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Forex markets have been relatively subdued today. Sterling remains steady after June’s UK CPI data revealed that both headline and core inflation were unchanged from the previous month. Significantly, services inflation also failed to cool, which could keep BoE cautious about making a premature rate cut on August 1. Some key members of the MPC
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Yen surged significantly against all major currencies during European session, with speculation on whether Japan has intervened again in the markets. Last week, it was rumored that Japanese authorities had spent JPY 3.5 trillion to prop up Yen. Despite this, top officials have been tight-lipped, refusing to confirm any direct actions. Outgoing top currency diplomat
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Yen weakened broadly during Asian session today, giving back some of last week’s strong gains that were reportedly driven by Japan’s market intervention. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi repeated in a press conference that it is crucial for currency rates to move “stably” and reflect economic fundamentals. He reiterated the government’s commitment to taking
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One of the reasons why India and Indians weather global economic crises better than their global peers is due to their significant gold holdings. Gold tends to do well or at least offers a store of value during economic calamities. Whether it was the Great Financial Crisis of 2007-08 or the COVID-19 catastrophe, if you
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Dollar bounces higher in early US session, buoyed by stronger-than-expected retail sales data. This resilience in consumer spending comes despite the persistent high inflation and elevated interest rates. The robust retail sales figures lend support to Fed’s soft landing scenario, where the economy slows down without falling into a recession. However, there are concerns that
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Gold prices were steady on Tuesday, buoyed by bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, while focus shifted to U.S. economic data due later in the day for further monetary policy clues. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold held its ground at $2,422.12 per ounce, as of 0021 GMT. Prices hit their highest
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Asian markets began the week with a cautious tone, as weaker-than-expected GDP growth from China dampened investor sentiment, even though the selloff in stocks has been limited. Today’s set of data, coupled with recent weak PMI readings, points to broader deceleration in China’s recovery momentum, as both consumer and business sentiment are struggling. Markets are
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