As the Bank of Canada considers cutting interest rates for the second time in the current cycle, it is essential to analyze the potential implications of such a decision. Commerzbank FX strategist Michael Pfister highlights that the seasonally adjusted monthly rates of change, aligned with the inflation target, support the view of a rate cut.
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The EUR/USD pair has been struggling to clear the 1.0950 resistance level, showing signs of weakness against the US Dollar. The pair recently broke below the key support level at 1.0900, indicating a bearish sentiment in the market. Currently, there is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.0870 on the hourly chart,
Recent reports from Bank of America analysts have revealed a significant increase in the China revenue of four of the world’s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers. Companies such as ASML, Lam Research, KLA Corp, and Applied Materials have seen their China revenue more than double since late 2022. This surge in revenue has been attributed to
The NZD/USD pair has weakened around 0.5945 in Wednesday’s early Asian session, marking a 0.25% decline. One of the factors contributing to this decline is the rising expectation of rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). This expectation has been fueled by the softer Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for New Zealand
Despite beating both top and bottom lines in the second quarter, Alphabet still saw a 1% slip in its stock price. This is likely due to its YouTube advertising segment missing revenue forecasts. It is essential for Alphabet to focus on enhancing its advertising strategies to meet market demands and investor expectations. Tesla experienced a
Windrose, a Chinese electric truck startup, is making waves in the electric vehicle market with its plans to establish a U.S. assembly plant for its semi-trucks by 2025. Founder and Chief Executive Han Wen revealed this ambitious move in an interview, signaling a direct challenge to Tesla in its home market. This article will delve
As investors eagerly anticipate key data releases this week, U.S. Treasury yields experienced a slight dip. The focus is on the second-quarter GDP figures and June’s personal consumption expenditures price index, which is the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. These reports will play a crucial role in shaping potential monetary policy decisions at the upcoming Fed
UBS analysts have reiterated their confidence in a soft landing for the US economy, attributing it to the downward trend in inflation and the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts. They emphasize that moderating consumer spending is a crucial factor in curbing inflation, despite some recent positive economic data. The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers
When looking at market breadth indicators for the Nasdaq 100 CFD, it is evident that there has been an increase in the percentage of component stocks above their 20-day and 50-day moving averages. This indicates a positive trend in the market, with both indicators sitting above the 50% mark. This is a good sign for
In recent weeks, the dollar index has experienced some fluctuations, with short-term profit-taking by sellers before potentially entering a new downward trend. This pressure on the US dollar has been attributed to indications from the Fed regarding progress in reducing inflation. The market response to the Fed’s signals has been significant, with a substantial increase
The SMEI rebounded to 50.4 in July, marking an improvement from the previous month. This recovery was mainly attributed to better expectations and improved credit conditions. However, the performance sub-index remained in contractionary territory for the second consecutive month, indicating some challenges in certain sectors. One of the positive factors contributing to the rebound was
The recent Elliott Wave analysis of the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) focuses on COCHLEAR LIMITED – COH. The analysis indicates that COH has completed wave ((4)) as a Triangle and is now ready to embark on wave ((5)). The analysis suggests that wave ((5)) is expected to move higher, with a target ranging around 386.63