Producer prices in the U.S. increased at a more moderate pace in December, suggesting a potential easing of inflationary pressures that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions in 2024. Key Highlights PPI Growth: The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.2% month-on-month, below November’s 0.4% increase …
Read More »New York Fed Survey Reveals Mixed Inflation Outlook Amidst Growing Debt Concerns
The New York Federal Reserve’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations revealed a mixed picture of consumer inflation expectations in December, with concerns about household debt rising.Key Findings: Mixed Inflation Expectations:One-year ahead inflation expectations remained steady at 3%. Three-year ahead inflation expectations ticked up to 3% from 2.6% in November. Five-year …
Read More »Weekly Recap: US Jobs data slams Wallstreet shares amid earnings anticipation
Last week was eventful, marked by a series of significant developments. These included policy directions anticipated from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, future paths for central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve, and the impact of key US economic releases. The Eurozone has seen significant developments, particularly CPI front. Several European leaders …
Read More »Global Forex Update: Dollar Steadies Amid Fed Optimism, Euro and Yuan Under Pressure
The U.S. dollar held firm on Thursday, bolstered by hawkish Federal Reserve minutes and strong economic data that fueled expectations of a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025. Global currencies, however, faced mixed fortunes due to varying economic and policy dynamics. Key Highlights Dollar Holds Ground Amid Strong Yields …
Read More »Germany’s Exports and Industrial Production Beat Expectations, but Economic Challenges Persist
Germany, the eurozone’s largest economy, delivered better-than-expected export and industrial production data for November. However, underlying indicators suggest that the outlook remains subdued. Key Data Highlights Exports: German exports rose by 2.1% in November, slightly exceeding the forecasted 2.0% increase. Trade with non-EU countries was the primary driver, with exports …
Read More »Dollar Strengthens Amid Robust U.S. Data, Weighing on Global Currencies
The U.S. dollar advanced for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, buoyed by strong economic data that pushed bond yields higher and diminished expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025. U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in November, while December’s services sector activity showed notable acceleration. Additionally, a surge in …
Read More »German Inflation Rises Beyond Expectations in December Amid Higher Food Prices
Germany’s annual inflation accelerated more than forecast in December, driven by surging food prices and a smaller decline in energy costs compared to recent months. Preliminary data from the federal statistics office revealed that the annual consumer price inflation rate climbed to 2.8%, surpassing the 2.6% predicted by analysts polled …
Read More »Dollar Dips But Stays Near Two-Year High Amid Growth Concerns and Global Woes
The U.S. dollar remained close to a two-year high on Friday, despite a slight dip, driven by investor expectations that the growth gap between the U.S. and other economies will continue to widen. Meanwhile, Chinese blue chips experienced their largest weekly decline since 2022, adding to global economic concerns. Dollar …
Read More »US Dollar Slightly Lower but Set for Strong Annual Gains in 2024
The US Dollar edged lower in early trading on Tuesday, reflecting thin year-end market activity. However, the greenback remains on track for significant gains in 2024, driven by the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts and expectations tied to the incoming Donald Trump administration. Dollar Index: Down 0.1% …
Read More »US Dollar Retreats Slightly but Holds Near Highs as Year-End Approaches
The US dollar edged down on Monday, with the Dollar Index slipping 0.1% to 107.690 as of 09:55 GMT. Despite this minor dip, the dollar remains on track for a monthly gain of over 2%, bringing its year-to-date rise to nearly 7%. Key Drivers Behind the Dollar’s Performance: Rising Treasury …
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