Japan’s Nikkei index rose for the ninth consecutive session on Friday, in the longest streak of consecutive gains since September 2019 as investors bought back cheap stocks even after the recent rally pushed traders to book profits. The Nikkei index changed direction, rising 0.14 percent to 28,149.84 points, bringing the …
Read More »Official: ECB Won’t surrender to inflation
The first ECB’s interest rate hike may come this year according to Estonian central bank chief Madis Müller. The ECB will stop its bond purchases earlier than expected. Russia’s attack on Ukraine will diminish growth prospects but not the European Central Bank’s efforts to fight inflation.The comments from Governing Council …
Read More »US Durable Goods Orders Slump Below Expectations
With orders for transportation equipment pulling back sharply, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing new orders for US manufactured durable goods tumbled by much more than expected in the month of February.The Commerce Department said durable goods orders slumped by 2.2 percent in February after jumping by …
Read More »Significance Of Lowest Jobless Claims Since 1969 For US Economy
US jobless claims set a more than 50-year low last week as the red-hot labour market shows few signs of cooling in the near-term. The Labour Department released its latest weekly jobless claims report Thursday. Jobless claims fell by 28,000. Initial jobless claims, week ended March 19: 187,000 versus. 210,000 …
Read More »Russian FM: Terrible results from NATO’s pumping Ukraine with weapons
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that NATO is reaping terrible results from the decision to pump Ukraine with weapons, Reuters reported citing RIA news agency.“NATO summit decision to keep providing support to Ukraine confirms alliance wants the conflict to continue,” the ministry added.These comments do not seem to be …
Read More »Biden: Russia should be removed from G20
US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he thinks Russia should be removed from G20, as reported by Reuters.Key Quotes:“Asked that Ukraine be able to attend G20 meetings.”“Ukraine’s judgment to make whether it cedes territory to Russia.”“Talked about how major wheat producers US, Canada could increase and disseminate more …
Read More »Discussions On Interest Rate Hikes Continue In Washington
Is US Economy Entering A New Normal? Policymakers are wrestling with the reality that the pandemic may mark a turning point in the nation’s economic plot. The pandemic, and now the war in Ukraine, have altered how America’s economy functions. While economists have spent months waiting for conditions to return …
Read More »Nikkei closes at 9-week high as oil tumbles
Japan’s Nikkei index changed direction to rise in the last hour of Thursday’s trading session after falling oil prices allayed inflation fears in a country that relies on imports for its energy needs. US crude gave up its previous gains, falling more than one percent, while investors assessed the chances …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 23 March
The dollar featured mixed performance on Wednesday, as investors struggled to make something out of mostly worrisome headlines. Higher crude oil prices amid escalating tensions between Russia and western nations dented the market’s mood.Economic DataThe flash estimate of March Eurozone Consumer Confidence dropped to two year low at -18.7 in …
Read More »America and Britain agree to remove duties on products including steel and aluminum
On Tuesday, March 23rd, the United States ended a long-running dispute with Britain over US steel and aluminum tariffs. America said that the two allies will work closely to confront the excess capacity in the market from economies that do not work with their mechanisms, such as China. US Commerce …
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