China’s economy slows significantly in the second quarter
China’s economic growth slowed well below expectations in the second quarter, impacted by the recent Covid restrictions in some regions of the country that hurt industrial activity, while the war in Ukraine and global supply shortages added…
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Euro probes below parity but break needs to be verified
The EURUSD eventually broke below parity and hit new lowest since 2002 at 0.9952, after hovering around this level in past three days.
Although break of parity needs a confirmation on repeated close below this level, strong negative signal…
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Oil prices fall 4.5% on growing expectations for large US rate hike / demand concerns
WTI oil price slumped on Thursday, being down over 4.5% for the day, driven by further rise of the dollar on prospects of larger than expected US rate hike, on central bank’s policy meeting due later this month.
Also, growing fears of…
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Rising pressure on Euro suggests that final break below parity is near
The Euro is hovering just above parity level for the third consecutive day, with this critical support being dented but bears were so far unable to break lower.
Limited upticks show that downside pressure is strong, though headwinds from…
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Fresh speculations that Fed may opt for 1% rate hike lift dollar
The USDJPY accelerated higher in Asia / early Europe on Thursday, gaining over 1% and hitting new 24-year high, lifted by expectations for another big rate hike by Fed, as well as increased safe-haven demand on growing fears of a recession.…
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The Bank of Canada raises interest rate by 1% – the hike size last seen in 1998
The Bank of Canada surprised by decision to raise its interest rate by 100 basis points on today’s policy meeting, as markets expected 0.75% hike, in the action last seen in August 1998, when the central bank was defending its currency.…
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US inflation rose to new highest in over four decades in June
US inflation continued to rise and hit 9.1% in twelve months through June, from 8.6% previous month and beating forecasts for 8.8% increase, while monthly figure showed consumer price rising to 1.3% in June from 1.0% in May and above 1.1%…
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Gold looks for fresh signals from US inflation data
Spot gold is holding near 10-month low and within a narrow range, as traders await release of US inflation figures for June for fresh signals.
The yellow metal is in a steep downtrend from 2022 peak at $2070, posted in March, despite…
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The dollar could rally further if US inflation meets forecasts
The dollar maintains firm tone and holding near new 20-year high at 108.40 in European trading on Wednesday, with narrow ranges signaling quiet mode ahead today’s key event – release of US June inflation data.
US consumer prices are…
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Britain’s economy unexpectedly grows in May
UK economy expanded by 0.5% in May after contracting by 0.2% in April and beat expectations minimum growth of 0.1%.
Unexpected growth in May comes after lower than expected GDP fall in April, adding to optimism about quarterly growth in…
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