Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has recently expressed a desire to have more influence over the decisions made by the Federal Reserve. Specifically, he believes that the president should be consulted on interest rate decisions and that proposals for Fed banking regulations should be subject to White House review. This marks
China’s latest CPI report for July revealed some interesting trends in inflation. While headline inflation saw a modest increase of 0.3 points to 0.5%, the core measure of inflation actually fell to 0.4% in July from 0.6% in the previous months. Additionally, the release of the latest PPI report indicated that producer price deflation continued
In light of renewed concerns about a potential U.S. recession, experts are shining a light on the vulnerabilities of the current unemployment system. The system, which is crucial for providing temporary income support to laid-off workers, proved to be inadequate during the Covid-19 pandemic. The system’s shortcomings, including massive technology failures and administrative inefficiencies, were
The past seven days have seen significant volatility in the price of gold, with a 4.4% decline from Friday’s peak to Monday’s low, followed by a 2.5% rebound from the lows. This rollercoaster ride in gold prices has been largely influenced by external market factors, with a notable recovery on Thursday aligning with a strong
The dollar experienced a retreat from a one-week high against other major currencies on Friday, following a period of economic turbulence and uncertainty. Traders were faced with a drop in U.S. jobless claims and the prospect of a looming economic downturn, which led to a series of fluctuations in the currency market. The U.S. currency
In a recent turn of events, a hazardous goods container exploded on a cargo ship in China’s bustling Ningbo port. The vessel, YM Mobility, owned by Taiwanese company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp., was the unfortunate site of this incident. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported so far. Despite the explosion causing a
The GBP/USD pair has been on the rise, with traders anticipating a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in September. This surge in the pair can be attributed to the increased expectations of a quarter-basis point interest rate reduction by the Fed. The CME FedWatch tool is reflecting full pricing of the rate cut
When analyzing the relationship between interest rates and exchange rates, it becomes evident that there is a significant impact that can be seen. Cathie Wood, the Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest, recently highlighted how Treasury yields play a crucial role in determining the value of the USD/JPY. Wood’s commentary on the metal-to-gold ratio
Upon reviewing the statements made by Jeffrey Schmid from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, it is evident that there is a strong emphasis on the potential impact of low inflation on monetary policy. Schmid indicates that if inflation continues to come in low, it will be appropriate to make adjustments to the policy.
The AUD/USD pair has seen a significant uptick, reaching near 0.6580, with a rise of 0.80% during recent trading sessions. This surge can be attributed to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) reaffirmation of their hawkish stance and the boost in commodity prices. The RBA’s decision to maintain rates at 4.35% and their indication of
The recent release of a summary of opinions by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) has caused a stir in the market, with accompanying bearish comments from BoJ policymakers. The BoJ projects reaching the inflation target by the second half of 2025, setting an intriguing scenario for market participants and potentially positioning the Yen strongly next
Higher interest rates on the yen are traditionally seen as bullish for the yen and bearish for the USD/YEN pair. However, the conventional wisdom was thrown into question after the first rate hike when the pair actually rallied. This contradictory outcome suggests that the effects of rate hikes on currency pairs may not always follow
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