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Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, NZD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, NZD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD AUD: Flash Manufacturing PMI, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry. AUD: Flash Services PMI, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services industry. NZD: Official Cash Rate, […]

RBNZ seen raising rates by historic 75 bps

RBNZ seen raising rates by historic 75 bps Whilst there has been some less expectations that inflation around parts of the world have topped out, recent data for New Zealand is remining us that inflation can remain at elevated levels for longer than anyone would like. CPI rose 2.2% q/q, up from 1.7% and well […]

Japan’s Inflation hits the ‘40-year high

Japan’s Inflation hits the ‘40-year high Despite the BOJ’s best efforts to contain inflation, prices are indeed rising. Nationwide inflation rose to its highest levels since 1984 at 3.7% y/y and core inflation is also at 3.6%. If food and energy are excluded, CPI is now 1.4% y/y- which is its highest since 1998 we […]

Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, GBP, EUR, CAD, USD, GBP

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, GBP, EUR, CAD, USD, GBP JPY: National Core CPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding fresh food. GBP: GfK Consumer Confidence, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed consumers. GBP: Retail Sales m/m, it measures Change in […]

US Consumer Remains Strong

US Consumer Remains Strong Equity markets in Europe are back in the red yesterday, while the US looks largely unchanged around the open on Wall Street. Reports of missile strikes in Poland on Tuesday naturally caused a shudder in the markets. The prospect of a sudden and unexpected escalation in the war in Ukraine, particularly […]

Markets Position, The lower-than-expected US inflation

Markets Position, The lower-than-expected US inflation The lower-than-expected US inflation print simply extended with economic data serving as an accelerator. European stocks add a normal 0.6% but US indices open with very solid 0.9-2.5% gains. The US NY Empire manufacturing index surpassed the bar with ease, coming in at 4.5 vs a -6 consensus. But […]

Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, EUR, GBP, CAD, USD JPY: Prelim GDP Price Index y/y, it measures Change in the price of all goods and services included in GDP. JPY: Prelim GDP q/q, it measures Change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced by the economy. AUD: Monetary Policy Meeting […]

US Consumer Sentiment and Elections

US Consumer Sentiment and Elections Officially which party has won control of the Congress is still not known. The trends and projections, the results are pretty much in line with what was expected. Republicans take control of the House, but by a smaller margin than expected. And control of the Senate is still unknown, and […]

Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, CHF, USD

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, EUR, GBP, CHF, USD JPY: PPI y/y, it measures Change in the price of goods sold by corporations. EUR: German Final CPI m/m, it measures Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers. GBP: GDP m/m, it measures Change in the total value of all goods […]

Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, GBP, USD, EUR, CHF, NZD

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, AUD, GBP, USD, EUR, CHF, NZD JPY: M2 Money Stock y/y, it measures Change in the total quantity of domestic currency in circulation and deposited in banks. AUD: MI Inflation Expectations, it measures Percentage that consumers expect the price of goods and services to change during the next 12 […]

US CPI Preview CPI to remain elevated

US CPI Preview CPI to remain elevated The September headline inflation was 8.2% YoY, higher than expectations of 8.1% YoY, however lower than the August reading of 8.3% YoY. The Core CPI reading was higher than expected at 6.6% YoY vs expectations of 6.5% YoY and an August reading of 6.3% YoY. This was the […]

Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, USD, AUD, GBP

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: JPY, USD, AUD, GBP JPY: Bank Lending y/y, it measures Change in the total value of outstanding bank loans issued to consumers and businesses. JPY: Current Account, it measures Difference in value between imported and exported goods, services, income flows, and unilateral transfers during the reported month. JPY: 30-y Bond […]

Australian Business and Consumer Sentiment

Australian Business and Consumer Sentiment Business reported another strong month of sales and profitability, although a dip in new orders and rising costs weighed on sentiment. Whilst consumer-driven demand remains high, National Australian Bank’s chief economist noted that forms appear wary that the current pace of consumption will continue. PMI survey’s for Australia continue to […]

Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, JPY, GBP, NZD, EUR, CHF

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: AUD, JPY, GBP, NZD, EUR, CHF AUD: Westpac Consumer Sentiment, it measures Change in the level of a diffusion index based on surveyed consumers. JPY: Average Cash Earnings y/y, it measures Change in the total value of employment income collected by workers. JPY: Household Spending y/y, it measures Change in […]

Policy Makers Views on Risks Begin to Diverge

Policy Makers Views on Risks Begin to Diverge Last week has seen a flurry of central bank communications as the RBA, FOMC and BoE all met deliberate on policy. Evident in their decisions and commentary is a growing divergence in expectations around inflation and the risks to the policy outlook. The RBA delivered only a […]

FOMC Meeting, Expected Hike 75bps

FOMC Meeting, Expected Hike 75bps The FOMC will conclude it’s monetary policy today. The expectation is that traders are pricing in nearly 90% odds of a 75bps interest rate hike, an expectation that was supported by the Wall Street Journal’s. Traders are currently pricing in a peak Fed Funds rate around 4.9% in May 2023, […]

Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, CAD, JPY, GBP, AUD, EUR, USD

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, CAD, JPY, GBP, AUD, EUR, USD NZD: RBNZ Gov Orr Speaks, As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation’s currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle […]

Euro area annual inflation up to 10.7% – European Union

Euro area annual inflation up to 10.7% – European Union Eurostat’s preliminary estimate indicated an acceleration of annual inflation in the euro region from 9.9% immediately to 10.7%. Economists are expecting no change, and the difference of 0.8 points is one of the most prominent indicators economists predict quite accurately on average. But it’s not […]