On Friday, Japan’s Nikkei index closed lower, reversing the gains it had accumulated earlier in the week. The index lost 1.34%, closing at 35,751.07 points, marking a 0.59% decline for the week and breaking a two-week streak of gains. At the start of the day, the index had shown a …
Read More »Lagarde looks optimistic about ‘disinflation process’
The European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, has warned that rapid wage growth is slowing in the eurozone, with interest rates holding at 4%. According to Lagarde, disinflation process is at work, and the pick-up in inflation in December was weaker than expected. Lagarde also noted that price pressures would …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei declines amid profit-taking selling
Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a decline as profit-taking persisted from the previous session, with traders interpreting the Bank of Japan’s recent meeting as an indication of a continued monetary easing policy. The Nikkei index dropped by 0.8% to 36,226 points, extending the decline from its recent peak of 36,984 points, …
Read More »Yen fell as the Bank of Japan maintained an easy monetary policy
The yen experienced a decline on Tuesday following the Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy at the conclusion of its two-day meeting, aligning with market expectations. The Japanese currency initially dropped by approximately 0.3 percent, reacting to the central bank’s decision to keep the short-term interest …
Read More »Euro surges on positive market sentiment
Despite the ECB blackout, the Euro saw some minor gains. The final trading day saw a recovery in market sentiment as most markets were concentrating on news from the World Economic Forum in Davos. ECB President Christine Lagarde has made great efforts to avoid discussing monetary policy during her scheduled …
Read More »IMF: US economy has seen 75% of Fed hikes’ impact
According to the International Monetary Fund, the US economy has already experienced about 75% of the effects of tighter monetary policy, with the rest expected to pass through this year. The Eurozone has more transmission to come due to interest rate hikes starting later. The US economy maintained stronger growth …
Read More »Japan’s NYK announces the temporary suspension of the passage of its ships through the Red Sea
Japan’s largest shipping company, Nippon Yusen (NYK Line), has announced the suspension of all its ships’ passage through the Red Sea. The decision comes in the wake of advice from the joint naval force “Guardian of Prosperity” to avoid the region following the recent US and British strikes against Houthi …
Read More »European stocks decline as global Davos kicks off
On Monday, European equities generally lost ground, with the STOXX600 falling by 0.5 percent. In November, the Eurozone’s Industrial Production declined once more. The ECB’s aspirations for rate change continue to be met with a stiff wall from policymakers.To start the new trading week, global market indexes dropped and European …
Read More »Japanese Nikkei Surpasses 36,000 Points for the First Time in 34 Years
On Monday, the Japanese Nikkei index reached a milestone by surpassing the 36,000-point mark for the first time in 34 years. This surge was driven by an increase in the shares of shipping companies and financial institutions, coupled with a decline in US Treasury bond yields and the stabilization of …
Read More »Nikkei Index Hits 34-Year High, Notching Best Week Since March 2022
Japan’s Nikkei index surged to its highest level in 34 years on Friday, marking its most impressive week since March 2022. The rally was bolstered by diminishing expectations that the Bank of Japan would imminently shift away from its monetary easing policy and a resurgence of foreign investor interest. Closing …
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