As investors eagerly await the CPI numbers on 13 May 2024, projections indicate that India’s retail inflation is likely to remain stable at around 4.8% in April 2024. This forecast comes after a slight dip in March, attributed to lower gasoline prices. There is a possibility that the year-on-year inflation rate could touch 5.0% once
As an investor, it is crucial to keep a close eye on key economic indicators that can significantly influence market sentiment and trading decisions. In the upcoming week, there are several important events and reports that investors should pay attention to in order to gauge the direction of the market. RBA Chatter and Aussie Labor
The Australian Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has expressed his expectations that the upcoming federal budget will help alleviate the country’s persistent issue of high inflation. With consumer inflation reaching 3.6% in the first quarter and projected to rise to 3.8% by June, there is a pressing need for measures to address this economic challenge. The Reserve
The body camera footage captured the intense reactions of the first responders who arrived at the scene of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The videos, which were released by local media, show the disbelief and shock of the officers from the Maryland Natural Resources Police as they approached the site where the
Billionaire investor Kenneth Griffin recently spoke out against the turmoil on college campuses, specifically targeting his alma mater, Harvard University. In an interview with the Financial Times, Griffin emphasized the importance of embracing “Western values” in education. He expressed his concern that the U.S. has veered away from the core principles of pursuing truth and
Horizon Kinetics’ James Davolos is confident in his firm’s Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL), even in the face of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. According to Davolos, the ETF is well-positioned to thrive in the current inflationary environment, which he believes is entering a mature phase. He anticipates inflation rates between three and five percent, noting
Gold price has seen a notable increase from the $2,300 level against the US Dollar. The price action broke a key descending channel with resistance at $2,315, highlighting a bullish momentum. The price surged above the $2,345 level and the 50-hour moving average, reaching as high as $2,358. Currently, XAU/USD is consolidating near the $2,355
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has been vocal this week in her call for the Treasury Department to address racial discrimination in the U.S. tax and banking systems more swiftly. The Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity (TACRE), which was set up in December 2022, has made over 40 recommendations to date. However, Warren expressed concerns
In the current economic climate, gold prices have seen a significant increase, reaching their highest point in weeks. This surge is largely attributed to disappointing U.S. employment figures, which have fueled expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The sharp increase in spot gold prices, rising over 1%, and U.S. gold futures, up by 1.7%,
The EUR/GBP cross has seen a decline around 0.8595 in the early European trading session on Friday. This downward movement can be attributed to the positive growth in the UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q1. The UK economy officially moved out of recession as the GDP expanded by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter in the first three
One of the key factors driving the surge in WTI prices to one-week highs near $79.30 is the optimism surrounding rising demand in China. Data released on Thursday showed that China’s crude oil imports rose by 5.45% in April compared to the same month last year. This encouraging improvement in demand in the world’s largest
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) recently reported a 5% increase in first-quarter profit, exceeding market expectations. In addition to this, the bank made a significant move by offering to take its insurer arm Great Eastern private with a S$1.4 billion ($1.04 billion) bid. This bold move showcases OCBC’s strategic approach to consolidating its position in the