RBNZ’s Breman: Economic outlook has evolved broadly similar to MPC’s expectations
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman said on Monday that the economic outlook has evolved broadly in line with the Monetary Policy Committee’s expectations, with signs continuing to emerge that growth is recovering.
China Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 1.3%, below expectations (2.9%) in November
China Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 1.3%, below expectations (2.9%) in November
China Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 1.3%, below expectations (2.9%) in November
China Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 1.3%, below expectations (2.9%) in November
Breaking: China’s November Retail Sales increase 1.3%, Industrial Production up 4.8%
China’s Retail Sales rose 1.3% year-over-year (YoY) in November vs. 2.9% expected and 2.9% in October, the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.
Breaking: China’s November Retail Sales increase 1.3%, Industrial Production up 4.8%
China’s Retail Sales rose 1.3% year-over-year (YoY) in November vs. 2.9% expected and 2.9% in October, the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.
United Kingdom Total Trade Balance: £-4.824B (October) vs previous £-1.094B
United Kingdom Total Trade Balance: £-4.824B (October) vs previous £-1.094B
United Kingdom Trade Balance; non-EU down to £-10.255B in October from previous £-6.816B
United Kingdom Trade Balance; non-EU down to £-10.255B in October from previous £-6.816B
Turkey Current Account Balance came in at $0.457B, above forecasts ($0.4B) in October
Turkey Current Account Balance came in at $0.457B, above forecasts ($0.4B) in October
United Kingdom Index of Services (3M/3M) below forecasts (0.1%) in October: Actual (0%)
United Kingdom Index of Services (3M/3M) below forecasts (0.1%) in October: Actual (0%)
EUR/USD: Advance in EUR from late last month has ended – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) is under mild downward pressure and could edge lower and test 1.1600; a clear break below this level is unlikely.
ECB’s Villeroy: Wise thing is to maintain interest rates at current level
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker and French central bank governor, Francois Villeroy, said during European trading hours on Wednesday that the wise thing is to hold interest rates steady at their current level.
Japanese Yen bulls seem hesitant as fiscal concerns offset BoJ rate hike bets, ahead of Fed
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the front foot against a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD) through the early European session on Wednesday, though it lacks bullish conviction.
GBP: Sterling gains on UK budget relief – ING
The UK budget lifted Pound Sterling (GBP) modestly as fiscal pressures eased, but back-loaded tax measures and upcoming BoE rate cuts could keep the currency’s upside limited, ING’s FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $53.41 per troy ounce, up 0.12% from the $53.35 it cost on Wednesday.
GBP/USD: Unlikely to break below 1.3000 – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) could decline further; deeply oversold conditions suggest it is unlikely to break below 1.3000. In the longer run, there is room for GBP to test the significant support level at 1.3000, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
JPY: Under political pressure – Commerzbank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued to depreciate steadily over the last few days, reaching its weakest level against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, with USD/JPY even rising above 157.
European Gas retreats – ING
European natural Gas prices fell nearly 2.4% on Wednesday, pressured by reports of U.S.–Russia peace discussions despite colder weather accelerating storage withdrawals, ING’s commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
Dow Jones futures climb as Nvidia boosts AI trade, US NFP awaited
Dow Jones futures advance 0.62% to trade near 46,500 during European hours on Thursday, ahead of the United States (US) market open. The S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures are also higher, rising 1.29% and 1.78% to around 6,750 and 25,150, respectively, at the time of writing.
EUR/USD: Major support at 1.1470 is unlikely to come under threat – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) could test 1.1500 before rebounding; the major support at 1.1470 is unlikely to come under threat. In the longer run, the bias for EUR has shifted to the downside; it is too early to tell if it can reach 1.1470, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Oil: Russia-Ukraine peace talk noise – ING
Oil prices came under pressure yesterday, with ICE Brent settling about 2.1% lower, ING’s commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.