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
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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
In a recent exclusive interview with CNBC, George Zhao, the CEO of Chinese smartphone company Honor, highlighted the critical importance of protecting user data in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies. Zhao emphasized that while AI has the potential to significantly transform various aspects of our lives, this potential can only be realized
The US Dollar (USD) is currently showing signs of strength as fresh buyers enter the market, pushing the USD Index (DXY) to a two-month high above the 106.00 mark. This bullish trend comes after a slight downfall inspired by softer US macro data the previous day. Traders are now eagerly awaiting the release of the
The recent rally of Chewy shares was triggered by a picture posted by Roaring Kitty, also known as Keith Gill, on social media platform X. The image, which resembled the logo of the online pet food retailer, caused the stock to surge by as much as 34% to $39.10. However, these gains were short-lived as
The US Personal Income and Outlays report is set to be released, and it is expected to play a crucial role in determining the prospects of a September Fed rate cut. Economists are predicting that the Core PCE Price Index will increase by 2.6% year-on-year, a slight decrease from the 2.8% reported in April. If
European Union banks are facing scrutiny from the banking watchdog regarding the valuation of high-risk debt, specifically Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds. These bonds were initially issued by banks to strengthen their capital reserves in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. However, concerns have been raised about the accuracy of the valuation of these
Recently, the USD/JPY pair reached levels as high as 160.34, a milestone not seen since 1986. This surge is primarily fueled by market expectations of potential intervention by Japanese authorities. Despite verbal assurances from Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki about the government’s readiness to counteract fluctuations in the yen’s value, concrete financial measures have yet to
Recently, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki made comments regarding the foreign exchange market, stating that he will take necessary actions to address any issues that may arise. While he refrained from commenting on specific forex levels, he emphasized the importance of FX stability and the need to monitor FX movements closely. These statements come at
The Australian economy is closely tied to economic indicators from China, given that China accounts for one-third of Australian exports. As investors analyze the implications of the Australian inflation numbers on the RBA rate path, attention is also turning to Chinese industrial profit numbers and their potential influence on buyer appetite for the Aussie dollar.