The Bank of Mexico chose to keep its highest benchmark policy rate at 11.25%, as expected, at its November 2023 meeting. This decision, the fifth consecutive pause, follows a series of 15 rate hikes since June 2021. Although annual headline inflation eased slightly in October to 4.26% from 4.45% in September, it remains high. Inflation
© Reuters The US dollar is forecasted to maintain its strength through the end of 2023, despite traditional weakness in the November-December period. This strength is driven by US macro outperformance and a hawkish Federal Reserve. High US rates, described as risk-negative events, are positively influencing the dollar while adversely affecting pro-cyclical currencies in Europe
US Dollar, Japanese Yen, USD/JPY, Bank of Japan – Talking Points: BOJ kept negative rates on hold. JGB 10-year yield target and band maintained. What is the outlook for USD/JPY and what are the signposts to watch? Recommended by Manish Jaradi How to Trade USD/JPY The Japanese yen tumbled against the US dollar after the
Oil (Brent Crude, WTI) News and Analysis OPEC maintains 2023/24 oil demand growth and economic growth forecasts Brent crude oil receives lift after the news but reenters oversold territory WTI oil attempts to push higher – US EIA short-term Energy Outlook due later The analysis in this article makes use of chart patterns and key
The only standout is that the Japanese government raised the view on exports for the first time in three months, noting that it is “showing movements of picking up recently”. Besides that, here is the rest of the overall assessments: Private consumption is picking up Business investment is picking up Industrial production shows signs of
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A view of the exterior of the JP Morgan Chase & Co. corporate headquarters in New York City May 20, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – JPMorgan (NYSE:)’s analysts said on Friday they were maintaining the investment bank’s “bearish view” on the Japanese yen after Friday’s move by the Bank
