Market Update

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in March as the cost of gasoline declined, and there were signs that underlying producer inflation was subsiding. The producer price index for final demand dropped 0.5% last month, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Data for February was revised to show the PPI unchanged …

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, a further sign that labor market conditions were loosening up as higher borrowing costs dampen demand in the economy. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 239,000 for the …

European stocks rose on Thursday, boosted by gains in luxury stocks after a report showed fashion firm LVMH posted strong first-quarter sales and on hopes the Federal Reserve will halt its tightening cycle after lower-than-expected inflation data. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.3% by 0710 GMT. The Stoxx …

The Japanese Nikkei index rose for the fifth consecutive session amid optimism about the recovery of the local retail sector, while financial stocks were affected by recession fears in the United States. The Nikkei index closed 0.26 percent higher, reversing early losses and posting its longest winning streak in more …

Stock losses accelerated Wednesday afternoon when the minutes of the Mar 21-22 FOMC meeting showed policymakers projected a “mild recession” starting later in 2023. The minutes of the FOMC meeting on March 21–22 revealed that policymakers reduced their forecasts for rate increases this year, noting that “many participants had lowered …

Despite an easing of US inflation, the oil price managed to recover. The US Dollar has been negatively impacted by a slowdown in US inflation. Last week, investors were mildly reported to have built up in oil inventories. After reaching a new four-month high of $83.48 on Wednesday, WTI and …

The USD/CHF pair fell as a result of conflicting US economic news headlines that made the US Dollar weaker. The pair is trading at 0.8959 at the time of writing. As support levels threaten to fall below 0.8950, bears are waiting in the shadows. Bulls are still optimistic since resistance …

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey earlier said in a speech on Wednesday before the Institute of International Finance in Washington where he is attending International Monetary Fund meetings that he did not believe ´´we face a systemic banking crisis.”The Pound rose towards $1.25 vs. the US dollar, moving closer …

The Dow Jones Industrials Index, the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ), and the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) all recorded losses on Wednesday. The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) lost -0.41%.The Nasdaq 100 posted a 2-week low on Wednesday, as stock indices gave up early gains before settling marginally down. …

The G7 Communique has reaffirmed the financial system’s resilience and reiterated the commitment to preserving financial and economic stability.Additionally, the statement notes that central banks are still steadfastly dedicated to achieving price stability.The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which climbed in March at a slower-than-expected rate and a minute from the …