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PCE Inflation Data & Its Market Impact
The US PCE price index rose below expectations in November, signaling easing inflationary pressures, while UK retail sales posted modest gains but fell short of forecasts. Meanwhile, Japan’s finance minister warns against currency volatility as USD/JPY nears the pivotal 160 level amid surging Treasury yields.
20 Dec 2024, 14:15
U.S. Tightens, China Holds: Markets await PCE data
China’s central bank kept rates steady, with the one-year LPR at 3.1% and the five-year at 3.6%, amid yuan weakness
20 Dec 2024, 07:05
Hawkish vs. Dovish Policies – Fed & BoE Market Reactions
The BoE signaled dovish, the BoJ held its stance, and the Fed cut rates while signaling caution on future easing.
19 Dec 2024, 13:05
FOMC rate decision takes center stage today
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a 25bps rate cut today, shifting market attention to updated economic projections, with a key focus on the pace of easing in 2025 and the neutral rate outlook.
18 Dec 2024, 13:04
Gold dips as markets await Fed decision
Traders remain cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve policy decision, with limited movement across assets
18 Dec 2024, 05:44
ECB will lower rates further
ECB President Christine Lagarde hints at potential rate cuts as inflation risks ease, while global PMI data shows mixed signals of economic momentum across major economies.
16 Dec 2024, 12:51
US inflation meets expectations at 2.7% in November
The US inflation rate rose to 2.7% year-on-year in November, matching market expectations. Core CPI remained steady at 3.3%, aligning with forecasts. Both headline and core readings reflected anticipated increases
11 Dec 2024, 13:56
China's monetary pivot fuels market optimism
Chinese equities surged after a policy pivot to a more dovish monetary stance for 2025, while global central banks brace for a pivotal week in rate decisions.
10 Dec 2024, 13:44
Dollar and Bitcoin rebound, Euro slips
Markets in flux ahead of key data this week
10 Dec 2024, 08:43
Gold struggles ahead of NFP data release
Market participants are awaiting the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which will influence the Fed's interest rate decisions and impact both the US Dollar and gold prices
6 Dec 2024, 06:55