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Japan’s Shunto negotiations yield 5.28% pay rise, a 33-year high

Major Japanese firms have committed to a 5.28% wage increase, marking a 33-year peak.

15 Mar 2024, 12:02
Japan’s Shunto negotiations yield 5.28% pay rise, a 33-year high

US jobs data beat estimates with negative revision

The US nonfarm payroll employment rose by 275K in February, compared to a downwardly revised 229K in January and above market expectations of 200K.

8 Mar 2024, 14:13
US jobs data beat estimates with negative revision

A closeup on Fed chair Powell's semiannual testimony

The Fed's continued vigilance regarding inflation risks was emphasized

6 Mar 2024, 15:17
A closeup on Fed chair Powell's semiannual testimony

US inflation data aligns with market predictions, fuels rate cut speculation

The US PCE Price Index rose 0.3% in January 2024, matching forecasts and fueling optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts amid slowing core inflation to 2.8%.

29 Feb 2024, 14:27
US inflation data aligns with market predictions, fuels rate cut speculation

Oil prices steady after 1% dip

Wall Street stock futures point lower amid anticipation of U.S. economic data

28 Feb 2024, 13:35
Oil prices steady after 1% dip

Sterling-Yen eyes return to the 200 club

GBP/JPY nears 200, a first since 2008

26 Feb 2024, 07:32
Sterling-Yen eyes return to the 200 club

FOMC meeting insights awaited today

Market participants are eagerly anticipating the FOMC minutes, poised to glean insights into the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts.

21 Feb 2024, 14:50
FOMC meeting insights awaited today

Technical recession looms large as markets brace for US Data

European futures point to cautious start

15 Feb 2024, 08:34
Technical recession looms large as markets brace for US Data

Markets await NFP impact

NFP anticipation grips markets as an eventful week concludes

2 Feb 2024, 07:34
Markets await NFP impact

The week ahead

Markets gear up for a hot and busy week on the calendar

29 Jan 2024, 14:31
The week ahead