Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to easily find his way to news headlines next week’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The event, hosted by the Kansas City Fed, brings together global central bankers and provides a platform for assessing economic trends and monetary policy.Economic Assessment: Powell’s …
Read More »Dollar Hovers Near Two-Week High Against Yen Amid Strong U.S. Economic Data
The U.S. dollar remained close to a two-week high against the Japanese yen on Friday, following its most significant one-day gain against major currencies in four weeks. The rally was driven by robust U.S. economic data, which largely dispelled recession fears. The greenback also received a boost from a surge …
Read More »US inflation hits lowest level in three years
US inflation has hit its lowest level in three years on an annual basis in July, setting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon to take pressure off the economy. This reading was the clearest indication yet that inflation is heading back to normal levels from 40-year highs without …
Read More »US Dollar Declines Following Soft CPI Reading
The US Dollar has seen a slight decline due to lower US inflation, which has dampened its appeal. The softer but in-line CPI figures have given markets reason to feed on a dovish narrative, and markets still anticipate the first rate cut in September. The market’s expectations for the impending …
Read More »UK Inflation Rises in July but Falls Short of Expectations
British consumer price inflation saw its first increase of the year in July, according to official figures released on Wednesday. However, the rise was more modest than anticipated, as the prices for services—a key focus for the Bank of England (BoE)—increased at a slower pace. The annual consumer price inflation …
Read More »July’s Wholesale inflation measures rises less than expected
Wholesale inflation measures rises 0.1% in July, indicating that the Federal Reserve may start lowering interest rates. The producer price index (PPI), which measures selling prices producers receive for goods and services, increased 0.1% on the month, less than the 0.2% forecast. The core PPI was flat, with a rise …
Read More »Sterling steadies in calm start to UK/US Inflation
The Pound Sterling moves higher against the US Dollar on improved market sentiment. BoE’s Mann warns about upside risks to price pressures.In September, the Fed is anticipated to lower interest rates by 25 basis points. During Monday’s North American session, the Pound Sterling (GBP) advances versus its major rivals, with …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Markets Hold Steady, Eyes Turn to Upcoming Inflation Data
For investors who anticipated a smooth 2024, last week painted a different picture of the market. The week started with a sharp drop in the Dow Jones on Monday, sparking a wave of negative headlines predicting further losses. The following days were marked by wild swings, including some sharp gains. …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Markets in Freefall Post-NFP Data
A shocking jobs report sent shockwaves across financial assets on Friday, triggering concerns about an undesired looming recession and prompting a steep decline in both traditional and crypto assets. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported a worrisome increase in unemployment, along with a three-year high for temporary layoffs and …
Read More »What is expected to NFP and other US jobs data? July 2024
The most important US employment data of the month is expected to be released on Friday amid expectations of a significant decline in job growth in the United States, with a stable unemployment rate and a decline in wage growth. On the first Friday of each month, US employment data …
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