© Reuters Investing.com– Most Asian currencies moved in a tight range on Thursday, while the dollar steadied near six-month highs as signs of sticky U.S. inflation spurred continued concerns over a hawkish Federal Reserve. Weak economic data from China also dented sentiment towards Asian markets, with both and in the country continuing to decline through
The decision was expected by markets: From RBC’s response, analysts at the bank note that while headline CPI has slowed, the BoC’s preferred core measure remains persistently above the 2% target. Inflation is likely to gain in the near term: Wage growth is still high oil prices higher in recent weeks RBS note that rates
With the US shut for Labour Day holiday, European indices were largely subdued overnight on some wait-and-see, failing to tap on gains in the earlier Asian session. European bond yields edged slightly higher, largely following through from last Friday’s moves. Despite the softer read in the recent US jobs report, the resilience in US Treasury
Share: Pound Sterling attempts recovery from below 1.2600 but still remains fragile as factory activities weaken further. UK factory activities dropped to 43.0, the lowest reading in the past 39 months. The BoE is expected to raise interest rates consecutive for the 15th time this month. The Pound Sterling (GBP) strives for a
On Tuesday [05/09], the Reserve Bank of Australia will make a decision on interest rates, which are expected to remain unchanged for the third consecutive month. Weaker economic growth makes the RBA likely to be more cautious this time around. GDP figures due to be released on Wednesday [06/09] will show whether growth slowed or
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 10, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/ By Ankur Banerjee and Joice Alves SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar edged lower on Monday, with U.S. markets closed for a holiday, as investors weighed U.S. jobs data that showed some signs of cooling, boosting bets
© Reuters. Investing.com– Most Asian currencies kept to a tight range on Monday, while the dollar fell slightly as mixed U.S. jobs data cemented bets that the Federal Reserve will keep rates steady this month, with focus now turning to more economic cues from China. While data released on Friday read more than expected, the
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A woman holds euro banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration LONDON (Reuters) – The euro rose against the dollar on Friday and euro zone bonds yields fell after data showed a big increase in the U.S. unemployment rate in August, supporting the view that Federal Reserve might