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USD at August highs, markets await key US data

Retail sales and jobless claims are in focus as markets weigh the impact of consumer spending against labor market conditions

17 Oct 2024, 07:17
USD at August highs, markets await key US data

Sterling slumps as UK inflation declines sharply

Sterling slumped after UK inflation data showed a sharper-than-expected decline, fueling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut, while inflation trends in New Zealand and the US also point toward easing monetary policies

16 Oct 2024, 13:02
Sterling slumps as UK inflation declines sharply

Euro weakens: ECB faces deflation risks

Soft inflation in Europe fuels ECB easing expectations, while mixed UK employment data eases BoE inflation worries

15 Oct 2024, 07:35
Euro weakens: ECB faces deflation risks

Markets await PPI to confirm inflation trend

Today’s PPI report and consumer sentiment could influence upcoming decisions on rate cuts.

11 Oct 2024, 08:08
Markets await PPI to confirm inflation trend

U.S. inflation cools, but core prices stay sticky

U.S. inflation slowed to 2.4% in September, marking the sixth consecutive month of easing. However, core prices, driven by food and shelter costs, remain elevated, suggesting the Fed will maintain a cautious approach on rate cuts

10 Oct 2024, 13:32
U.S. inflation cools, but core prices stay sticky

Dollar strengthens, awaiting CPI data

ll eyes are now on the upcoming U.S. inflation data, with expectations of a 2.3% annual rise—the lowest in two years

10 Oct 2024, 07:21
Dollar strengthens, awaiting CPI data

Gold faces ongoing pressure amid strong U.S Dollar

Precious metal hovers near three-week low around $2,605 as market weighs Fed rate cut expectations and potential Middle East ceasefire

9 Oct 2024, 06:59
Gold faces ongoing pressure amid strong U.S Dollar

Gold prices pull back from record highs

Gold prices were pinned under pressure, as traders anticipated smaller Fed rate cuts and investors flocked to the dollar amid geopolitical uncertainty.

8 Oct 2024, 10:20
Gold prices pull back from record highs

Japan's Yen worries resurface as RBNZ eyes rate cut

Japan's yen faces renewed pressure as verbal interventions from officials signal growing concern over a potential drop below the 150 level, while the RBNZ is expected to cut rates to counter inflation risks amid a cooling economy

7 Oct 2024, 13:25
Japan's Yen worries resurface as RBNZ eyes rate cut

NFP data pending

The dollar slipped from six-week high; up 1.5% for the week amid strong labor data and Middle East tensions

4 Oct 2024, 11:57
NFP data pending