Fundamental Analysis Category

ECB’s Holzmann Uncertain About Rate Peak The European Central Bank (ECB) finds itself at a pivotal juncture as it grapples with the question of whether it has already reached the peak in its borrowing costs. Governing Council member Robert Holzmann, known for his hawkish stance, has emphasized that the central bank’s path forward remains uncertain

Yen’s Decline Sparks Intervention Concerns; Dollar Dominates The decline of the yen has ignited concerns about potential interventions as the dollar continues to dominate the market. The yen is nearing a critical point of 150 per dollar, following the Bank of Japan’s decision to stick with its ultra-loose monetary policy. The decision by Governor Kazuo

China’s Yuan Defense May Undermine Global Bond Demand China’s efforts to defend the yuan have unintended consequences, casting a shadow on the global bond market as investors grapple with higher overseas funding costs. These developments have created a scenario where investors may divert their attention away from Chinese bonds in favor of more attractive options

New Zealand’s Current Account Deficit Beats Economists’ Expectations New Zealand’s current account deficit has decreased by $1 billion during the June quarter, dropping to $6.7 billion from $7.7 billion in the previous three months, as reported by Statistics NZ. This deficit signifies that New Zealand is spending more than it is earning overseas. Before the

ECB Official Advocates Government Action Against Inflation and Explores Benefits of Fiscal Policy Tightening Yannis Stournaras, a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council, has strongly underscored the critical role governments must play in addressing the growing concern of rising consumer prices. In his view, as borrowing costs reach what could be their zenith,