Share: In a reaction to the US executive order banning certain investments in Chinese technology companies, China’s Commerce Ministry showed grave concerns and marked the rights to take measures in retaliation early Thursday in Asia, per Reuters. The news also quotes China Commerce Ministry as saying, “Hopes that the US will respect laws
Share: USD/MXN rises 0.30% on Tuesday amidst a risk-off impulse. Chinese economic woes spurred by imports and exports plunging weakened the Mexican Peso. Upcoming Mexican inflation data on Wednesday could shed some light on the Bank of Mexico’s next monetary policy decision. USD/MXN gained traction on Tuesday as risk-aversion triggered outflows from the
Share: AUD/USD holds lower grounds near intraday bottom, prints the first daily loss in four. Aussie Westpac Consumer Confidence slumps for August but NAB sentiment numbers improved for July, China Trade Balance improves in July. Sentiment sours amid geopolitical woes, cautious mood ahead of top-tier data. US trade data may entertain traders ahead
Share: Early Tuesday in Asia, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand unveils results of its first stress test for the life insurance industry while suggesting that the major players are well-placed to overcome the severe economic and insurance shocks, while continuing to pay out on policy claims, reported Reuters. More to come .
Share: WTI crude oil prints three-day winning streak to poke yearly high marked in April, sticks to daily gains of late. OPEC+ production cuts join price-positive statements from Saud Arabia, Russia to underpin Oil price run-up. Hopes of easy rates, China stimulus and US Dollar’s pullback add strength to WTI run-up. This week’s
Share: The Bank of England (BoE) will announce its Interest Rate Decision on Thursday, August 3 at 11:00 GMT and as we get closer to the release time, here are the expectations forecast by the economists and researchers of 10 major banks. Read More… The Pound Sterling (GBP) remained subdued on Wednesday as investors await the