Source: New York Fed Household expectations on inflation hit a record-high in May, while remaining largely optimistic on the labor market for the year ahead. Data from the Survey of Consumer Expectations show that assumptions on inflation for the next year increased for the seventh straight month to 4.0% in May to mark a fresh series high.The year-ahead expected change in … [Read more...] about Consumer Inflation Expectations Posts Record-High 4.0% in May
EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Fed is the Only Game in Town
The EUR/USD is hovering near its lowest level in a month as investors reflect on the recent interest rate decision by the European Central Bank (ECB). They are also waiting for important economic data from the United States and the Federal Reserve decision. The pair declined to 1.2100, which was 1.37% below the highest level in May. ECB and US retail sales data The ECB … [Read more...] about EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Fed is the Only Game in Town
Oil Price Hits Two-Year High on Renewable Energy Bets
Source: WSJ U.S. crude climbed to $71.48 a barrel on Monday as oil projects falter and money managers plan to instead pour trillions of dollars into renewable energy programs. Monday's price is the highest in over two and a half years and is double the level recorded in October.Analysts believe production will have a difficulty in catching up to demand which will continue … [Read more...] about Oil Price Hits Two-Year High on Renewable Energy Bets
Turkey and China Boost Currency Swap Arrangement With $3.6 Billion Deal
Source: Bloomberg Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the weekend said the country inked a new $3.6 billion swap deal with China. The agreement will raise the cap on the current arrangement to $6 billion.The deal will enable Turkey to enhance trading relations with China in local currency and support central bank reserves by shying away from the dollar.Erdogan did … [Read more...] about Turkey and China Boost Currency Swap Arrangement With $3.6 Billion Deal
GBP/USD: Pound Trades Higher On Services Forecast and US Trade-Deal Hopes
The ease of travel restrictions between the UK and US will see an exchange of 9.5 million visitors.The US CPI index also rose 0.81% to 269.20 from 267.05, beating estimates at 268.47. The UK's recovery is dependent on complete reopening in June 2021. The GBP/USD pair traded at a +0.42% change on June 10, 2021, from the previous day. It hit a high of 1.4177 after opening … [Read more...] about GBP/USD: Pound Trades Higher On Services Forecast and US Trade-Deal Hopes
