The latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data reveals that inflation edged up by 2.4% year-over-year in September, narrowly surpassing forecasts but still reflecting a steady descent from its mid-2022 peak of 9.1%. -vtmarkets.com
For traders, this presents a challenging puzzle. A strong labour market often points towards inflationary pressures, which raises expectations that the Federal Reserve may lean towards more rate hikes. -vtmarkets.com
As Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, steps into the role, markets are already reacting to the potential changes that his leadership could bring. The liberal shift in Japan’s governance signals a possible recalibration of the monetary policy approach that …
As global markets brace for a slowdown in US growth, attention turns to Japan, where inflation pressures are already driving key decisions from the country’s central bank. The Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain its short-term interest rate at 0.25% …
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This week, the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank (ECB) are at the centre of attention, with both poised to take key steps in monetary policy amidst a softening labour market and stubborn inflationary pressures. -vtmarkets.com
The U.S. economy continues to send mixed signals as it approaches a key juncture in its monetary policy. This is the case despite the news leaning positive last week. Latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis has printed a …
If the Core PCE Index comes in higher than expected, it could trigger a significant market reaction, as it would suggest that inflationary pressures are more persistent than previously thought.
On Tuesday, August 20, the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) is forecasted to rise by 0.40% month-over-month, a reversal from the previous decline of -0.10%. This data release could exert downward pressure on the USD/CAD if the pair has not …
The S&P 500 staged a dramatic comeback, posting its largest gain since 2022 with a 2.3% rise on Thursday. By the end of the week, the index had recovered over 4% from its Monday lows, and the VIX had settled …
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