Last week marked pivotal to financial markets because of the US presidential election results and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. This confluence of events has the potential to significantly shape the trajectory of global asset prices and market trends for years to come. Given the far-reaching political and economic …
Read More »Germany’s Services Sector Sees Modest Growth in October, But Demand Weakness Persists
Germany’s services sector experienced a slight improvement in October, with the HCOB Germany Services PMI rising to 51.6 from 50.6 in September, marking its first growth acceleration in five months. Although this three-month high signals expansion, underlying demand remains fragile, as shown by a drop in new business for the …
Read More »Where US Economy Stands Prior To Election Results
As voters prepare to choose the next president, the U.S. economy is, by most measures, stronger than it has been in recent election cycles, though some exceptions help explain voter discontent.The Bigger Picture Politics and voting behavior are more complex than any data series from a government website, and the …
Read More »RBA Holds Rates Steady, Signals Prolonged Tight Monetary Policy Amid Persistent Inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.35% on Tuesday, reaffirming its commitment to restrictive monetary policy to address inflation concerns. The RBA emphasized that its top priority remains guiding inflation back within its 2-3% target range, though it refrained from committing to specific future …
Read More »Germany’s Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Stabilization Amid Continued Contraction
The decline in Germany’s manufacturing sector moderated in October, with the HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI edging up to 43.0 from September’s 40.6, marking a three-month high. However, this index, compiled by S&P Global, remains well below the neutral 50-point level, signaling ongoing contraction. Key Points from October PMI Data Output …
Read More »Microsoft Forecasts AI Spending Surge Amid Slower Azure Growth
Microsoft has announced expectations for increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) in the current quarter but cautioned that growth in its Azure cloud business may slow down due to capacity constraints at its data centers. Shares of the Redmond, Washington-based company fell 3.6% in after-market trading, reversing earlier gains despite …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Holds Strong Ahead of Key Economic Data; Japanese Yen Faces Pressure Amid Political Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar held steady at high levels on Tuesday, bolstered by recent U.S. economic data that suggests resilience in the economy and anticipation of a slower pace of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen remained near a three-month low due to post-election political uncertainty. As …
Read More »Bank of Canada Poised for Significant Rate Cut Amid Economic Concerns
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to deliver a major policy shift on Wednesday by cutting its key interest rate by 50 basis points, in response to mounting concerns about inflation, sluggish economic growth, and softening labor markets. Economists widely anticipate this will mark the central bank’s first outsized …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Interest Rate Uncertainty and Election Risks
The U.S. dollar reached new highs on Wednesday as investor demand for safe-haven assets grew in response to ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. interest rates and the upcoming presidential election. At 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose by …
Read More »EUR/USD could resume declining as ECB considers further cut rates
The EUR/USD exchange rate is likely to continue falling as the European Central Bank is expected to lower interest rates again. The value of the EUR/USD pair is currently at 1.0800, but its future direction is uncertain due to expectations that the ECB will adopt a more lenient monetary policy. …
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