Poland is facing increasing expenditure needs related to infrastructure, climate risks, and security costs due to the war in Ukraine. The IMF official emphasized the importance of setting a “very high bar” for further fiscal loosening in order to address these needs. Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government has already implemented measures such as hiking public
The stock market has been a mixed bag recently, with tech stocks such as Infineon Technologies and SAP seeing slight losses, while auto stocks like Daimler Truck Holding and Volkswagen experienced declines. However, there were gains for companies like Mercedes Benz Group, Porsche, and BMW. This fluctuation in stock prices reflects the uncertainty and volatility
The markets in Asia have been carefully monitoring the aftermath of the rise of right-wing parties in the European Union and how it might affect the unity of the bloc. Despite this uncertainty, EUROSTOXX 50 futures managed to increase by 0.2%, showing some stability after a slight decline on Monday. Similarly, the FTSE futures remained
Following the release of the recent US Job Report, there is speculation about a potential increase in hiring, which could lead to higher wage growth. This, in turn, may result in a rise in disposable income for individuals. As disposable income increases, there is a possibility of a surge in consumer spending, ultimately driving demand
China, as the biggest official sector buyer of gold, has been steadily increasing its gold reserves over the past 18 months. However, official data from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) in May showed that their holdings remained unchanged. This news caused a sharp drop in global spot prices, but industry players believe that China
GameStop has experienced a drastic drop in its shares, with a staggering 14% decrease on Monday following a disappointing earnings report. This decline was further compounded by a lackluster livestream by Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty. The stock, which had already fallen by nearly 40% on Friday, hit a new low of $24
Pakistan’s coalition government is gearing up to unveil its ambitious fiscal targets in the upcoming budget for the year 2024/2025. The budget, which is set to be announced on Wednesday, is expected to play a crucial role in solidifying Pakistan’s case for a new bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country is
As investors kick off the week, they are met with a cloud of uncertainty looming over Europe’s political landscape. The recent results of the four-day European Parliament elections have shown a significant rise in eurosceptic-nationalists, displacing liberals and greens. This shift in power has led to President Emmanuel Macron dissolving the French Parliament and calling
The correlation between gold prices and equities is a topic of interest for many investors, as these assets are often viewed as having an inverse relationship. However, recent data has shown that gold prices can be strong alongside equities, which is unusual given the traditional risk-on environment associated with higher stock prices. Looking back at
The USD/CHF pair is showing strength near 0.8970 in Monday’s early European session. This rise can be attributed to the diminishing rate-cut prospects by the Federal Reserve (Fed), which has boosted the appeal of the US Dollar. The recent US Nonfarm Payrolls report for May revealed robust labor demand and stronger than expected wage growth.
The recent shock announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron calling for a snap election after disappointing results in the European Union vote has sent ripples through global markets. The euro plummeted to a one-month low of $1.0764 and reached a 21-month low against the pound. EuroSTOXX 50 equity futures and French bond futures also took
The US Jobs Report that was released on June 7 had a significant impact on the USD/JPY, pushing it closer to the 157 level. Following this, the focus has now shifted to the upcoming US CPI Report, which could potentially lead the Bank of Japan to engage in more substantial discussions regarding bolstering the Japanese