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15 May 2024
US Inflation Meets Expectations While Retail Sales Stagnate
In April, US inflation as indicated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) softened to 3.4% year-over-year, aligning with market forecasts, and marking a slight decrease from ...
14 May 2024
Rising Unemployment and Persistent Wage Growth Complicate Bank of England Decisions
Unemployment Rate: The UK's unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.3% for the three months ending in March, aligning with market forecasts, and rising from the previou...
13 May 2024
Japanese Yen Under Pressure Ahead of GDP Report
Yen Weakness Continues: The Japanese yen continues to face downward pressure, nearing ¥156.00 against the US dollar, as the market anticipates the release of Japan's GDP ...
13 May 2024
The week ahead – All Eyes on US Inflation Data
U.S. inflation metrics take the spotlight for the upcoming week, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) due Tuesday and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. A modera...
13 May 2024
Weekly Market Recap – U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Weakening as Unemployment Claims Hit 8-Month High
U.S. stock indexes continued their upward trend for the third consecutive week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing by approximately 2%, the S&P 500 by 1.6%,...
10 May 2024
USD/CHF at Crossroads: Long-Term Resistance Versus Ongoing Bullish Trend
The USD/CHF pair has experienced a significant uptrend since the start of 2024, appreciating by approximately 8%. However, this trend recently encountered significant lon...
9 May 2024
Bank of England Holds Rates with Optimistic Outlook for Future Cuts
The Bank of England (BoE) maintains interest rates at 5.25%, yet the tone of their latest policy statement suggests a shift toward optimism. This aligns with Governor And...
30 April 2024
Eurozone Surpasses Growth Expectations: Implications for ECB Monetary Policy
According to the latest Eurostat data, inflation in Europe held steady at 2.4% in March, aligning with market expectations. More notably, the core inflation rate, which e...
29 April 2024
Japanese Yen Surges 500 Pips in Dramatic Reversal Amid Intervention Speculation
The Japanese Yen made a significant comeback after the USD/JPY pair reached the critical ¥160.00 level during Monday's Asian session, marking the yen's lowest point since...
29 April 2024
The week ahead – All Eyes on FED Meeting & Non-Farm Payrolls
With the Federal Reserve's next meeting scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, all eyes will be on any signals regarding future monetary policy adjustments. The focus will ...
29 April 2024
Weekly Market Recap – US Stocks Recover Driven by Strong Earnings from Technology Companies.
US Stocks experienced notable gains this week, ending a three-week losing streak, largely driven by strong earnings from technology companies. Tesla, Microsoft, and Alpha...
26 April 2024
US Stagflation Scenario Emerges as Economic Growth Slows and Inflation Persists
Yesterday’s U.S. GDP data has introduced further pessimism into the market by indicating a scenario of lower economic growth coupled with higher inflation, often referred...
25 April 2024
Decisive Moments for the Yen: BoJ Meeting and US Economic Indicators in Play
As the Bank of Japan (BOJ) commenced its two-day rate-setting meeting on Thursday, the yen remained notably weak, breaking above the ¥155 per dollar mark —a level not see...
24 April 2024
GBP/USD Tests $1.2470 Resistance Ahead of Key US GDP and PCE Releases
The GBP/USD pair has declined by 1.40% since the start of April, marking a continued downward pressure on the British pound. The currency pair has developed a strong down...
23 April 2024
Euro Recovers Above $1.0650, Lifted by Positive German PMI Data in Contrast to Weaker US PMI Figures
EURUSD Performance: The euro has stabilized above $1.0650, although it remains near its five-month low, following positive German flash PMI data released earlier today. E...
22 April 2024
The week ahead – All Eyes on U.S. GDP & PCE Price Index.
The spotlight next week will be on U.S. GDP for Q1, the core PCE index, and preliminary S&P Global PMIs. Recent strong U.S. data have reduced expectations for Federal Res...