March Inflation Exceeds RBNZ Forecasts, Rent Prices Hit Record High Since 1999
March Inflation Exceeds RBNZ Forecasts, Rent Prices Hit Record High Since 1999 New Zealand’s annual inflation rate decreased to 4% in March from 4.7% in December, even as costs for rents, house construction, and council rates continued to rise, according to Statistics NZ. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a marginal increase of 0.6% in […]
China Sees Unexpected Industrial-Led Growth Surge
China Sees Unexpected Industrial-Led Growth Surge China reported higher-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter, with a 5.3% increase in GDP, surpassing previous quarters and expectations. However, this growth was mostly seen in the initial months, as evidenced by a slump in retail sales and a slowdown in industrial output in March, signaling potential difficulties […]
Solana’s MarginFi Faces Major Withdrawals Following CEO’s Resignation
Solana’s MarginFi Faces Major Withdrawals Following CEO’s Resignation In a dramatic series of events, MarginFi, a Solana-based borrowing and lending platform, has experienced substantial withdrawals amounting to over $260 million within just two days. This mass exodus was triggered by a public accusation from the staking protocol SolBlaze (BLZE) and compounded by the sudden resignation […]
European Stock Futures Rise, Gold Reaches New High
European Stock Futures Rise, Gold Reaches New High European stock futures advanced on Friday, contrasting with declines in Asian markets, as global investors responded to a diverse set of influences ranging from U.S. inflation data to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Concurrently, gold prices soared to a new high, touching nearly $2,400 an ounce, […]
China’s March CPI Inflation Eases to 0.1%, Below 0.4% Forecast
China’s March CPI Inflation Eases to 0.1%, Below 0.4% Forecast In March, China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a marginal year-over-year increase of 0.1%, a notable deceleration from the 0.7% growth observed in February. This rise fell short of market predictions, which had anticipated a 0.4% increase. The slowdown in CPI growth is a significant […]
Dollar Strengthens, Yen Weakens as Bets on Fed Rate Cut Decline
Dollar Strengthens, Yen Weakens as Bets on Fed Rate Cut Decline On Thursday, the U.S. dollar exhibited robustness following the release of U.S. inflation data that surpassed expectations. This data dampened the previously held anticipation of the Federal Reserve commencing its rate-cutting cycle as early as June. Meanwhile, the yen experienced a significant decline, dropping […]
WTI Drops to $84.70 Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks, US CPI Data Anticipation
WTI Drops to $84.70 Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks, US CPI Data Anticipation Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, is currently trading near $84.60, marking its fourth consecutive day in the red. This decline is influenced by a combination of factors including the build-up of US crude stocks and profit-taking activities. Market […]
Chinese Investments in Australia Fall to AUD 1.34 Billion, Down 36% – Study
Chinese Investments in Australia Fall to AUD 1.34 Billion, Down 36% – Study In 2023, Chinese investment in Australia witnessed a significant decrease, plunging 36% to AU$1.34 billion from AU$2.1 billion in the previous year. This downturn is highlighted in the recent “Demystifying Chinese Investment in Australia (April 2024)” report by KPMG Australia and The […]
China Reports Slight Increase in Forex Reserves, Unveils New Technology Lending Initiative
China Reports Slight Increase in Forex Reserves, Unveils New Technology Lending Initiative China’s foreign-exchange reserves experienced a modest increase in March, as revealed by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. Concurrently, the People’s Bank of China has announced a significant new initiative aimed at propelling the development of technology within the country. As of the […]
AUD/JPY Nears 99.90 Amid Expectations of RBA Holding Rates Steady
AUD/JPY Nears 99.90 Amid Expectations of RBA Holding Rates Steady The Australian Dollar/Japanese Yen (AUD/JPY) exchange rate has shown a significant uptrend, reaching nearly 99.90 during Monday’s European trading session. This bullish trend in the currency pair is largely driven by the robust performance of the Australian Dollar, buoyed by positive developments in Australia’s domestic […]
Japanese Yen Loses Most Early Gains, Falling from Two-Week High Against USD
Japanese Yen Loses Most Early Gains, Falling from Two-Week High Against USD The Japanese Yen (JPY), after reaching a two-week peak against the US Dollar (USD) during Friday’s Asian trading session, started to recede, trimming its early substantial gains to just modest levels. This retreat in the Yen’s value, however, is expected to be somewhat […]
RBNZ Expected to Maintain Steady Rates Amid Financial Instability Next Week
RBNZ Expected to Maintain Steady Rates Amid Financial Instability Next Week The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) faces a pivotal decision at its upcoming policy meeting on Wednesday, where it’s widely anticipated that they will maintain the current interest rate. With the official cash rate expected to stay at 5.5%, experts predict the RBNZ […]
EUR/USD Declines Toward 1.0830 Amid Market Caution, Attention on US NFP Data
EUR/USD Declines Toward 1.0830 Amid Market Caution, Attention on US NFP Data The Euro to Dollar exchange rate (EUR/USD) continues its downward trajectory that began on Thursday, approaching a value near 1.0830 during the Asian trading session on Friday. This movement reflects an increase in market caution, significantly influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions in the […]
WTI Holds Near Multi-Month High, Above $85 per Barrel
WTI Holds Near Multi-Month High, Above $85 per Barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) U.S. Crude Oil has exhibited signs of a bullish market, maintaining a strong position in a narrow trading range during Thursday’s Asian trading session. The commodity’s prices have been hovering just above the $85 mark, mirroring the stability seen at its highest […]
Kugler from the Fed Suggests Reducing Interest Rates in the Current Year May Be Suitable
Kugler from the Fed Suggests Reducing Interest Rates in the Current Year May Be Suitable Adriana Kugler, a Federal Reserve Governor, has indicated that the U.S. could see a reduction in inflation without a significant impact on employment or economic growth this year, paving the way for potential reductions in borrowing costs. This comes as […]
Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops Below 39,000, Reversing Earlier Gains
Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops Below 39,000, Reversing Earlier Gains As Tuesday’s trading session drew to a close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a shift back to negative territory, marking a notable development in the U.S. stock market. This change in trajectory for the DJIA was primarily influenced by the latest data indicating […]
Australian Dollar Struggles for Gains Against Strong US Dollar, Awaits ISM Services PMI
Australian Dollar Struggles for Gains Against Strong US Dollar, Awaits ISM Services PMI The Australian Dollar (AUD) is striving to continue its upward trend for a second day on Wednesday, facing challenges against a backdrop of varied economic factors. The AUD/USD pair has found some support due to a weakening US Dollar (USD), primarily influenced […]
Japan’s Service Sector Sees Rapid 7-Month Growth Boost in Demand – PMI
Japan’s Service Sector Sees Rapid 7-Month Growth Boost in Demand – PMI The Japanese service sector has experienced its most rapid expansion in seven months as of March, primarily driven by a surge in demand, especially in inbound tourism. This growth in services has been a critical factor in Japan’s recent economic performance, helping to […]