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New Zealand’s Q2 Retail Sales Beat Expectations, NZD/USD Falls to 0.5940 on Weak ex Autos Data In the early hours of Wednesday, during the Asian trading session, Statistics New Zealand unveiled the Retail Sales data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, offering a snapshot of New Zealand’s economic landscape. The headline Retail Sales figures

China’s yuan finds footing near 9-month lows as Beijing slows slide Despite concerns about the economy and rising US yields, China’s yuan has found some footing near 9-month lows as Beijing takes steps to slow its slide. State-owned banks have conducted swaps in offshore markets to increase the cost of shorting the yuan, aiming to

Softening Core Inflation in Japan Supports Expectation of Unchanged BOJ Stance The latest consumer price data from Japan shows that core inflation slowed in July, indicating the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is unlikely to rush towards phasing out monetary easing despite the fact that inflation continues to be above the central bank’s 2% target. The

S&P500 Futures Hit 5-Week Low, Yields Reach Yearly High on Hawkish Fed Minutes and Global Woes The risk appetite in the market remains downbeat as investors express concerns over a hawkish Federal Reserve stance amidst global economic woes. Additionally, challenges to market sentiment arise from geopolitical and economic troubles emanating from China, along with recently

China’s Economic Prospects Shadowed by First New Home Price Drop of 2023 In July, China experienced a notable event as new home prices declined for the first time this year. This occurrence adds to a series of discouraging data that collectively indicate a swift wane in overall economic momentum. It underscores the pressing need for