Brazil Inflation Data (Oct)Consumer prices as measured by the benchmark IPCA index, rose 0.24 percent in October, below market forecasts, government statistics agency IBGE said on Friday. Prices rose 4.82 percent in the 12 months through October, down from an increase...
Cash funds continuing to attract inflows, set for record year – BofA
Cash funds continuing to attract inflows, set for record year - BofAFULL STORYGlobal investors continued to pour money into cash funds in the week to Wednesday, as higher yields on short-dated debt put cash funds course for record inflows this year, according to Bank...
Italian economy likely to slow in next few months
Italian economy likely to slow in next few months - stats bureauFULL STORYThe Italian economy is likely to slow further in the next few months after stagnating in the third quarter, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday. In its monthly economic bulletin...
Futures mixed after Powell’s hawkish tone; more data awaited
Futures mixed after Powell's hawkish tone; more data awaitedFULL STORYWall Street futures were mixed on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish tone dampened hopes of an end to rate hikes, with investors now looking forward to next week's economic...
Global equity funds draw massive inflows as rate worries ease
Global equity funds draw massive inflows as rate worries easeFULL STORYGlobal equity funds saw a significant uptick in demand in the week through Nov. 8 as investor sentiment improved following the decision of major central banks to keep policy rates unchanged. A...
SNB’s Schlegel says a temporary increase in inflation via rent is possible
SNB's Schlegel says a temporary increase in inflation via rent is possibleVia Newsquawk **Reminder, it is currently somewhat unclear as to whether the SNB will hike or not in December after they left rates unchanged in September. One key factor in the decision will be...
Dollar set for best week versus yen in three months after Powell speech
Dollar set for best week versus yen in three months after Powell speechFULL STORYThe dollar was on track for its best week against the yen in three months on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and a chorus of other officials stressed that the central...
Market Update – November 10 – Multi-day Win Streak Came To An End
Wall Street’s multi-day win streak came to an abrupt end Thursday after one of the worst bond auctions on record sparked a sharp selloff in Treasuries, led by the long end, and reignited concerns over who will be buyers of US debt. Also weighing on the front end...
Hong Kong Q3 GDP expands 4.1% y/y, growth forecast revised lower
Hong Kong Q3 GDP expands 4.1% y/y, growth forecast revised lowerFULL STORYHong Kong's economy expanded 4.1% in the third quarter from a year earlier, the government said on Friday, adding that inbound tourism and private consumption would underpin growth for the rest...
European shares decline as Powell stamps out rate peak hopes
European shares decline as Powell stamps out rate peak hopesFULL STORYEuropean shares fell on Friday, hurt by higher bond yields, with comments from U.S. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell pouring cold water on investor optimism over a peak in interest rates and bets...
Oil set for third weekly decline as Middle East conflict concerns ebb
Oil set for third weekly decline as Middle East conflict concerns ebbFULL STORYOil prices were up slightly on Friday but are set to fall for a third week as concerns of supply disruptions from the Israel-Hamas conflict have ebbed, allowing demand worries to reassert...
European Session opening comment from @Capital_Edge_
Morning thoughts from Capital Edge's Arno Venter (be sure to check out his Discord Channel)In terms of Powell’s comments, I have seen a lot of takes on his comments with the majority saying Powell was ‘very hawkish’, ‘overly hawkish’ or ‘more hawkish than expected’. I...
USDCAD Technical Analysis: Key levels to watch
USThe Fed left interest rates unchanged as expected with basically no change to the statement.Fed Chair Powell stressed once again that they are proceeding carefully as the full effects of policy tightening have yet to be felt.The recent US Core PCE came in line with...
UK Industrial Production (YoY) (Sep) $GBP Actual: 1.5% Expected: 1.1% Previous: 1.5%
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United Kingdom GDP (YoY) (Q3) $GBP Actual: 0.6% Expected: 0.5% Previous: 0.6%
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Country Garden aims to have offshore debt restructuring plan by year end
Country Garden aims to have offshore debt restructuring plan by year endFULL STORYChina's embattled Country Garden is aiming to pull together a tentative plan to restructure its offshore debt by the end of this year, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter...
Key EUR/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD (and more) FX option expiries for Friday, 10 November
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Federal Reserve officials Logan and Bostic speak on markets, mobility on Friday
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China’s banks in urgent need of short-term funds are paying high overnight rates
Banks in China have accelerated their borrowing of short-term funds, with some, reports Bloomberg, having to pay a 50% overnight rate last week.The Bloomberg report is gated, but in brief:fears of a cash crunch still loomauthorities sought to calm traders after a...
US CEA’s Bernstein sees steady, stable economic growth, wary of higher rates headwinds
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