The US economy’s strength stoked concerns about the prospect of higher rates. US services industry activity unexpectedly increased in November. The market anticipates the terminal rate to increase to 5.001% in May, up roughly nine basis points from last week. Global equities rose slightly on Tuesday after Monday’s decline as fresh indications of the US Read More…
Investors are growing more optimistic about China’s reopening. US firms created 263,000 jobs in November, well over estimates of 200,000. The Fed will likely increase rates by 50bps at the next meeting. Currency futures prices rose on Monday as the US Dollar failed to gain traction and wallowed at five-month lows. The traders downplayed the Read More…
Data revealed that manufacturing activity in the United States shrank in November. The PCE price index grew 6.0% in the year ending in October after rising 6.3% in September. Precious metals may benefit from Friday’s jobs data meeting or falling short of expectations. After a rough day on Thursday, precious metals pulled back slightly on Read More…
US crude oil stocks fell by about 13 million barrels in the week ending November 25. Oil rose with hope for a revival in demand in China, the biggest consumer of petroleum. The US Dollar declined after Powell’s speech boosted oil prices. On Wednesday, Oil prices rose by more than $2 a barrel due to Read More…
Investors are awaiting a speech from Fed chair Powell. Weaker-than-expected consumer price data from Germany and Spain kept Euro futures prices down. Australia’s annual increase in CPI for October was 6.9%, down from 7.3% in September. Currency futures edged lower early Wednesday as the US dollar held steady near a one-week high, holding on to Read More…
Beijing’s ban on equity refinancing for listed property enterprises was lifted. There are rumors recent Chinese protests will lead to an early easing of restrictions. Analysts believe that the Fed will remain hawkish and disappoint investors. Tuesday saw a surge in Asian equities as Beijing’s latest initiative to encourage developers boosted the real estate market, Read More…
