US President Joe Biden plotted inflation-fighting strategy, on Tuesday, during his meeting with the Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Biden reportedly focused on relentlessly surging prices, with the destiny of the US economy and his own political prospects increasingly dependent on the actions of the government’s central bank.Tuesday’s meeting was the …
Read More »Why do some economists see US stagflation inevitable?
The first quarter of 2022 recorded US GDP growth rate of minus 1.5%, although nearly 1.7 million jobs have been created. For the second quarter, job growth is expected slow down, but most economists are forecasting growth to be in the 2% to 3% range. If economists are wrong and …
Read More »Gold rises as the dollar’s rise stops
Gold rose on Tuesday as the dollar stabilized, prompting some investors to buy the precious metal ahead of the release of US inflation data that may influence the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. And gold rose in spot transactions 0.3 percent to $ 1859.05 an ounce (an ounce) by …
Read More »Gold bounces nearer $1,850 as investors await US inflation
The Gold Price Index has witnessed a minor bounce after slipping near the previous week’s low at $1,850.47. A minor receptive buying has been observed but value buying can drive the precious metal higher. The bright metal has displayed a sheer downside on Monday amid broader strength in the US …
Read More »Disappointing jobs data won’t change BoC hikes
Data released on Friday showed the Canadian economy created 15.3K jobs in April below the 55K of market consensus. Analysts at CIBC, point out that investors judged that the slight disappointment of the jobs data won’t change the expected course of Bank of Canada interest rate hikes.After sprinting ahead in …
Read More »AUD/USD Loses Bid As US dollar Bounces Back
The AUD/USD bulls back off as the US dollar firms up again. The Australian jobs will be a key event for this week, as will the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.At 0.7458, AUD/USD remains in bullish territory, higher by some 0.6% but is losing steam as the greenback recovers in …
Read More »Brainard: Lowering Inflation, Fed’s Key Mission
Federal Reserve official said on Tuesday the central bank’s top goal is to reduce soaring inflation, and she expressed confidence the central bank can moderate price pressures without triggering an economic downturn.“Inflation is too high,” said Fed governor Lael Brainard, who is awaiting Senate confirmation to serve as the Fed’s …
Read More »Ukrainian Negotiator: Russia, Ukraine To Resume Peace Talks Online On 1 April
Ukrainian Negotiator: Russia and Ukraine will resume peace talks online on 1 April. During the latest talks, Ukraine said the countries’ two leaders should meet, but Russia said more work needed to be done on a draft treaty. This follows a series of disappointing headlines around the peace talks with …
Read More »US ADP Employment Expectations As Job Creation Slows Down
While yield curve flattens, US ADP payrolls are expected at 438K in March, NFP at 475K. US yield curve is flattening, tolling the bells and ringing recession alarm amid 50-bps Fed’s rate hike bets next May.Fed Chair Powell believes the labour market is strong enough, recession seems unlikely, but could …
Read More »Strong Jobs Data Evidence COVID’s Fading Impact On US Economy
In a buoyant sign for the US economy, businesses stepped up their hiring last month as Omicron faded and more Americans ventured out to spend at restaurants, shops and hotels despite surging inflation.Employers added a robust 678,000 jobs in February, the largest monthly total since July, the Labor Department reported …
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