The potential interest rate cut announced by the European Central Bank (ECB) on 6 June seems to have been largely anticipated by the markets. Despite this, uncertainty remains regarding the timing of future rate cuts and the forecast for Eurozone core inflation levels. This ambiguity may result in a further widening of the spread between
China’s Shanghai city recently implemented several measures to revitalize its struggling property sector. These measures include a reduction in the down payment requirement, lower minimum mortgage rates, and eased restrictions on home purchases. Additionally, the required years of social security or income tax payments for non-Shanghai residents have been decreased from five to three years.
The current Elliott Wave analysis of Nasdaq Futures (NQ) indicates that there has been a rally from the low on 4.19.2024, which is progressing as an impulse wave. This means that there is a series of five waves moving in the direction of the overall trend. Breaking down the wave counts further, we see that
The recent tornado-spawning thunderstorms that swept through the Southern Plains and the Ozark Mountains have left a devastating trail of destruction. As of Monday afternoon, at least 21 people have lost their lives across four U.S. states, with hundreds of buildings wrecked in the process. The states affected by this natural disaster include Arkansas, Texas,
Private consumption plays a significant role in the Japanese economy, accounting for approximately 60% of the overall GDP. One crucial factor affecting household spending is the value of the Yen. A weaker Yen can lead to higher import costs, which in turn can impact the prices of goods and services. This could potentially result in
The GBP/USD pair is currently experiencing bullish momentum above the 1.2700 zone, indicating a positive trend for the British Pound against the US Dollar. A key rising channel is forming with resistance at 1.2785 on the 4-hour chart, suggesting that the pair may continue to move higher in the near future. The recent surge in
In the world of exchange-traded funds, Roundhill Investments has made a bold move by introducing the GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF (OZEM). This ETF focuses on companies involved in the development and production of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, with a particular emphasis on leaders such as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Explosive Growth Potential According
The early hours of Monday saw very little activity in the forex market. This lack of movement can be attributed to Memorial Day in the United States and a bank holiday in the UK. These holidays led to a decrease in liquidity within the market, resulting in minimal trading activity. Despite the quiet market conditions,
India, Asia’s third-largest economy, is expected to have experienced its slowest pace of growth in a year during the January-March quarter. Economists predict that the country’s GDP growth rate likely slowed to an annual 6.7% in the last quarter. This is in contrast to the unexpected 8.4% growth recorded in the October-December period. Reasons for
Last week, both gold and silver prices experienced a significant drop in value due to the Federal Reserve’s hawkish meeting minutes and the release of strong U.S. economic data. Fed officials made it clear that they prioritize controlling inflation before considering any rate cuts, leading to a lack of investor confidence in precious metals. Additionally,
In a strategic move to boost its global presence, Alibaba’s international e-commerce platform, AliExpress, has signed a groundbreaking partnership with soccer legend David Beckham. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to expand beyond its Chinese market and compete with other global players. This partnership comes at a time when Chinese companies,
The EUR/USD pair is currently showing positive signs above the 1.0800 support level, indicating a potential upside break above the 1.0880 resistance on the 4-hour chart. The recent increase in the Euro against the US Dollar has been supported by a base formation and a break above key moving averages. Additionally, the pair is currently