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US unemployment rate falls to 4.2%; Canada's rises to 6.6% in August 2024

US NFP repot slightly lower than expected; unemployment rate drops to 4.2%

6 Sep 2024, 13:28
US unemployment rate falls to 4.2%; Canada's rises to 6.6% in August 2024

US GDP growth for Q2 2024 revised up to 3%

US economic growth for Q2 2024 has been revised up to an annualized 3% from 2.8%, highlighting the economy’s resilience despite high interest rates.

29 Aug 2024, 13:58
US GDP growth for Q2 2024 revised up to 3%

Japan's CPI rises to 2.7% in July

Japan's consumer prices rose to 2.7% in July, but core inflation slowed to 1.9%, the lowest since 2022.

23 Aug 2024, 08:44
Japan's CPI rises to 2.7% in July

US jobless claims decline, retail sales surge

U.S. labor market data released Thursday showed initial jobless claims declining more than expected last week, while retail sales surged in July

15 Aug 2024, 13:21
US jobless claims decline, retail sales surge

June PCE data shows modest inflation

Core PCE prices and real consumer spending both increased by 0.2%

26 Jul 2024, 13:46
June PCE data shows modest inflation

Japan consider intervention with USDJPY near 160

The BoJ is considering market intervention as USD/JPY nears 160. Rising inflation risks and yen depreciation were key discussion points in the latest policy meeting, with potential rate hikes and adjustments to bond purchases on the table.

24 Jun 2024, 07:30
Japan consider intervention with USDJPY near 160

Stronger-than-expected job growth pressures gold

Market expects less dovish stance from the Federal Reserve

7 Jun 2024, 12:54
Stronger-than-expected job growth pressures gold

ECB cuts rates to 3.75%, future moves unclear

The ECB cuts its deposit rate to 3.75% but leaves future policy moves uncertain amid an improved inflation outlook.

6 Jun 2024, 13:31
ECB cuts rates to 3.75%, future moves unclear

Daly debates Fed rate amid inflation uncertainty

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly weighs the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate decisions amidst uncertain inflationary trends, highlighting the dual scenarios influencing policy deliberations.

10 May 2024, 13:41
Daly debates Fed rate amid inflation uncertainty

April Nonfarm Payrolls disappoints

Non-farm and private sector employment fall short of expectations, signaling a slower-than-anticipated pace of job creation.

3 May 2024, 13:45
April Nonfarm Payrolls disappoints