Following the recent US Job Report, there are expectations of a pickup in hiring which could potentially support wage growth. This increase in wages may lead to higher trends in disposable income, ultimately fueling consumer spending and demand-driven inflation. The net effect of this could result in a higher-for-longer Fed rate path to raise borrowing
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It is often considered unusual for gold prices to be strong alongside equities. Typically, when stock prices rise, it indicates a risk-on environment, while gold demand tends to increase during times when investors seek a safe haven. However, as of late May, front-month Gold futures prices were up 17% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 had
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As investors gear up for the new trading week, the European political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. The recent European Parliament elections have resulted in a significant gain for eurosceptic-nationalists, displacing liberals and greens. Additionally, President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve the French Parliament and call for early legislative elections has added to the instability
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Pakistan’s coalition government is gearing up to announce ambitious fiscal targets in the upcoming 2024/2025 budget. The budget, set for July-June, is crucial in strengthening Pakistan’s case for securing a new bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As the economy faces challenges, officials and analysts anticipate significant measures to bridge the revenue-expenditure gap
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of snap elections following the European Union (EU) elections took many by surprise. The decision to dissolve parliament and call for new legislative elections came after exit polls showed his alliance suffering a heavy defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party. Macron’s call for lower house elections
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The recent shock election called by French President Emmanuel Macron has sent ripples through the euro and European markets. The euro has skidded, falling 0.3% to a one-month low of $1.0764, while also slumping to a 21-month low against the pound. EuroSTOXX 50 equity futures have dipped by 0.4% and French bond futures have also
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