The current market sentiment seems to be concentrated more on growth-related macroeconomic data rather than concerns about inflation risk. This change in focus can be attributed to fears of a potential US recession or hard-landing scenario. The recent soft US retail sales data has only added to these concerns, sparking apprehension among investors. The Nasdaq
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The article discusses how gold prices rebounded after a post-CPI selloff, which pushed the precious metal down to around $2438/oz. It mentions that the US Dollar Index struggled, aiding gold’s recovery in the later part of the US session. The unexpected selloff was attributed to US CPI figures being below expectations, leading market participants to
The AUD/JPY cross has gained momentum near 97.55 during the Asian session, marking a 0.36% increase for the day. One of the contributing factors to this uptrend is the positive Chinese economic data released. In July, Chinese Retail Sales rose by 2.7% year-over-year, surpassing market expectations and providing support to the Australian Dollar. However, the
Global markets have been showing signs of stability, with Asian stocks remaining firm on Thursday. The dollar, however, has been on the back foot due to lower U.S. Treasury yields. This has been attributed to the release of benign consumer inflation data, which has reinforced expectations for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates
The recent US Retail Sales report has sparked discussions among economists and analysts regarding its impact on the US economy. One notable comment comes from Arch Capital Global Chief Economist Parker Ross, who pointed out the significance of core services inflation bouncing back in July. This shift in inflation trends has raised concerns among Fed
The persistent selling bias surrounding the Greenback has continued, resulting in subdued price action for yet another session. This downward trend has been exacerbated by the latest July CPI data, which confirms the ongoing disinflationary pressures in the US economy. The USD Index (DXY) experienced a drop to multi-day lows near 102.30 as a direct
The AUD/USD pair has been consolidating gains near the 0.6620 zone, showing signs of potential downside correction from the 0.6640 level. The technical analysis indicates that there is a key bullish trend line forming with support at 0.6610 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen. The pair started a fresh increase from the 0.6500
The CEO of UBS, Sergio Ermotti, recently expressed concerns about the potential intensification of market volatility in the second half of the year. This comes after a period of sharp sell-offs in global equities, triggered by weak economic data from the U.S. While there are fears of an economic downturn, Ermotti does not believe that
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia recently reported a smaller-than-expected drop in its annual cash profit. This news came as a surprise to many analysts who were predicting a larger decrease. Despite the dip in margins and rise in overdue home loan payments, the bank managed to achieve a cash profit of A$9.84 billion, exceeding the
Following the unexpected decision by the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to around 0.25%, the financial markets experienced a series of reactions. The Yen rallied while the Nikkei 225 briefly collapsed. Economists have expressed concerns over the unwinding of the Yen carry trade, suggesting that more volatility could be on the horizon for
Zeekr, a Chinese electric car brand, has recently unveiled new batteries that are being hailed as the fastest charging batteries in the world. This groundbreaking technology aims to address the long-standing concerns of consumers regarding battery driving range and charging convenience. The company claims that these new batteries can go from a 10% to an
After a period of consistent upward movement, Brent crude oil is now undergoing a phase of consolidation, resulting in prices retracting to 81.80 USD per barrel on Tuesday. The market sentiment has taken a hit due to renewed concerns regarding global oil demand, specifically following OPEC’s decision to lower its demand forecasts for 2024 and
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