The upcoming economic data presents a challenging situation for Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. While there may be some temporary relief in the data, the persistent signs of sticky inflation and above-trend growth are likely to overshadow any positive developments. According to Phillip Colmar, managing partner and global strategist at MRB Partners, the underlying trend
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Gold prices experienced a significant increase on Friday, marking their strongest week since early April. The surge was driven by disappointing U.S. employment figures, which have heightened expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in the near future. Spot gold rose by 1.1% to $2,372.16 per ounce, reaching a two-week high. This uptick resulted in
The financial world was taken aback when Spanish bank BBVA made a surprising hostile takeover bid for its domestic rival Banco Sabadell. This unexpected move came after BBVA’s initial 12 billion euro takeover offer to Sabadell’s board was rejected due to undervaluation of the bank’s growth prospects. The board of Sabadell had emphasized the superiority
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller recently made headlines for his decision to slash his significant investment in chipmaker Nvidia earlier this year. He cited concerns that the rapid growth in artificial intelligence may be overblown in the short term. Druckenmiller revealed his rationale, stating, “We did cut that and a lot of other positions in late
Upon analyzing the EURGBP 4-Hour Elliott wave Charts, it is evident that the decline to the 2/14/2024 low was identified as an impulsive structure with a bearish right side tag. This indicated a lower sequence and forecasted more downside movement. The recommendation for members to sell the bounces in alignment with the right side tag
The crypto market capitalisation has experienced a 2% increase over the past week, with a significant 13% surge from the lows observed on May 1st. This growth was marked by a bottom formation on Wednesday, followed by a moderate rebound on Thursday and stronger buying activities on Friday. However, the market hit a roadblock over
As China’s President Xi Jinping embarks on a rare visit to Paris, the French President Emmanuel Macron is faced with the daunting task of addressing trade imbalances between the two nations. The recent tensions in the European Union regarding Chinese exports of electric vehicles and the retaliatory investigation into French brandy imports have added to
Warren Buffett recently made an announcement regarding Berkshire Hathaway’s potential investment in Canada. During an investor meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett expressed his comfort with putting money into the Canadian market. This statement came as a surprise to many, as Buffett has primarily focused on investing within the United States. Despite this, he mentioned that
The U.S. central bank’s 2% target for inflation is crucial for achieving price stability and ensuring economic prosperity, according to New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams. He emphasized the importance of transparency, clear communication, and setting an explicit numerical longer-term inflation target to anchor inflation expectations. Despite the Fed’s efforts to combat high
Recent discussions among economists have highlighted a significant split regarding the potential size of the upcoming Brazil interest rate reduction on May 8. This divide can be attributed to shifting perspectives on the future trajectory of U.S. monetary policy and ongoing concerns surrounding local inflation. While the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) had embarked on
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The Indian Rupee (INR) has shown signs of strength recently, particularly on Friday as it gained momentum against the US Dollar (USD). One of the key factors supporting this positive movement is the cautious comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which have put downward pressure on the USD. Additionally, the optimistic outlook for