The recent flash estimate for HICP inflation revealed an unexpected but marginal increase in headline inflation in July, rising to 2.6% from 2.5% in June. This uptick was influenced by a stronger energy sector, with energy prices rising by 1.3% year-on-year, compared to a mere 0.2% increase in June. The spike in petrol prices and
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The NZD/USD pair has been trading on a stronger note around 0.5915 in Wednesday’s Asian session, with a 0.17% increase on the day. This positive movement can be attributed to the better-than-expected Chinese Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for July. The Chinese PMI readings, which showed an improvement in manufacturing activity, have provided support
In recent weeks, the Australian Dollar (AUD) has experienced a significant decline against the US Dollar (USD), with a decrease of nearly 3.5%. This downward trend has positioned the AUD as one of the weaker currencies among the G-10 group. Analysts point to several factors contributing to this decline, with two key factors standing out.
Investors around the globe are closely eyeing the upcoming release of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data in the US. This data, which is set to be published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday, is expected to shed light on the number of job openings in June. The
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The Australian Dollar (AUD) has been facing challenges in the forex market due to a combination of factors such as economic concerns over China, high inflation rates, and weak retail sales data. This article will analyze the impact of key economic data releases on the AUD and how they influence market expectations. The upcoming release
Stock prices saw a rebound on Friday, with the S&P 500 index closing 1.11% higher. However, it closed below the daily high, indicating consolidation rather than a shift in the short-term trend. The S&P 500 is expected to open 0.6% higher on Monday as well. The upcoming week will see key quarterly earnings releases from
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is currently expected to continue range trading in the near future, with analysts predicting a range between 0.5875 and 0.5920. Despite the possibility of further NZD weakness, analysts point out that severely oversold conditions suggest limited downside potential for the currency. One key level to monitor is 0.5850, according to
The USD/JPY pair kicked off the new week on a positive note, with fresh buyers showing interest during the Asian session on Monday. This led the pair to jump to the 154.35 region as traders engaged in repositioning trades ahead of key central bank events scheduled for later in the week. A positive risk tone
The financial markets saw mixed action on Thursday, leading investors to adopt a cautious stance on Friday. The upcoming US economic reports will include the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for June. This data is crucial as it is the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation. Additionally, reports on Personal Income and Personal
The gold price has been struggling as it continues to lose ground for the second consecutive day, reaching a two-week low. This decline can be attributed to technical selling, which has put pressure on the precious metal. However, the extent of the downward movement is expected to be limited. Additionally, the upcoming September Fed rate
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is on the brink of making a significant decision regarding interest rates. Analysts predict that the BoC might follow in the footsteps of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and implement a second rate cut during this cycle. Market indicators, such as seasonally adjusted monthly rate changes and the current state