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129 articles
August 2023 - Commentary
In an unprecedented move, the Federal Reserve has elevated interest rates to their highest point in 22 years.
24 Aug 2023
Deflation? The First Signs
China's economy has entered a period of deflation as consumer prices experienced their first decline since early 2021.
16 Aug 2023
Rates At 22-Year High
The Federal Reserve made a unanimous decision to raise the benchmark federal-funds rate by a quarter-percentage-point, bringing it to a range between 5.25% and 5.5%.
07 Aug 2023
America's Labour Shortage And Its Impact
In the wake of a pandemic that shook the global economy, the United States faces a paradoxical situation where job openings abound, but there aren't enough workers to fill them.
27 Jul 2023
July 2023 - Commentary
Inflation's grip on the American economy appears to be loosening after more than two years of relentless pressure.
24 Jul 2023
U.S.-Dollar Falls
The dollar has witnessed a significant decline of nearly 13% against a basket of currencies since reaching a two-decade high last year, reaching its lowest point in 15 months.
19 Jul 2023
Inflation Is Getting Under Control
According to the latest report from the Labor Department on Wednesday, consumer prices in June rose by a mere 3% compared to the previous year - the smallest annual increase since March 2021.
17 Jul 2023
Deflationary Forces Build Up
Consumer prices in China approached the brink of deflation, intensifying the need for policymakers to implement additional stimulus measures to revive sluggish demand.
14 Jul 2023
Beijing Unveils Measures to Regulate Key Metal Exports
In a move aimed at safeguarding national security and preserving its interests, China's Ministry of Commerce declared on Monday that it would enforce export controls on certain metals extensively utilized in the semiconductor sector.
06 Jul 2023
More Hikes Coming
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed a firm stance on inflation, projecting multiple interest rate increases in the near future, potentially at an aggressive pace.
04 Jul 2023
Where Is Inflation Heading?
Consumer inflation in the United States is showing signs of meaningful abatement. Gas prices have dropped, eggs cost about half as much as they did in January, and prices across a wide range of products are no longer climbing rapidly.
01 Jul 2023
Eurozone Activity Slows
Preliminary data released on Friday indicates a slowdown in business activity growth in Europe, suggesting a challenging end to the second quarter.
29 Jun 2023
Uncertain Climate
The latest reports on jobs and inflation present a complex and nuanced outlook as the labor market continues its recovery from the profound shortages witnessed in the wake of the pandemic.
12 Jun 2023
June 2023 - Commentary
The surge in stocks in 2023 has been noticeably concentrated and spearheaded by prominent technology stocks, raising questions regarding the underlying reasons for this trend.
10 Jun 2023
Inflation, Rate Hikes & The Labour Market
The Labor Department reported a substantial drop in weekly jobless claims in May, which reversed earlier surges and brought them down from the highest level since October 30, 2021.
08 Jun 2023
Inflation Is Hard To Tame
In a prepared speech for a monetary policy conference at the Hoover Institution, Bullard stated, given the current macroeconomic conditions, it can be argued that monetary policy now lies at the lower end of what is considered sufficiently restrictive.
19 May 2023
May 2023 - Commentary
Interest rates might remain elevated for some time as inflation drags along. A series of broader systemic issues such as the ongoing banking crisis in the U.S.A., uncertainties related to the war in Ukraine and the re-start of the Chinese economy weight on some major companies in Europe and abroad.
05 May 2023
April 2023 - Commentary
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26 Apr 2023
E.U. And China Meet
French President Emmanuel Macron and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen are currently holding talks with Chinese leaders in Beijing. These discussions could mark a new direction for the bloc's relationship with China, which has been strained in recent years.
10 Apr 2023
Dollar Falls As The Fed Appears More Cautious
On Thursday, the US dollar was on track to experience its longest losing streak in two-and-a-half years after the Federal Reserve hinted that it may end interest rate hikes, which investors believe are no longer necessary.
24 Mar 2023
