Japan’s household spending has been a key factor influencing the USD/JPY pairing. Beyond just the numbers, investors need to closely monitor threats of intervention and commentary from the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The concern about the impact of a weak Yen on the Japanese economy has the potential to sway both government and BoJ decisions.
The French parliamentary election is here, and the country is facing the possibility of having its first far-right government since World War Two. President Emmanuel Macron made the surprising decision to call for this snap election after his centrist alliance suffered a significant defeat in the European elections by Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN).
China’s manufacturing activity faced a setback in June, marking the second consecutive month of decline. The National Bureau of Statistics revealed that the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) remained stagnant at 49.5, below the 50-mark that signifies growth. Despite some positive indicators, such as the production sub-index being above 50, other key factors like new orders,
German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, has faced resistance from members of his government coalition regarding his plans for billions of euros in personal income tax cuts. Despite pressure to roll back these plans, Lindner has made it clear that he will not bow to the demands of his coalition partners. Income Tax Cut Plans Lindner’s
The year’s second half could bring a bullish move for both value and growth stocks, according to VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth. In a recent interview on CNBC’s “ETF Edge,” Rosenbluth expressed optimism for value stocks, which have historically been market laggards. He pointed to the FTSE Russell’s annual rebalancing as a potential catalyst for a resurgence
Vietnam’s economy experienced an acceleration in growth during the second quarter of this year, largely due to robust exports. The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded to 6.93% in the second quarter, marking a significant increase from the 5.87% growth recorded in the first quarter. This positive trend has been attributed to the government’s efforts
The recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan in Sherman, Texas, temporarily blocking a Biden administration rule that would extend mandatory overtime pay to 4 million salaried U.S. workers raises questions about the implications of the decision. The judge argued that the U.S. Department of Labor rule focused on workers’ wages rather than their
The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached record highs as an in-line inflation report was released, giving hope for potential interest rate cuts in September. The report indicated that U.S. monthly inflation remained unchanged in May, which was seen as a positive sign following earlier price increases that cast doubt on the Federal Reserve’s monetary
Global equity funds experienced a surge in inflows during the seven days leading to June 26. This influx, totaling $21.65 billion, was the highest recorded in more than three months. Investors are optimistic due to expectations of moderating U.S. inflation levels, which could prompt the Federal Reserve to announce interest rate cuts. The U.S. central
The GBP/USD pair has recently experienced a decline below the crucial 1.2670 support zone, signaling a shift towards a bearish trend. The pair faced resistance at the 1.2700 level, leading to a downward movement. Currently, there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.2640, highlighting the potential for further downside in the
The S&P 500 futures saw an increase on Friday as traders awaited the release of crucial inflation data. The first half of the year has been particularly strong with the Nasdaq leading gains in June by a significant 6%. On the other hand, the S&P 500 and Dow also saw gains of over 3% and
The eurozone has been experiencing a lackluster economic performance in recent years. However, the latest data revealing a 0.3% quarterly growth in GDP suggests that the bloc is currently not in a technical recession. Despite this seemingly positive development, there is still a looming possibility of a recession later in the year, albeit minimal. The
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