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Eurozone wage growth hits three-decade high, complicating ECB’s policy path

Eurozone wage growth surged to a 31-year high, UK inflation exceeded expectations, and China's central bank held rates steady amid ongoing economic challenges

20 Nov 2024, 12:50
Eurozone wage growth hits three-decade high, complicating ECB’s policy path

Gold and safe-haven assets surge

European stocks fell and the euro weakened amid escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions, while gold surged as investors sought safe-haven assets

19 Nov 2024, 14:19
Gold and safe-haven assets surge

Dollar nears 2-year high

The dollar index nears a two-year high as markets eye inflation data and central bank policies

18 Nov 2024, 13:20
Dollar nears 2-year high

Fed’s Collins leaves December rate cut in question

Fed’s Susan Collins signaled that a December rate cut remains uncertain, emphasizing the need for more data, while UK GDP growth slowed sharply in Q3, and US retail sales beat expectations with a 0.4% rise in October

15 Nov 2024, 13:59
Fed’s Collins leaves December rate cut in question

US inflation edges higher

Inflation concerns persist globally, as U.S. inflation ticks up and central bankers in Europe caution on growth and policy impacts.

13 Nov 2024, 13:53
US inflation edges higher

Trump victory ignites market surge as stocks, dollar, and yields soar

Donald Trump's victory drove US stocks, the dollar, and Treasury yields higher, as investors bet on a revival of pro-growth policies.

6 Nov 2024, 13:28
Trump victory ignites market surge as stocks, dollar, and yields soar

Trump wins: market reacts to red sweep

he U.S. Dollar strengthened significantly, rising about 1.5% as investors adjusted their positions in response to the election outcome

6 Nov 2024, 11:01
Trump wins: market reacts to red sweep

US job growth slows to lowest rate since 2020

The U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, well below market expectations of 113,000 and following downward revisions to previous months, as hurricanes and strike actions weighed on hiring across key sectors

1 Nov 2024, 14:14
US job growth slows to lowest rate since 2020

Global Q3 economic wrap: US slowdown & Eurozone surprises

The U.S. economy grew by 2.8% in Q3, slightly under expectations, while strong consumer spending and a resilient job market supported growth. In Europe, Germany’s inflation rose to 2%, and Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4%, with both Germany and France exceeding forecasts.

30 Oct 2024, 14:11
Global Q3 economic wrap: US slowdown & Eurozone surprises

Political shift lifts USD/JPY as Japan's ruling party loses ground

Mixed start with strong USD driven by rising yields and Fed rate cut expectations

28 Oct 2024, 05:55
Political shift lifts USD/JPY as Japan's ruling party loses ground