The advisory board to the German Finance Ministry has raised concerns about the three options being considered to reduce a 17 billion euro budget shortfall. In a letter that was obtained by Reuters, the board highlighted the problematic nature of these options. These options include using extra funds from state bank KfW, converting grants from
The European Central Bank (ECB) is facing challenges as a weak eurozone economy threatens to drag inflation below its 2% target. In an interview published on Thursday, ECB policymaker Yannis Stournaras expressed his concerns about the current economic situation, highlighting the possibility of two interest rate cuts this year. Stournaras, the head of the Bank
During the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in July, Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of a rate cut in the near future. While Powell did not provide clear guidance, he suggested that the committee is edging closer to implementing a rate cut, with September being a potential target month. According to insights
The British pound sterling is facing a steady decline against the US dollar, as the GBP/USD pair is moving towards 1.2848. The pressure from the USD rate is a major contributing factor to this trend. However, the upcoming Bank of England meeting and its decision on interest rates are also playing a significant role in
The EUR/GBP cross has been gaining ground, reaching approximately 0.8450 during the early European session, with a 0.35% increase on the day. There are mixed expectations regarding a potential rate cut by the Bank of England, which has led to uncertainty in the market. Eurozone Inflation Data The recent rise in Eurozone inflation has sparked
The Federal Reserve (Fed) plays a crucial role in shaping monetary policy in the United States with the aim of achieving price stability and fostering full employment. One of its primary tools to achieve these goals is by adjusting interest rates. When inflation rises above the Fed’s target of 2%, it responds by increasing interest
Federal Reserve officials recently announced that they would maintain short-term interest rates at their current level. While the decision indicated a steady course for monetary policy, officials hinted that inflation is approaching its target. This development could potentially pave the way for future interest rate cuts. However, the central bankers did not explicitly suggest that
The flash estimate for HICP inflation in July has shown an unexpected but slight increase in headline inflation. The rate climbed to 2.6% from 2.5% in June, contrary to projections. Core inflation, on the other hand, remained stable at 2.9%, despite forecasts indicating a decrease to 2.7%. The data highlights the complexity and volatility of
Gold is showing signs of a potential recovery as it bounces off the support zone at $2,350. The recent price action on the 4-hour chart of XAU/USD indicates a positive movement, with the price surpassing key resistance levels. The break above the connecting bearish trend line at $2,388 is a bullish signal, suggesting a possible
In Wednesday’s Asian session, NZD/USD was seen trading on a stronger note around 0.5915, showing a 0.17% increase for the day. This uptrend was attributed to the better-than-expected Chinese Manufacturing PMI data for July, which provided support to the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) due to China being a major trading partner of New Zealand. Impact
China’s manufacturing activity in July experienced a downturn for the third consecutive month, according to an official factory survey. The official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped to 49.4 in July, below the 50-mark that signifies growth. This trend has raised concerns about the need for further stimulus measures to counter the impact of a lingering
Recently, the Japanese government revised its growth forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2025 from 1.3% to 0.9%. This adjustment was made due to concerns about the weak Yen and its impact on households’ purchasing power. The government has highlighted the need to address the weakening currency and its effects on the economy. Bank