auto Sector and Discretionary Spending
Canadian retail sales saw a notable 1.0% increase in August, rising to $70.4 billion, according to data released Friday by Statistics Canada. This performance marked a decisive turnaround following a contraction in July, with the growth observed across six of nine subsectors. Significantly, the gain was matched by a 1.0% …
Read More »Gold Rebounds as Renewed U.S.–China Tensions and Sanctions on Russia Lift Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices rebounded on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak as renewed U.S.–China trade tensions and fresh Western sanctions on Russia revived safe-haven appetite ahead of key U.S. inflation data later this week. By 06:15 GMT, spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,137.40 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures climbed 2% …
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