Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino emphasized the importance of monitoring the impact of the yen’s movements on the economy. While the weakening of the currency may influence the timing of interest rate hikes, Himino also cautioned against directly targeting exchange rates in monetary policy decisions. He emphasized the need to carefully analyze the
The recently published PMI Manufacturing indices for several countries, including the US, have turned out to be disappointing. The Final Manufacturing PMI for the US came in at 51.3, slightly above the expected value of 50.9 but still lower than the previous value of 50.9. Similarly, the ISM Manufacturing PMI for the US was reported
European shares saw a steady increase for the third consecutive session as investors eagerly awaited the predicted interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB). The STOXX 600 ended the day with a 0.3% rise, with Spanish and Italian stocks leading the gains at 0.7% and 0.5% respectively. The positive sentiment in the market
The incoming Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is faced with the daunting challenge of fulfilling her campaign promises to enhance social programs amid a surge in the budget deficit. In his final year in office, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador increased spending to complete infrastructure projects and expand welfare programs, leading to a budget deficit of
The recent OPEC+ meeting held over the weekend seems to have had a limited impact on the price of crude oil. Looking at the chart data, WTI oil opened at $76.72 per barrel on Monday, just slightly higher than the Friday closing price of $76.57. This indicates that the decision made by oil producers has
EURCHF recently reached a 14-month high of 0.9928 before experiencing a sharp decline towards the 50-day SMA. This drop was accompanied by momentum indicators turning bearish, signaling a potential shift in the market sentiment. Despite the ongoing recovery since late December in an attempt to erase the significant downtrend from 2021-2023, the pair faced resistance
Gold prices have been oscillating recently, hovering near a three-week low. One of the key factors influencing this trend is the increasing likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates later this year. This expectation has been fueled by signs of easing inflationary pressures in the United States, which in turn undermines the strength of
Dutch digital bank, Bunq, is eagerly anticipating the acquisition of a banking license from U.K. financial regulators by the end of this year or the beginning of next year. CEO and founder, Ali Niknam, expressed his hopes during an interview at the Viva Tech conference in Paris. Niknam acknowledged the potential challenges that may arise
The latest data released on Monday revealed that China’s Caixin S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased from 51.4 in April to 51.7 in May. This reading surpassed the market consensus of 51.5 for the reported month. Production expanded at the most pronounced pace since June 2022, with the fastest purchasing activity growth in
As Asia ushers in the new trading month for global markets, there is a keen focus on manufacturing PMI data from the continent’s major economies. Investors are anticipating a shift in interest rates from the U.S. and other countries, which could have a significant impact on market trends. Key indicators to monitor include factory activity
As we delve into the current market trends concerning the AUD/USD exchange rate, it is essential to take into account various influential factors. While finalized S&P Global Manufacturing PMI numbers for May are significant, the spotlight remains on the more impactful ISM Manufacturing PMI survey-based data. Moreover, the absence of any FOMC member speeches, as
In our recent assessment of the NASDAQ 100 (NDX), QQQ ETF, SP500 (SPX), SPY, Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), Amazon (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), and Alphabet (GOOGL), we have identified a potential Elliot Wave pattern. Our analysis suggests that we are currently witnessing the development of Wave iii of (i)