The Euro Zone is experiencing economic setbacks, with the EUR/USD pair piercing the 1.0700 level and maintaining a bearish trend. The dollar is gaining strength, with EUR/USD trading below the 1.0700 threshold for the first time since early June. Financial markets are cautious due to solid US macroeconomic figures and …
Read More »EUR/GBP retreats following Eurozone’s PPI, PMIs figures
This week, the EUR/GBP pair has lost around 0.42%, dropping to 0.8535. As of this writing, it is trading at 0.8531 after the Eurozone’s PPI figure for July above expectations while the August Services PMI came in below expectations.The same month’s British PMI numbers were better than anticipated, although they …
Read More »Eurozone inflation was unexpectedly stable in August
Inflation stabilized in the eurozone this month, but price growth slowed as expected, painting a conflicting picture that complicates the scene for the European Central Bank, which is assessing the foundations for stopping raising interest rates in light of a noticeable slowdown in growth. Data from the European Union Statistics …
Read More »Lagarde: Critical inflation expectations remain anchored at 2%
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said on Friday that crucial inflation expectations are still anchored at 2%. She emphasized the significance of these anticipations and expressed certainty that the inflation figures will change by the year end.Following statements by Lagarde of the ECB and Powell of the …
Read More »What can surplus jump tell about Eurozone’s economy?
In June 2023, the Eurozone’s current account surplus reached €36 billion, a significant increase from €8 billion. This increase was attributed to surpluses in goods, services, and primary income, with a slight deficit in secondary income.However, the 12-month overview showed a minor deficit of €9 billion, compared to a significant …
Read More »Market Drivers- US Session, August 18
The Yen and the Swiss Franc were among the top performers due to risk aversion and the retreat in government bond yields. The Japanese Yen finished marginally higher above 145.00, while the Swiss Franc gained for the fifth consecutive week. The Pound was the biggest gainer, supported by UK economic …
Read More »EUR/USD slides further on risk aversion, stronger dollar
Equities are down and bond rates are up as investors remain cautious due to expectations of additional monetary tightening by central banks. The July Fed minutes show a unanimous vote in favour of raising rates, but growing reluctance among board members regarding possible over-tightening.Initial Jobless Claims came in at 239K, …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, August 17
With surging Treasury yields and risk aversion, the US dollar keeps getting stronger. Nearing 103.50, the DXY index climbed to its highest point since June and extended its winning streak to five days. The momentum of the dollar is still strong notwithstanding this rebound.According to the FOMC minutes, several members …
Read More »EUR/GBP declines ahead of key British economic data
The EUR/GBP pair has declined for a second consecutive day, falling towards 0.8605. The Eurozone’s preliminary Q2 GDP report is set to be released on Wednesday, and no relevant data releases will feature on Monday’s economic calendar. The Office for National Statistics will release key labour market data on Tuesday, …
Read More »The British economy grows more than expected in Q2
Britain unexpectedly posted some growth in the second quarter, supported by a strong performance in June, official data revealed on Friday, but it remains the only one of the world’s largest economies not to return to pre-COVID-19 levels. The economy expanded by 0.2 percent in the second quarter, compared with …
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