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U.S. growth slows, Eurozone surprises in Q3

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
U.S. growth slows, Eurozone surprises in Q3

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

USD/JPY climbs, eyes on Japan's response.

Today's focus includes the US Crude Oil inventory report, ECB speeches, and major corporate earnings

22 Oct 2024, 07:19
USD/JPY climbs, eyes on Japan's response.

Gold extends record-breaking rally, China lowers rates

The People's Bank of China slashed key lending rates, with the 1-year LPR at 3.1% and the 5-year LPR at 3.6%. Meanwhile, gold prices continued their record-breaking rally, driven by rising geopolitical tensions

21 Oct 2024, 13:42
Gold extends record-breaking rally, China lowers rates

Gold's five-day winning streak continues

Gold hit a new high of $2,720 per ounce last week, reaching above $2,730 on Monday during Asian trading, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains.

21 Oct 2024, 06:17
Gold's five-day winning streak continues

Sterling gains on strong retail sales

Sterling rose on strong retail sales data, while Japan's inflation slowed, China's growth remained under pressure, and gold hit a record high amid geopolitical concerns

18 Oct 2024, 13:03
Sterling gains on strong retail sales

Gold at ATH, ECB cuts rates

Gold prices pushed through the $2700 resistance to claim $2714 a new record high on market uncertainty

18 Oct 2024, 08:02
Gold at ATH, ECB cuts rates

USD at August highs, markets await key US data

Retail sales and jobless claims are in focus as markets weigh the impact of consumer spending against labor market conditions

17 Oct 2024, 07:17
USD at August highs, markets await key US data

Sterling slumps as UK inflation declines sharply

Sterling slumped after UK inflation data showed a sharper-than-expected decline, fueling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut, while inflation trends in New Zealand and the US also point toward easing monetary policies

16 Oct 2024, 13:02
Sterling slumps as UK inflation declines sharply

Euro weakens: ECB faces deflation risks

Soft inflation in Europe fuels ECB easing expectations, while mixed UK employment data eases BoE inflation worries

15 Oct 2024, 07:35
Euro weakens: ECB faces deflation risks