Patience needed, measured adjustments Fed uncertain if current economic dynamics are ‘remnants’ of pandemic recovery or the new normal Fed not certain if inflation is on track to 2% Fed unsure about length of policy lags Debates are no centred on what constitutes sufficiently restrictive and how long to maintain that stance She’s not pushing
© Reuters. The currency pair experienced a rebound from its weekly lows, trading higher near 0.5930 during the Asian session on Thursday, Nov 09, 2023. The rise was attributed primarily to a weakening US dollar rather than the impact of China’s mixed economic data. This data included a 0.2% yearly fall in October’s Consumer Price
© Reuters On Sunday, the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen slightly increased from their positions late Friday, following violent incidents in Israel over the weekend. This rise indicates the profound impact that Middle Eastern turmoil can have on global financial markets, particularly on the USD. The USD’s status as a safe-haven currency is reinforced
Share: Economists at Crédit Agricole highlight uncertainties surrounding a potential US government shutdown and its implications for the USD. Some relief and support to the USD if a resolution to prevent the shutdown is reached before the deadline The expectation is that a resolution will be reached before the 1 October deadline, possibly
Share: Gold price trades sideways as uncertainty about the interest rate outlook persists. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged but left doors open for further policy tightening. Unlike other G7 economies, the US remains resilient on the grounds of a strong labor market and upbeat consumer spending. Gold price (XAU/USD) struggles to find
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