Federal Reserve official said on Tuesday the central bank’s top goal is to reduce soaring inflation, and she expressed confidence the central bank can moderate price pressures without triggering an economic downturn.“Inflation is too high,” said Fed governor Lael Brainard, who is awaiting Senate confirmation to serve as the Fed’s …
Read More »BoC Ponders rate hike, QT beginning in May
The Bank of Canada is expected to announce its first oversized interest-rate hike in more than two decades after hawkish comments from the country’s top monetary policymakers and central bankers and growing signals that the economy is overheating. On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on monetary …
Read More »Wells Fargo: Inflation likely peak in March, to remain above 6% in Q4
The annual rate of inflation climbed to 8.5% in March, the highest level since 1981. Analysts at Wells Fargo point out that despite wide-ranging price increases again in March, they believe this likely marks the peak in post-COVID inflation. They expect demand for goods to waver as spending pivots back …
Read More »US Prices climb Amid Growing Slowdown Fears
Inflation has proven to be one of the most blistering features of the covid economy, testing the White House and Federal Reserve. Gasoline prices hover around $4.00 a gallon for the least expensive grade at several gas stations in the nation’s capital on April 11, 2022 in Washington, DC. Prices …
Read More »Gold spikes above $1,970 post-US CPI
Gold surges above March 24 high at $1966, and it aims to get back to the $2000 mark after US consumer inflation rose to levels last seen in 1981, amidst a mixed sentiment, courtesy of high global inflation, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and China’s Covid-19 lockdowns. Gold is trading at $1967.93 …
Read More »USD/CAD Reacts To China’s demand for oil
The USD/CAD pair is trading near the highs of the day towards the North American close. US oil continues to bleed out and correct the Ukraine crisis rally. Eyes will be on the US CPI data and the Bank of Canada this week. At 1.2635, USD/CAD is higher by 0.51% …
Read More »Could Biden admin, Fed policies lead to ‘troubled’ US economy?
The United States economy is facing several threats, including the war in Ukraine, high prices, painful grocery bills, spiking gasoline prices, troubled supply chains, laggard recovery from the pandemic, and rising interest rates that some economists look upon as a cause of slowdown and a hindrance of growth.Biden’s White House …
Read More »Fed’s Evans: High prices will persist for longer than I thought, but won’t be permanent
Chicago Fed President and FOMC member Charles Evans on Monday said that high prices in the US will persist for longer than he originally though, though will not be permanent, reported Reuters. The Fed has to reposition itself in its response, he said, noting that supply chain pressures are more …
Read More »USD/CAD Holding Intraday Gains
A combination of supporting factors assisted USD/CAD to regain positive traction on Monday. Sliding crude oil prices undermined the loonie and extended support amid modest USD strength. The technical set-up favours bullish traders and supports prospects for additional near-term gains.The USD/CAD pair held on to its strong intraday gains through …
Read More »Turkey to raise level of forex revenues exporters must sell to CBRT to 50%
Turkey is reportedly considering raising the level of forex revenues that exporters must sell to the CBRT to as high as 50% from the current level of 25%, reported Reuters citing sources.Turkey’s current account balance registered a $5.15 billion deficit in February, widening $2.71 billion year-over-year, according to official data …
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