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The U.S. Treasury yields experienced a slight dip recently, as investors closely monitor the economic outlook in anticipation of key data releases. Of particular interest are the upcoming second-quarter GDP figures and June’s personal consumption expenditures price index, which serves as the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. These reports will provide valuable insights into potential
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UBS analysts are confident in their prediction of a soft landing for the US economy. They point to moderating consumer spending as a key factor in bringing down inflation. While recent economic data may show positive surprises, UBS believes that the underlying trend of below-trend growth remains. The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers indexes
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The upcoming economic indicators, including the Jibun Bank Services PMI and Tokyo’s core inflation rate, are crucial factors that could influence the Bank of Japan’s policy decisions on July 31. A higher-than-expected PMI in the services sector could potentially signal a recovery and justify a rate hike to strengthen the Japanese Yen. Similarly, an increase
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China’s decision to cut short and long-term rates by 10 basis points came as a surprise to many analysts. The move was unexpected, especially considering that the People’s Bank of China had previously been guiding bond yields higher. Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy for Asia at LGIM in Hong Kong, emphasized the timing of
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