Japan’s Wholesale Inflation Slows for 8th Month, Stays Above Target
Japan’s Wholesale Inflation Slows for 8th Month, Stays Above Target In the latest economic update from Japan, the nation’s wholesale inflation rate exhibited a continuing trend of deceleration in August, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline. This development is likely to be received with relief by households and retailers alike, who have been grappling […]
GBP/JPY aims for 184.00 as UK employment data paints a mixed picture
GBP/JPY aims for 184.00 as UK employment data paints a mixed picture During the Asian trading session on Tuesday, GBP/JPY exhibited a resilient upward trend, currently hovering around the 183.70 mark. The pair’s recent gains can be attributed to a nuanced assessment of the latest employment data emanating from the United Kingdom. The Office for […]
Experts Note Signs of an Economic Rebound for China as Stimulus Efforts Are Ramped Up
Experts Note Signs of an Economic Rebound for China as Stimulus Efforts Are Ramped Up China’s economy is poised for a rebound as experts and executives observe a gradual improvement in demand, increased economic activity, and reduced deflationary pressure. Optimism surrounds the country’s economic prospects, with expectations of continued recovery and the implementation of pro-growth […]
Previewing the Canada Jobs Report: Unemployment Rate on the Rise
Previewing the Canada Jobs Report: Unemployment Rate on the Rise The Canadian Labor Force Survey report is scheduled for release at 12:30 GMT on Friday by Statistics Canada. It is likely that the Canadian labor market will continue to show weakness, supporting the Bank of Canada’s decision to maintain interest rates. Despite raising rates in […]
Germany’s economy continues to struggle with stagnant growth
Germany’s economy continues to struggle with stagnant growth Germany’s economy is facing a persistent struggle with stagnant growth, and the second quarter of the year has brought more challenges. In this quarter, there was no growth in real GDP, and this follows two consecutive quarters of mild contractions. The situation is complicated, with some signs […]
S&P 500 Futures show cautiousness amid fluctuating yields
S&P 500 Futures show cautiousness amid fluctuating yields The market remains cautious on Wednesday as investors await the US ISM Services PMI. Concerns about China’s economy, fears of hawkish moves by the Federal Reserve, and Eurozone recession worries are likely contributing to the subdued risk appetite. S&P 500 Futures are slightly down following yesterday’s negative […]
Japanese Households Reduce Spending Power Due to Inflation
Japanese Households Reduce Spending Power Due to Inflation Japanese families spent less money in July because prices kept going up, and it’s making it hard for people to afford things. This is putting pressure on the government to come up with new ways to help the economy. In July, people spent 2.7% less money than […]
Asia Stocks Hold Strong Amid Positive China and Country Garden News
Asia Stocks Hold Strong Amid Positive China and Country Garden News Asian stocks remain strong as positive news from China and Country Garden boosts investor confidence. Despite a slow start to the week in other markets, China’s support for its bullish market and the US Labor Day holiday allowing for a break in policy discussions […]
Japan Finance Minister Advocates Market-Driven Currency Rates
Japan Finance Minister Advocates Market-Driven Currency Rates Japan’s Finance Minister, Shunichi Suzuki, delivered a clear message on Friday, advocating for market-driven currency rates as essential for the nation’s economic stability. While expressing concerns about sudden and sharp currency fluctuations, Suzuki refrained from hinting at any immediate intervention measures to counter the weakening yen, even as […]
Japan’s July Factory Output Falls, Amplifying Manufacturer Pressures
Japan’s July Factory Output Falls, Amplifying Manufacturer Pressures Japan’s manufacturing sector encountered a larger-than-anticipated decline in factory output during July, marking a challenging beginning to the second half of the year. This slump is raising concerns for manufacturers, particularly in light of uncertainties regarding China’s growth trajectory and the global economic outlook. Data from the […]
US Dollar Recovers from Jobs Shock, Australian Dollar Dips on Cooling Inflation
US Dollar Recovers from Jobs Shock, Australian Dollar Dips on Cooling Inflation The dollar experienced its most pronounced decline in a month and a half on Wednesday, prompted by the perception among investors that weaker-than-anticipated U.S. jobs data has diminished the likelihood of further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The Japanese yen remained near […]
UK Shop Price Inflation at 10-Month Low
UK Shop Price Inflation at 10-Month Low The rate of price increases in UK stores has decelerated to its slowest growth rate since October, as reported by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC revealed that prices climbed by 6.9% in the year leading up to August, down from July’s 8.4%. The primary driver behind […]
Asian Stock Markets Rise as China Equities Drive Regional Gains
Asian Stock Markets Rise as China Equities Drive Regional Gains Asian stock markets defied potential headwinds stemming from the hawkish stance of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium, exhibiting remarkable resilience on Monday. The trading sentiment echoed the modest gains observed in US equities. Powell’s statement on Friday alluded […]
S&P500 Futures rise, yields steady after big moves, central bankers in focus
S&P500 Futures rise, yields steady after big moves, central bankers in focus S&P500 Futures are slightly up, and interest rates have steadied after some big changes. People are paying attention to central bankers. The mood in the market is somewhat positive, but it’s struggling to stay as upbeat as yesterday. This week, there are important […]
New Zealand’s Q2 Retail Sales Beat Expectations, NZD/USD Falls to 0.5940 on Weak ex Autos Data
New Zealand’s Q2 Retail Sales Beat Expectations, NZD/USD Falls to 0.5940 on Weak ex Autos Data In the early hours of Wednesday, during the Asian trading session, Statistics New Zealand unveiled the Retail Sales data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, offering a snapshot of New Zealand’s economic landscape. The headline Retail Sales figures […]
China’s yuan finds footing near 9-month lows as Beijing slows slide
China’s yuan finds footing near 9-month lows as Beijing slows slide Despite concerns about the economy and rising US yields, China’s yuan has found some footing near 9-month lows as Beijing takes steps to slow its slide. State-owned banks have conducted swaps in offshore markets to increase the cost of shorting the yuan, aiming to […]
Softening Core Inflation in Japan Supports Expectation of Unchanged BOJ Stance
Softening Core Inflation in Japan Supports Expectation of Unchanged BOJ Stance The latest consumer price data from Japan shows that core inflation slowed in July, indicating the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is unlikely to rush towards phasing out monetary easing despite the fact that inflation continues to be above the central bank’s 2% target. The […]
S&P500 Futures Hit 5-Week Low, Yields Reach Yearly High on Hawkish Fed Minutes and Global Woes
S&P500 Futures Hit 5-Week Low, Yields Reach Yearly High on Hawkish Fed Minutes and Global Woes The risk appetite in the market remains downbeat as investors express concerns over a hawkish Federal Reserve stance amidst global economic woes. Additionally, challenges to market sentiment arise from geopolitical and economic troubles emanating from China, along with recently […]