Wed, May 01, 2024

Forex

China sees growth in consumer spending

Chinese Economy Booming with $306 Billion Corporate Credit

In its yuan credit market, China has recently raced ahead of the US for corporate bond sales, a remarkable change that emphasizes the growing influence of the two nations’ divergent monetary policies. According to statistics, non-financial companies issued more bonds in yuan than in dollars in both July and August, marking a first for two …

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dollar

More Trouble Ahead for the Yen Amid U.S. Yield Rise

On Wednesday, the dollar ruled everything it surveyed, reaching a new 24-year top against the yen and nearing a 20-year high against the euro as U.S. economic data supported the Federal Reserve’s intention to continue its aggressive policy tightening.   The American dollar was also boosted by global economic turbulence that drove investors to safety. …

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Baht

Asia’s Exchange Markets on a Rise, Thai Baht Leads The Way

The Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit led advances among developing Asian currencies on Thursday, as the dollar fell after the US Federal Reserve hiked rates by an expected 50 basis points but lowered its rate-hike forecast. The baht (THB=TH) rose 0.9 percent to its highest level since October 2021, followed by the ringgit (USDMYR) and …

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The Dollar At 20-Year Highs, And Might Headed For Higher

The Dollar At 20-Year Highs, And Might Headed For Higher

On Wednesday, the dollar index fell further from 20-year highs, with the US Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates by a half-point later in the day and by 250 points. After experiencing wild gyrations in recent weeks, currency markets have settled down to await the Fed’s announcement and Chairman Jerome Powell’s press conference. The …

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rouble

Kherson ResistsThe Russian Rouble Amid War

According to Russia-backed troops that have taken control of Kherson in southern Ukraine, the Russian rouble will be used starting Sunday.   However, Kherson’s Ukrainian mayor, Ihor Kolykhaiev, who was recently deposed by Russian authorities, has stated that he does not believe this will be feasible because the region’s sole functioning financial system is Ukrainian, …

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Roubles

OMV Plans Ruble Accounts For Russia’s Ruble Only Gas Trade

OMV (OMVV.VI) is one of the top importers of Russian gas. The last Thursday, some resources have reported that OMV is now preparing to create ruble accounts at Gazprombank in Switzerland. On Wednesday, Russian energy giant Gazprom (GAZP.MM) informed Poland and Bulgaria that it would cut off gas supplies if they did not comply with …

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