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
In the upcoming year of 2025, many workers will see a decrease in their annual raise compared to the previous year. This downward trend in pay increases can be attributed to several factors that are affecting the job market. According to a recent poll conducted by WTW, a consulting firm, the typical worker is projected
The recent decrease in US oil inventories by 3.9 million barrels has played a significant role in the downward trajectory of Brent crude oil prices. This unexpected reduction, surpassing the forecasted 2.5 million barrel decrease, has led to market uncertainty and contributed to the ongoing decline in oil prices. Optimism surrounding ceasefire negotiations between Israel
Delta Air Lines faced a significant challenge recently with more than 6,000 flight cancellations since Friday. However, the airline reported a significant improvement in its operations on Wednesday, with only 47 flights canceled – representing just 1% of its total flights. This positive development indicates that Delta is on track to return to normalcy after
As we delve into the technical analysis of EUR/USD, it is evident that the pair struggled to surpass the 1.0950 resistance level, leading to a decline against the US Dollar. The failure to clear this crucial level resulted in a fresh drop below the 1.0900 support, ultimately breaking through the 1.0875 support and the 50-hour
The NZD/USD pair is currently trading around 0.5945 in the early Asian session on Wednesday, recording a 0.25% decline. This drop is primarily attributed to the mounting expectations of rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and subdued economic activity in China. The Kiwi is under pressure as investors anticipate a potential
The world’s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers, such as ASML, have experienced a significant surge in their China revenue in recent years. According to a report by Bank of America analysts, the share of China revenue for companies like Lam Research, KLA Corp., and Applied Materials has more than doubled since late 2022. This growth can
Alphabet, the tech giant, saw its stock slip 1% despite beating expectations on both top and bottom lines in the second quarter. With earnings of $1.89 per share on $84.74 billion in revenue, the company outperformed consensus estimates. However, revenue from its YouTube advertising segment fell short of expectations. Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla
UBS analysts are confident in their prediction of a soft landing for the US economy. They believe that inflation is on a downward trend and that the Federal Reserve is prepared to cut rates to support economic growth. One of the key factors that UBS points to in bringing down inflation is moderating consumer spending.
In the past week, we have seen some recovery in the dollar index after a period of losses. However, this uptick seems to be a temporary pause for profit-taking by sellers before the next downward shift. The US dollar has been facing significant pressures since late June, particularly after signals from the Federal Reserve indicating
U.S. Treasury yields experienced a slight dip as investors carefully considered the economic outlook in anticipation of crucial data releases. The upcoming second-quarter GDP figures and June’s personal consumption expenditures price index are eagerly awaited, as they serve as the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. These reports could offer valuable insights into the potential monetary policy
The Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Index (SMEI) experienced a significant rebound in July, reaching 50.4, according to economists Hunter Chan and Shuang Ding from Standard Chartered. This uptick came as a result of improvements in expectations and credit conditions within the market. After a minor setback in June when it dipped to 49.9, SMEI returned