Quick Look: Keith Gill’s social media post reignited meme stock rallies, with
Quick Look: Germany, Europe’s economic powerhouse, faced unique challenges last year, including a loss of Russian gas and spiked energy costs. Despite challenges, certain sectors, like auto production, showed resilience with significant growth. The
Quick Look: USD/CHF stabilises with key support and resistance levels noted; potential for a bullish trend on breaking 0.9243. US Fed is likely to maintain rates; Swiss National Bank cut rates, with more cuts expected. The US shows mixed
Quick Look: USD/CAD nears key resistance at 1.36840-1.36860; support at 1.36720-1.36750. This week’s key events include US economic reports, Bank of Canada, and Federal Reserve rate decisions. Oil prices affect CAD; treasury yields and buying interest boost USD. The
Quick Look: Chinese Yuan is expected to depreciate to 7.35 by Q2 2024 and 7.45 by Q3. PBOC set the CNY reference rate at 7.1059, with operations aimed at stability. Shifts in Chinese production affect global market prices and
Quick Look: ECB Vice President hints at June rate cut, influencing EUR/USD exchange rates. Mixed PMI data presents a complex economic outlook; the US shows weaker figures. Technical patterns suggest a potential decline in EUR/USD amid fluctuating forex markets.
Quick Look: IMF revises the 2024 global growth forecast by 0.1%, maintaining a stable outlook amidst global challenges. Advanced economies like the US and the Eurozone show positive indicators, surpassing pre-COVID levels. Geopolitical tensions, inflation risks, and differing central
Quick Look: The Australian dollar rose 0.37% to 0.62254 after a recent 2.2% drop. Employment slowdowns, as only 7,200 jobs appeared in March, cooling labour market signals. RBA rate decision pending; Next meeting on May 7, influenced by Q1
Quick Look: Global Growth Projections: IMF predicts growth of 3% in 2023 and 2.9% in 2024. Geopolitical Tensions: Ongoing conflict in the Middle East escalates oil prices. Inflation Concerns: High inflation rates prompt fears of continued tight monetary policy.
Quick Look: AUD trades near a two-week high at 0.6630 against USD amid upcoming US CPI data and FOMC minutes. March CPI in the US will rise to 3.4% YoY; Fed rate cuts may appear from September 2024. Fed
Quick Look: Germany, Europe’s economic powerhouse, faced unique challenges last year, including a loss of Russian gas and spiked energy costs. Despite challenges, certain sectors, like auto production, showed resilience with significant growth. The labour market reflects gender disparity; reforms aim for full-time work and digital infrastructure to boost
Quick Look The BoJ has announced significant changes to its monetary policy, marking a departure from the negative interest rates since 2016. For the first time since 2007, the BoJ raised borrowing costs, setting short-term interest rates at about 0% to 0.1%. The policy adjustments include the end
Quick Look South Korea introduces the Corporate Value-up Programme to mitigate the “Korea Discount” and stimulate stock market valuations. The National Pension Service (NPS), the world’s third-largest pension fund, awaits details to adjust asset allocation. Comparisons with Japan’s market reforms spotlight potential benefits and investor scepticism regarding South
Quick Look February’s Consumer Price Index is about to rise by 0.4%, indicating an annual inflation rate of 3.1%. Core CPI, excluding gas and food, may decrease slightly from January’s figure. The Producer Price Index will show a marginal increase, reflecting ongoing inflation pressures. Federal Reserve Bank of
Quick Look GDP grows by 0.2% in December Quarter 2023, matching economists’ predictions. Annual Australia’s GDP Growth Rate hits 1.5%, aligning with expectations. Export growth and reduced imports boost the economy, while company stock reductions hinder. The household savings ratio rises after two years. Projections indicate a slowdown
Quick Look Japan now ranks as the world’s fourth-largest economy, trailing behind Germany. The country’s GDP contracted in the last quarter of 2023, with an annual shrinkage of 0.4%. Economic growth slowed to 1.9%