Quick Look: Cacao bean prices in New York and London witnessed significant
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/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: USD/CHF technical levels support at 0.9075, with key resistance at 0.9243 marked by SMA hurdles. Surpassed several technical barriers since early 2024, signalling a robust reversal pattern. Influenced by events like Israel’s drone attack on Iran and
Quick Look: U.S. stocks show slight gains as investors seek recovery from last week’s losses, with the Dow Jones up by 10 points. Market volatility was highlighted by significant downturns last week, including a 2.3% drop in the Dow
Quick Look: M&A activities in cybersecurity saw a decrease to $985 million across eight deals in 2024, down from $7.1 billion in 2023. Cyber threats increased 2.5x during geopolitical tensions, with 3,380 incidents reported in 2023. The security startup
Quick Look: RBNZ is on a path to hold OCR at 5.5% amidst recession and falling inflation. NZ is in a technical recession; the Q4 economy contracted by -0.3%. The US labour market is strong, but the Fed is
Quick Look: AUD gains against US Dollar amid economic optimism and ahead of US Initial Jobless Claims. Economic indicators show Australia’s robust economic performance, with services and composite PMI rising. US shows mixed economic signals; Fed officials signal readiness
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 February’s annual inflation rate in Turkey soared to 67.07%, up from January’s 64.86%. The monthly Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) rose by 4.53% in February, surpassing expectations. Central Bank of Turkey ramped up interest rates by 3,650 basis points to 45% since June. The Turkish lira weakened
Quick Look China’s GDP growth has reached a 30-year low amidst a backdrop of declining birth rates and high youth unemployment. Despite challenges in the financial and property markets, sectors like tourism, electric vehicles, and solar panels show robust growth. The economy expanded by nearly 5% last year,
Quick Look France announces a €8 billion ultralong bond issuance with a maturity date in May 2055, showcasing strong market confidence. Despite high investor demand, French consumer confidence dips further in February, reflecting ongoing economic concerns. Qatar pledges a substantial €10 billion investment in France’s economy, targeting key
Quick Look Germany’s DAX Index edges up by a mere 0.02% on Monday, hinting at market cautiousness. Key economic data releases slated for this week include inflation figures, economic sentiment indicators, and labour market information. Daiwa Capital Markets predicts a significant moderation in inflation rates across various sectors.
Quick Look Japan and the UK entered technical recessions with negative GDP growth for two consecutive quarters. Germany’s economy also reports consecutive quarterly declines in GDP. China’s economic slowdown, particularly in its property sectors,