Saxony August CPI +6.8% vs +6.7% y/y prior

It truly is a mixed bag for the inflation readings for German states today. But considering the latest one from Saxony here, at the balance it suggests a slightly stronger than expected annual headline inflation reading at the national level. The estimate for the German CPI later is 6.0% y/y, down from 6.2% y/y previously.

The Art of Stock Market Manipulation: Why Retail Investors Often Lose Out – Analytics & Forecasts – 30 August 2023

The stock market, while an integral part of global finance, isn’t immune to manipulation. Many times, retail investors, or everyday individuals investing personal capital, find themselves at a disadvantage when matched against bigger institutional players. This article sheds light on how market manipulation occurs and why private individuals often bear the brunt of these tactics.

Gold bulls hold out some hope towards the end of August

It has been a poor month for gold but the technical picture shows that it could’ve been a whole lot worse. Gold is now trading back to around $1,923 but was close to around $1,885 at the lows this month – its lowest levels since March. Gold (XAU/USD) daily chart So, what does the technicals