Ahead of the upcoming CPI numbers on 13 May 2024, investors are closely monitoring India’s retail inflation trends. Projections suggest that retail inflation is likely to remain steady at around 4.8% in April 2024, following a slight decline in March. There is a possibility that it could touch 5.0% year-on-year again, although estimates vary between
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The recent downgrade in inflation forecasts by the central bank has added to the overall dovish tone in monetary policy decisions. The projections indicate that inflation is expected to reach the 2.0% target in Q2 of this year, with a subsequent increase to approximately 2.6% in the second half of the year. However, these figures
Investors closely monitor the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) chatter, especially in relation to the Aussie labor market. RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter is scheduled to speak later in the week, and her views on household spending, the labor market, and inflation could significantly influence investor sentiment regarding the RBA’s rate path. On Monday, attention
The Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, created by Horizon Kinetics in January 2021, has been designed to thrive in an environment of rising inflation. Despite the possibility of the Federal Reserve cutting rates this year, James Davolos, the firm’s portfolio manager, remains confident in the ETF’s positioning. He believes that the fund is well-prepared for the “mature
Gold price has witnessed a solid increase, surpassing the $2,320 mark against the US Dollar. The price action reveals a bullish trend as it broke a key descending channel with resistance at $2,315. The bulls were able to push the price above the $2,345 level and the 50-hour simple moving average, reaching as high as
The EUR/GBP cross has seen a decline around 0.8595 in the early European session on Friday following the release of positive economic data from the UK. The official announcement that the UK economy is out of recession came after reports showed that the GDP grew by 0.6% QoQ in Q1. This growth exceeded market expectations
Singapore’s second-largest bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), recently reported a 5% increase in first-quarter profit, surpassing market expectations. The bank also announced a S$1.4 billion offer to privatize its insurance arm, Great Eastern. This move highlights OCBC’s strategic focus on enhancing its business portfolio and maximizing shareholder value. Additionally, OCBC forecasted a robust net interest
The recent economic data has sent gold prices on the rise, with investors betting on a potential interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. This week, spot gold gained 0.2% reaching $2,350.87 per ounce, hitting a more than two-week high. The increase in prices this week has marked a 2.2% rise so far. U.S. gold
Recently elected President of Panama, Jose Raul Mulino, has unveiled ambitious plans for the country, signaling a shift towards pro-investment and pro-business policies. His proposals include addressing the impact of climate change on the Panama Canal, boosting tourism through a national railway project, and tackling the country’s debt and fiscal challenges. However, a critical analysis
European companies operating in China are encountering increasing difficulties in maintaining profitability due to a combination of slowing economic growth and overcapacity pressures. According to a recent survey conducted by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, businesses in the country are facing challenges such as delays in payment, particularly from state-owned enterprises. These delays
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Investors in the forex market should pay close attention to FOMC member chatter as it can greatly influence the direction of currency pairs like the AUD/USD. Members such as Michelle Bowman, Austan Goolsbee, and Michael Barr are scheduled to speak, and their comments on inflation and interest rate cuts can sway investor sentiment. The near-term