Recent data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG indicate a noticeable cooldown in Britain’s labour market. The survey of recruiters revealed a sharp decline in job placements, particularly in the permanent job sector. This drop in placements was the fastest in five months, signaling a potential slowdown in hiring activities in the country.
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In August, China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.6% on an annual basis, slightly higher than the market expectation of 0.7%. This inflation data has important implications for the Australian Dollar (AUD) due to the strong economic ties between Australia and China. One of the key factors affecting the value of the Australian Dollar
Upon initial analysis, the NFPs may not appear to be weak, but a closer look reveals that the anticipated buying squeeze was short-lived. Despite initial speculations about a 50bp cut in September, the actual odds of this happening remained stagnant at 30%. This lack of movement in the odds follows a previous policy mistake in
The latest Reuters poll reveals that economists are predicting a decrease in headline year-over-year inflation to +2.6%, which is 0.3 percentage points lower than July’s figure of +2.9%. The estimated range falls between +2.6% and +2.4%. On the other hand, core inflation, excluding energy and food components, is expected to remain steady at +3.2% compared
France finds itself in a precarious financial situation as the country has requested an extension from the European Commission beyond the initial September 20 deadline to submit a plan to reduce its public deficit. The finance ministry has stated that this extension is necessary to align with Paris’ 2025 draft budget, as reported by La
The inflation rate in Egypt is expected to see a decrease for the sixth consecutive month in August, largely due to a favourable base effect. However, analysts are warning that there may be a month-on-month increase as a result of recent government-led price hikes. The government’s decision to sign an $8 billion financial support package
Janet Yellen, the current U.S. Treasury Secretary, made remarks at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin regarding her future plans. She mentioned that she is “probably done” serving at the highest levels of government after President Biden’s term ends in January. Although she did not entirely rule out the possibility of continuing in her role
The year 2024 has seen a surge in exchange-traded fund inflows, surpassing previous monthly records. Managers are closely monitoring this trend as they anticipate the impact of the money market fund boom on ETF inflows by the end of the year. Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, highlighted the significance of the $6 trillion
Recent events in France have sparked mass protests across the country, all stemming from President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister. This move has led to accusations from left-wing parties of Macron stealing the legislative elections. Accusations of Democracy Denial The left, particularly the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party, has
Elizabeth Street Garden, a cherished public oasis in lower Manhattan, faces imminent eviction to make way for a new housing development project. The garden, founded in 1991 by an antiques gallery owner, has become a symbol of community and respite in the crowded Little Italy neighborhood, immortalized in films like “Mean Streets” starring Robert De
The promise of a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing has been a hot topic in recent years. However, the reality is far from the optimistic picture painted by political figures. The decline of U.S. manufacturing over the last few decades is evident in the data. While there have been modest increases in output in certain industries
Gold prices have been on the rise, with a troy ounce of the precious metal currently priced at 2517 USD. The market is eagerly awaiting the release of August’s crucial US employment report, as it could have a significant impact on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Lower interest rates are expected to reduce the
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