Financial News
- Alessandra Poli
The proportion of Italian sovereign debt held by foreign investors, a less stable source of demand than the ECB and residents, is rising and will make Italy more susceptible to changes in market sentiment.
- James Hyerczyk
The unexpected rate cut is likely to have a bullish impact on U.K. equities and bonds in the short term.
- Vladimir Zernov
Fed Chair Powell said that his confidence was growing as he received good data.
- James Hyerczyk
ADP Report shows large establishments added 62,000 jobs while small businesses lost 7,000, signaling potential economic shift.
- James Hyerczyk
Boeing’s ongoing production delays, regulatory scrutiny, and financial underperformance suggest a bearish short-term outlook for the company.
- James Hyerczyk
Eurostat’s flash estimate reveals inflation uptick to 2.6% in July, surpassing June’s 2.5% and analysts’ predictions. ECB policymakers face mounting pressure.
- Bob Mason
Market eyes Fed’s rate decision post-BoJ hike; USD/JPY volatile ahead of FOMC meeting.
- James Hyerczyk
Market reaction suggests bearish sentiment for Microsoft’s short-term outlook, with investors focused on the company’s cloud growth strategy
- Vladimir Zernov
The report showed that labor market remained in decent shape ahead of the Fed decision, which will be released tomorrow.
- James Hyerczyk
Pfizer’s Q2 revenue reaches $13.28 billion, marking a 2% increase year-over-year and surpassing projected $12.96 billion
- James Hyerczyk
Eurostat’s flash estimate shows 0.3% GDP growth for euro area and EU, surpassing pre-report expectations of 0.2% for Q2 2024.
- Bob Mason
Euro area economic powerhouse contracted in Q2 2024 raising concerns over Eurozone stability. Eurozone GDP and German inflation numbers next.
- Vladimir Zernov
The new orders index declined, highlighting the pullback in demand.
- Thomas Gillet
Egypt’s public finances remain vulnerable to external shocks given the government’s limited fiscal space, though external support, higher foreign direct investment and progress on reforms are improving resilience.
- James Hyerczyk
McDonald’s faces global sales drop, international market challenges, and introduces $5 meal deal to combat weakening consumer demand and competition.
- Bob Mason
It could be a crucial week ahead, with the Fed and the BoE eyeing 2024 interest rate cuts while the BoJ considers rate hikes and cuts to JGB purchases.
- Bob Mason
US politics could dictate near-term trends for BTC and the broader crypto market on Saturday, with Trump attending Bitcoin 2024.
- Vladimir Zernov
Long-run inflation expectations remain unchanged at 3.0%.
- James Hyerczyk
Fed’s key inflation gauge aligns with expectations. PCE index rose 2.5% YoY in June, hinting at potential September rate cut. Market outlook cautiously optimistic.
- Vladimir Zernov
Natural gas prices are moving towards multi-week lows as traders react to the bearish EIA report.