The preliminary economic growth data for the second quarter of 2023 in Japan is here: Japan preliminary Q2 GDP +1.5% q/q (vs. expected +0.8%) Q2 GDP has been revised to +1.2% q/q and +4.8% y/y from +1.5% and +6.0% respectively The data confirms weak domestic demand with private consumption coming in at -0.6% q/q (the
AUD/USD, Australian Dollar, RBA, GDP – Talking Points: The Australian economy slowed in Q2, but less than expected. AUD/USD declined after the data release and is now testing key support. What’s next for AUD/USD? Recommended by Manish Jaradi Options for Beginners The Australian dollar fell against the US dollar after the Australian economy slowed in
Share: GBP/JPY stays defensive after two-day losing streak, bounces off one-week low. UK FinMin Hunt expects slower inflation despite September’s blip, challenging BoE rate hikes. Japan Monetary Base expands in August, suggesting need for hawkish BoJ. BoE Monetary Policy Report Hearings, Japan Q2 2023 GDP will be important for fresh impulse. GBP/JPY floats
Australian Dollar, AUD/USD, RBA, Lowe, Bullock, AU GDP, ASEAN, Range Trade – Talking Points The Australian Dollar bounced off some trend lines last week The RBA appears certain to be on hold tomorrow as the guard prepares to change GDP data and China relationships may provide some impetus. Higher AUD/USD? Recommended by Daniel McCarthy How
Share: The Canadian economy unexpectedly contracted during the second quarter, as indicated by data released on Friday. Analysts at CIBC point out that the decline in consumption is likely to hinder any future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada. Key Quotes: Forest fires may be taking a few decimal places off
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German Inflation Proves Stubborn, Narrowly Beating Forecasts Inflation in Germany proved hotter than expected, coming in at 6.1% vs 6% but down from last month’s print of 6.2%. Higher inflation in Europe complicates the ECB’s task particularly after ‘sources’ indicated that the committee is leaning more to the dovish end of the policy spectrum ahead
Barclays revised its projection for Chinese economic growth for this year to 4.5%, from 4.9%. For 2024 analysts at the bank project 4% GDP growth For the current quarter, Q3 2023, Barclays expects GDP at 3.5% As for the People’s Bank of China, the analysts expect an RRR cut of 25bp in the weeks ahead.
Share: Late in the New York session, the Pound Sterling (GBP) continued to hold its ground against the US Dollar (USD) after UK’s economy grew more than expected, despite US elevated inflation on the producer side. Hence, the GBP/USD trades at 1.2697, gaining 0.16%. Read More… The Pound Sterling (GBP) seems to be