The U.S. existing home sales have surged to a one-year high in February, showing a promising trend for the upcoming spring selling season. The National Association of Realtors reported that home sales increased by 9.5% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million units, the highest level since February 2023. This marks
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The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to maintain the dot plot view for interest rate reductions this year has resulted in a direct response in the markets. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s accommodative stance following the FOMC meeting has led to a decline in the dollar. Powell’s willingness to maintain vigilance on inflation while indicating a
In a recent blog post on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) website, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned about the growing pressure on central banks to cut interest rates during a major election year. She highlighted the importance of maintaining central bank independence, stating that policymakers need to resist these pressures. Georgieva emphasized that central banks
The AUDUSD pair has been experiencing a steady decline since early March, slipping below both its 50- and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs). However, following dovish signals from the FOMC, the pair managed to reverse its downward trend and reclaim the SMAs. This recovery comes as a result of the market reacting positively to the
The EUR/USD pair gained ground for the second consecutive session following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain its benchmark rates at 5.5%. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks in the post-meeting press conference highlighted a dovish stance, which added further pressure on the Greenback. Powell pointed out that while inflation is showing signs of moderation, the
The latest economic data reveals that exports have surged by 7.8% year-on-year, showcasing a positive trend in international trade. On the other hand, imports experienced a more modest growth of 0.5%. Notably, Japanese exports to the US have seen a substantial increase of 18.4% year-on-year, while exports to Western Europe also demonstrated a significant rise
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently projected that U.S. retail sales are expected to increase by up to 3.5% in 2024, which is a slower pace compared to the growth seen in 2023. This forecast comes at a time when inflation is proving to be a significant hindrance to a robust recovery in consumer spending.
Tokio Marine, a Japanese insurer, is setting its sights on overseas acquisitions and could potentially spend around $10 billion on such ventures. The co-head of the company’s international business, Chris Williams, revealed that Tokio Marine’s international business now contributes more than 50% of the company’s profits, a significant increase from less than 3% two decades
The US Dollar is facing some obstacles as it nears the Federal Reserve rate decision, slipping from its high to below 104.00. Investors are closely watching the US Federal Reserve (Fed) as it prepares to announce its monetary policy statement and provide insight on the number of anticipated rate cuts for the year. The dot
The Danish central bank surprised many on Wednesday when it almost doubled its forecast for economic growth this year. The increase in projection was attributed to strong production by drug maker Novo Nordisk and the restart of natural gas production in the North Sea. The central bank now anticipates GDP to grow by 2.4% this
The current state of the gold market is one of struggle as the price of gold hangs near a one-week low. This lack of meaningful traction can be attributed to hawkish expectations from the Federal Reserve. The robust US consumer and producer inflation figures released last week have fueled speculations that the Fed will maintain
The Office for National Statistics is set to release the UK CPI data for February, providing key insights into the country’s inflation rate and its potential impact on the Bank of England’s interest rate policy. This analysis will delve into the expectations for the CPI data, the BoE’s stance on interest rates, and the possible