The US dollar continued its downward trajectory on Tuesday, succumbing to pressure from rising risk appetite and mounting expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The greenback closed lower against a basket of major currencies, including the euro and the pound, as investors flocked to riskier assets. The Federal …
Read More »US bond yields continue to rise
US Treasury yields have continued to climb since the open, driven by market optimism following a series of positive economic data releases. Additionally, markets are eagerly awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, later this week. The yield on the …
Read More »USDJPY is decoupling from US Treasury yields
USDJPY has broken its traditional inverse correlation with US Treasury yields, driven by a decline in the US dollar following the Federal Reserve’s meeting and Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium. Powell’s comments hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September, a prospect further reinforced by …
Read More »Euro weathered the storm of negative data
Euro has shown resilience despite weaker-than-expected German economic data released on Tuesday. This data highlighted a deterioration in consumer confidence within the Eurozone. The German GfK consumer confidence index fell to -22.0 in September, compared to -18.6 in August, reflecting growing pessimism among European consumers about the economic outlook. Additionally, …
Read More »German Economy Contracts by 0.1% in Q2 2024, Reversing Prior Growth
The German economy experienced a slight contraction of 0.1% in the second quarter of 2024, reversing the modest growth seen in the first quarter, according to official data released by the Federal Statistical Office on Tuesday. Economic Performance Overview The quarter-on-quarter shrinkage follows a 0.2% expansion in Germany’s Gross Domestic …
Read More »European Shares Hold Steady Ahead of Key Economic Data
European stocks remained subdued on Monday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index trading flat at 518.22 by 0708 GMT. The market is cautiously awaiting a series of significant economic reports throughout the week, which could influence investor sentiment and market movements. Market Overview:The STOXX 600 index remained steady after touching …
Read More »European Shares Hold Steady as Investors Await Powell’s Speech
European shares were largely flat on Friday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a crucial speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, scheduled for later in the day. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% to 516.28 points by 0709 GMT, maintaining gains after hitting its highest …
Read More »German Business Activity Contracts Sharply in August, Deepening Economic Concerns
Germany’s business activity continued to shrink in August, marking the second consecutive month of contraction and signaling deepening challenges for the eurozone’s largest economy. A preliminary survey released on Thursday revealed that the downturn was more severe than economists had anticipated. PMI Index Highlights Economic Struggles The HCOB German flash …
Read More »European Shares Steady Ahead of Key Data, Energy Stocks Lead Declines
European shares were mostly flat on Tuesday as investors held back from making significant bets ahead of crucial euro zone data. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained stable at 514.87 points as of 0710 GMT, after reaching a three-week high in the previous session. Sector Highlights: Energy Stocks Fall: The …
Read More »European Shares Flat as Investors Await Key Economic Data and Powell’s Speech
European shares opened flat on Monday, stabilizing after their best weekly performance in three months, as investors geared up for a data-heavy week. The primary focus is on U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, which could provide insights into potential interest rate cuts. …
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