The recent consolidation phase in Brent crude oil prices, dropping slightly to 81.80 USD per barrel, can be attributed to renewed concerns over global oil demand. OPEC’s downward adjustment of demand forecasts for 2024 and 2025 has played a significant role in shaping market sentiment. With weaker-than-expected economic data from China and reduced regional demand
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The USD/CHF pair has been trading positively for the second consecutive day, hovering near the 0.8670 mark in Tuesday’s Asian session. Traders are closely monitoring the US July PPI report, which is expected to be released later in the day. The possibility of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in September has caused
Currency markets were in a state of uncertainty as investors awaited the release of U.S. economic data to determine the likelihood of significant rate cuts. The dollar was seen hovering at 147.17 yen, remaining relatively steady after touching a one-week high of 148.23 overnight. At the same time, the euro was positioned at $1.0931, inching
The USD/CAD pair is currently trading at around 1.3740 in the Asian session on Tuesday, with traders remaining cautious ahead of key US data releases. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) data is expected to be a significant market mover, along with a speech by the Federal Reserve’s Raphael W. Bostic. As a result, market
Central Banks play a crucial role in maintaining price stability within a country or region. The constant fluctuation of prices for goods and services can lead to inflation or deflation. The main objective of central banks such as the US Federal Reserve (Fed), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the Bank of England (BoE) is
The New Zealand dollar has been steadily gaining ground against the US dollar, with the NZD/USD pair reaching 0.6014 as of the latest report. This uptrend is largely attributed to the upcoming Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) meeting, where analysts widely expect the official cash rate to be maintained at 5.5%. This decision reflects
Gold prices are on the rise once again, as the precious metal continues to show strength in early trading on Monday. This upward momentum marks the third consecutive day of recovery for gold, following a significant drop last week. The optimistic outlook for gold comes as the Federal Reserve considers a 50 basis points rate
China’s recent consumer inflation data has been lacklustre, indicating that the current stimulus measures might not be enough to combat deflationary pressures. The Hang Seng Index has also been affected by weak Chinese data and global economic factors. This article will provide a detailed analysis of the situation and its implications. The latest consumer inflation
Silver is currently at a crucial point where it could potentially experience a significant rebound. However, there are several market risks that could impede this expected rally. One primary risk is economic uncertainty. If global economic growth exceeds expectations or if sudden financial instability occurs, the demand dynamics for silver could be altered, leading to
Republican U.S. vice presidential candidate JD Vance expressed his support for Donald Trump’s stance on giving presidents a say in Federal Reserve Board policy-making, particularly when it comes to interest-rate moves. This position was outlined during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” program, where Vance emphasized the importance of allowing political leaders to
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China’s bond market, the second-largest in the world, recently experienced a turbulent week with the central bank heavily intervening to stem a plunge in yields. This move comes at a time when the economy is struggling, raising concerns among investors. Despite the unprecedented government actions to cool down the market, some die-hard investors remain bullish