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The Eurozone will shortly release its inflation data. This information holds significant importance as it directly influences price movements in financial markets. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of the Euro (the unified European currency) and impacts price actions in European stocks during the upcoming session.According …

On Monday, market dynamics suggest a potential rally in the USD/JPY pair. Throughout May, the US dollar exhibited weakness, while risk sentiment strengthened due to expectations of monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve. Despite this trend, markets are seeking a new catalyst, aside from economic data, to drive significant …

In April, the persistent downturn in euro zone manufacturing activity intensified due to weakening demand, despite factories slashing prices. This compelled businesses to further trim their workforce, according to a survey released on Thursday. The final euro zone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) by HCOB, compiled by S&P Global, dropped …

The EUR/USD is struggling to maintain gains above 1.0700 amid uncertainty ahead of key economic events, including the release of Eurozone’s CPI, Q1 GDP, and the Fed’s policy outlook. The European Central Bank is expected to start reducing key borrowing rates in June, with the release of preliminary data on …

The Eurozone’s recovery from the recent downturn is largely due to the growth of the service sector, which has seen job creation accelerate. However, the region faces challenges in meeting the European Central Bank’s 2% target due to persistently high service prices driven by wages. The EU’s decision to stop …

The risk-linked financial assets received much-needed oxygen from diminishing geopolitical fears at the start of a week that will be dominated by impending US inflation numbers and corporate earnings reports. The US dollar posted modest gains during a rather unremarkable start to the week, helping to keep the USD Index …

In February, the Eurozone’s current account surplus dipped to €29.5 billion, down from €39.4 billion previously. While goods and services showed surpluses, secondary and primary income recorded deficits. Germany, a key player, hinted at economic growth in Q1, thanks to unexpected boosts from industry and construction. However, concerns linger over …

In February, the eurozone witnessed a notable surge in its trade surplus compared to the previous year, largely due to a significant decline in imports, particularly in energy and raw materials, according to data from the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat released on Tuesday. Eurostat reported that the unadjusted external …

US Inflation Surges: CPI Hits 3.5% in March In the latest update from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), inflation in the US, as gauged by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), demonstrated a notable uptick. March saw a year-on-year increase to 3.5%, up from February’s 3.2%, surpassing market forecasts …

Despite rising US inflation, the ECB maintains its independent dovish stance. ECB officials are reiterating their resolve to lower interest rates in June while downplaying worries about US inflation. This is the case even though the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank may have different monetary policies, as …