The stock futures showed a modest rise on Monday, signaling a potential shift in the market following a week of volatility. Last week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw declines, while the Dow and Russell 2000 experienced gains. Despite these fluctuations, market strategists are optimistic about the increased participation across sectors, viewing it as a
As the week kicks off, U.S. stock futures are on the rise, setting the stage for a week filled with central bank meetings and major tech company earnings. The focus will primarily be on central banks, with scheduled policy meetings from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan. The Federal
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has shown signs of weakness, with analysts predicting a range of 0.5875 to 0.5920. The current market conditions indicate that the NZD may be oversold, suggesting limited downside potential. Analysts at UOB Group FX are closely monitoring the key level of 0.5850 for any significant movements. Following a recent dip
The AUD/USD pair is currently on an upward trajectory towards 0.6552, marking a rebound from a 12-week low. Investors are eagerly awaiting the release of Australian inflation data, as recent weeks have seen the AUD in the currency pair with the USD drop by more than 3%. This decline can be attributed to a global
The USD/JPY pair began the new week on a positive note, attracting fresh buyers during the Asian session and rising to the 154.35 region. This increase can be attributed to some repositioning trades ahead of the upcoming central bank events this week. A positive risk tone in the market has led to a decrease in
As President Boluarte addressed Congress on Peru’s independence day, she expressed optimism about the country’s economic future. Despite facing allegations of corruption and abuse of power, Boluarte highlighted her plans to call for elections in 2026 by next April. Taking office after the ouster of her predecessor, Pedro Castillo, Boluarte faced challenges with protests and
Some economists are suggesting that implementing quantitative tightening (QT) could potentially strengthen the Yen in a more sustainable manner. The plan by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to announce cuts to purchases of Japanese Government Bonds (JGB) in July is seen as a move that could reduce interest rate differentials with the US dollar, ultimately
The Chief Economist of the Bank of England (BoE), Huw Pill, recently conveyed a hawkish tone, expressing concerns about the strength of services inflation and wage growth. This indicates a level of discomfort in the current economic conditions. Additionally, Jonathan Haskel, an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), highlighted a higher-for-longer stance due
Analyzing the recent economic indicators for Australia, there seems to be a mixed outlook regarding the future of producer prices in the country. While some experts predict a potential interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in August, others forecast a rate cut later in the year. This uncertainty has been fueled
Central banking, often stereotyped as a dull and monotonous field, has recently sparked a debate on its excitement factor. Departing Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan challenges this perception, emphasizing that the role of a central banker is far from boring. In an interview with the Bieler Tagblatt, Jordan defended his tenure at the central
Recently, six major banks, including Bank of America and Citigroup, reached a settlement agreement to pay $80 million to resolve antitrust litigation in New York. The lawsuit alleged that these financial institutions conspired to manipulate the prices of European government bonds between 2007 and 2012. The accused banks, which also include Jefferies, NatWest, Nomura, and
China’s industrial profits saw a 3.6% year-on-year rise in June, following a 0.7% gain in May, according to official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The first-half earnings increased by 3.5%, accelerating from a 3.4% rise in the January-May period. NBS statistician Wei Ning attributed this growth to relatively rapid industrial production