Chinese authorities have loosened requirements for US visitors to the country:will no longer require travelers from the United States to submit proof of a round-trip air ticket, proof of a hotel reservation, proof of their itinerary, or an invitation letter to apply...
Central bank events are still thin on the ground as holidays continue – FOMC minutes later
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Internal documents from the Reserve Bank of Australia reveals impact of high rates
Bloomberg (gated) with the report on Reserve Bank of Australia internal documents showing how rising interest rates have impacted household and businesses. In brief:domestic tourism demand slipped from high levelsconsumers have continued to trade down to cheaper...
Another earthquake hits Noto area in Ishikawa Prefecture
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FOMC December meeting minutes coming up – premature rate cut euphoria likely to take a hit
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting minutes are due at 2pm US Eastern time on Wednesday. Officials at the Fed have been telegraphing around 3 rate cuts ahead in 2024. Market participants have run way ahead of this with...
PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1002 (vs. estimate at 7.1512)
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Australian PM floats further ‘cost of living’ relief proposals – wary of stoking inflation
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke at a press conference, saying he has instructed "Treasury and Finance ... to give consideration to what are the measures that can take pressure off families on cost-of-living without putting pressure on...
Wall Street Journal says “China is headed toward a demographic collapse”
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ICYMI – China’s home sales fell 26% compared with the same period last year (NY holiday)
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UK company directors have turned more pessimistic on the economy & investment
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US ISM Manufacturing Index is due Wednesday – the numbers to watch
The ISM manufacturing index has been in contraction the last 13 monthsthe consensus expected today is 47.1it came in weaker than expected in November at 46.7Its due at 10am US Eastern time. Note the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes are due later in the...
UBS expects stronger-than-expected jobs in Friday’s NFP, but jobs not the main 2024 story
UBS are looking for stronger-than-expected jobs growth in Friday's nonfarm payroll report, due at 8.30 am US Eastern time:More broadly UBS sees the main economic focus for the coming year as the ongoing slowdown in inflation rates, but point out that central banks can...
Gold Prices Slip as US Dollar, Yields Blast Higher; Nasdaq 100 Sinks to Support
NASDAQ 100, GOLD PRICE (XAU/USD) FORECAST:Gold prices retreat, dragged lower by U.S. dollar strength and rising yieldsThe Nasdaq 100 also loses ground, sinking to an important support areaThis article focuses on the technical outlook for gold (XAU/USD) and the Nasdaq...
RBC on oil – ‘clear and present danger’ of a wider Middle East conflict involving Iran
Analysis from RBC's head of global commodity strategy comes via Dow Jones / Wall Street Journal / Market Watch.In summary:Market participants appear to have widely subscribed to the notion that the Israel-Hamas war will remain confined largely to Gaza and don't...
ICYMI – China issues huge batch of crude oil import quotas for 2024
Reports via news wires on Tuesday of a massive jump in China crude import quotas for 2024. Highlihgts from the various reports:China has released 179.01 million metric tons of crude import quotas for 2024this is 60% up from 2023.compared to a quota of 111.82 million...
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 2 Jan: The USD and yields move higher. Stock lower.
The first day of the year was met with counter trend moves in yields, the USD and stocks. For the yields, the USD was mostly lower in 2023 vs the major currencies. The exception was vs the JPY. The NZD and AUD were near unchanged for the year. Today, the USD is ending...
IMF Chief forecasts lower inflation and rates ahead, advises everyone to cheer up
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke in an interview with CNN on Tuesday, forecasting lower inflation ahead:"People should be feeling good about the economy because they finally would see relief in terms of prices," Praised FOMC...
HSBC projects Brent crude oil to average $82.5 /barrel and gold to average $1,825 in 2024
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Stock indices mixed as winners from 2023 falter, unemployment data looms
The major US stock indices got off to a mixed start. The Dow Industrial Average rose modestly. The S&P index fell, and the Nasdaq index tumbled lower. However, indice levels are off their lows.Market chatter centers around rotation out of the winners from 2023....