Economists are predicting that the Core PCE Price Index will rise by 2.8% year-on-year in April, following a similar increase in March. Alongside this, personal income and spending are expected to see a 0.3% increase in April. These figures come after a 0.5% rise in personal income and a 0.8% increase in spending during March.
Recent economic data has had a significant impact on Asian markets, with stocks rising for the fourth month in a row. The MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan increased by 0.55%, marking a 2.7% gain for the month of May. Despite concerns over a slowdown in the U.S. economy due to a downward
In April, Japanese Retail Trade saw a growth of 2.4% Year-over-Year (YoY), surpassing the forecasted 1.9% and bouncing back from the previous period’s low of 1.1%. This positive growth is a promising sign for the Japanese economy, indicating an increase in consumer spending. Large Retailer Sales also showed growth, with a 3.0% YoY increase in
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams recently commented on the state of inflation, expressing his belief that it is still too high. Despite this assessment, he remains optimistic that inflation will begin to decelerate later this year. Given the current volatility in the market surrounding potential interest rate cuts, Williams did not provide any
The US Dollar Index (DXY) faced a downward trend following a sharp recovery earlier in the week. This decline can be attributed to the released US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) revisions and higher than expected Jobless Claims numbers. These economic indicators have shaken investor confidence and raised concerns about the overall health of the US
The commodity market has been facing challenges in maintaining its upward momentum, especially with recent sell-offs happening frequently. One of the major factors affecting the market is the fluctuation in interest rates and the value of the US dollar. The price of Brent crude oil, for example, fell to 83.60 USD per barrel on Thursday
Kohl’s shares took a significant hit in premarket trading after the company reported a surprising loss per share, falling well below what Wall Street had anticipated. The loss per share of 24 cents was a stark contrast to the expected profit of 4 cents, leaving investors reeling. Additionally, the revenue for the fiscal first quarter
The Euro experienced a significant drop on Wednesday, marking a 0.5% loss, the largest daily decline since April 30th. This downward movement was driven by a wave of risk aversion in the market. Despite this sharp fall, the currency found support in the strong range of 1.0790/80, which includes the top of the thick daily
The CEO of Swedish fintech startup Trustly, Johan Tjarnberg, has revealed that despite a 51% increase in operating profit, the company is not planning an initial public offering for at least another year or two. Tjarnberg emphasized the importance of proving the value of their open banking technology to investors before considering going public. He
Upon analyzing the daily chart of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), it is evident that the function of the trend is impulsive. The motive structure indicates a potential upside movement in Minor wave 5. As the ETF reached the Medium Level at $250, there is anticipation for a potential wave {iv} of 5 to initiate
The US economy saw an expansion of 1.3% in Q1 2024, a significant drop from the 3.4% growth in Q4 2023. Additionally, initial jobless claims are expected to rise slightly from 215k to 218k in the week ending May 25. These figures indicate a potential slowdown in economic growth and could have implications for the
The recent surge in U.S. and global bond yields is causing a stir in Asian markets, leading to a strengthening dollar and tightening financial conditions. This shift is taking a toll on risk appetite and investor sentiment, as seen in the significant drop in equity indices worldwide. With a light economic calendar in Asia on