BANK OF CANADA CUTS RATES
Sensational Index 80K: With Budget on horizon, bulls hit new milestone in T20 style
Equity indices soar as Sensex hits 80,000 fueled by banking stocks. Market anticipates rate cut, global support, and foreign investment. Earnings rise expected with stock rotation amidst market surge.
RBI aims to get inflation down to 4%, don't expect any rate cut this year: Amitabh Chaudhry, MD, Axis Bank
Axis Bank aims for sustained growth through NIM enhancement, market share expansion, and compliance strengthening under CEO Amitabh Chaudhry's leadership.
ECB's next rate cut an easy decision before choices become hard, Wunsch says
The European Central Bank's next interest rate cut is still a relatively easy decision, but subsequent moves should only come once inflation is clearly heading towards the 2% target, ECB policymaker Pierre Wunsch said in an interview.
US inflation cools in May, boosting hopes of Fed rate cut
May's stable inflation, influenced by service costs and goods prices, sets the stage for potential Federal Reserve interest rate changes. The report highlights slight consumer spending growth and hints at the Fed's aim for a controlled economic slowdown through core inflation moderation.
Gold prices hover near two-week low on firm dollar, yields
Gold prices reflect global economic uncertainties amidst discussions on interest rates by central banks, impacting market sentiments. The interplay between various economic indicators and policy decisions continues to shape the trajectory of gold as an investment choice.
China's yuan eases to 7-month low on weak fixing, hawkish Fed
The yuan weakens against the dollar due to central bank guidance and speculation on USDCNY pair. Federal Reserve's hawkish stance delays interest rate cuts. Foreign investors avoid China's struggling stock market, impacting the offshore yuan. The dollar maintains stability against major currencies supported by positive U.S. housing market data.
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India central bank policymakers divided over rate-growth debate
Internal members maintain hawkish stance on inflation, with Governor Das cautioning against hasty actions for fear of worsening the situation
Rupee closes higher on uptick in Asian FX, foreign banks' dollar sales
The Indian rupee closed stronger on Monday at 83.4600 against the U.S. dollar, supported by gains in most Asian currencies. The Indonesian rupiah led the gains, while dollar sales from foreign banks helped the rupee, despite oil companies' bids eroding some gains.
Asian stocks rise on tech rally, Fed rate cut wagers
Asian shares rose to a three-week high driven by tech stock rally as the dollar struggled post soft U.S. retail sales data, hinting at potential Fed rate cuts.
Global rate-cut juggernaut is struggling to start
Central banks cagey about joining the global interest-rate cutting cycle may reveal themselves this week with a quartet of decisions in advanced economies.
5 world market themes for the week ahead
Central bank decisions in Britain, Switzerland, and Norway will show the rate cutting trend, while retail sales data from the US and China will indicate consumer health. Europe gears up for the Euros 2024 tournament in Germany. Investors are monitoring cocoa supply issues in Ivory Coast, Ghana, and other countries like Brazil.
European Central Bank among other major central banks to cut policy rate this year
The U.S. Federal Reserve held the interest rates as it revised its rate cut expectations from three to one for this year in view of higher inflation. However, the U.S. CPI and PPI data released this week are indicating that inflation is easing in the United States. Even though rate cut hopes from the Fed dropped from 4 in the beginning of the year to indications of merely one rate cut, central banks of certain countries did cut rates this year. Here is a few central banks which cut their policy rate this year:
India bond yields seen rising tracking US peers
Indian government bond yields are expected to rise due to a spike in U.S. Treasury yields after strong economic data. The benchmark 10-year yield in India is likely to move in a 7.01%-7.06% range on Monday.
US Fed's 'dot plot' could offer glimpse of rate-cut resolve
Since raising their benchmark federal funds rate more than five percentage points starting in March 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has held borrowing costs at a two-decade high since July. A host of Fed leaders have suggested in recent weeks they see no rush to cut rates, with inflation more persistent and the outlook for growth staying solid.
Charting the Global Economy: ECB cuts rates, US payrolls surge
The collapse of Modi’s support in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most-populous state and a one-time party stronghold, amounted to a collective rebellion from millions of people left behind in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
US Fed likely to remain on pause and pare back rate cut expectations
The US Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged this week, but could pare back the number of cuts it has penciled in for this year, as policymakers digest a mixed bag of economic data. But with the data still painting a mixed picture, he is unlikely to rock the boat too much this week, according to Oxford Economics chief US economist Ryan Sweet.
Gold tumbles on solid US nonfarm payroll report, China slowing down gold buying
Gold prices rose on rate cut expectations but fell due to a strong US nonfarm payroll report. The Dollar Index strengthened. Traders shifted rate cut expectations. Market awaits the US Federal Reserve's decision. China's Central Bank paused gold buying due to high prices.
No rate cut seen in August either, but enough signs of a shift in stance
The minutes of the meeting will be available on June 21. Varma and Goyal have argued that high interest rates might be hindering potential growth. They have previously debated that a high real interest rate—the difference between the actual interest rate and inflation—could be compromising growth.
Dollar clings to eight-week low ahead of payrolls test
The dollar's performance is influenced by ECB President's stance on easing, Bank of Japan's upcoming policy decision, and foreign exchange intervention concerns.
Dollar hovers near 8-week low as payrolls test looms
The U.S. dollar index remained stable near 104.13, hinting at a potential 0.5% decline for the week due to expectations of Fed rate cuts. Traders anticipate a softer non-farm payrolls report, possibly below the 185,000 forecast.
Euro zone bond yields rise as ECB offers fuzzy outlook
"The Governing Council will continue to follow a data-dependent and meeting-by-meeting approach to determining the appropriate level and duration of restriction," the ECB said in a statement.
ECB cuts rates, keeps next move under wraps
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time in five years, lowering the deposit rate to 3.75%. The move came in response to inflation uncertainty following a slowdown. This move is seen as the start of an easing cycle, but future cuts may be delayed due to price and wage pressures. ECB remains data-dependent and may wait until September for further action. Fed's stance may impact ECB's decisions.
London stocks edge up in anticipation of ECB rate cut
British equities rose on ECB rate cut expectations, with Antofagasta and John Wood Group seeing gains. Investors await Christine Lagarde's remarks and Bank of England's upcoming meeting.
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal opens slightly higher at Rs 72,914/10 gm; silver rises by Rs 1,100
Gold Price Today: In response to recent volatility in the bullion market, the August futures of gold opened 0.55% higher at Rs 72,914 per 10 grams, representing a gain of Rs 396. Both gold and silver rebounded from recent lows, attributed in part to interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
Australia, NZ dlrs in demand as rate outlooks diverge
The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose as G7 central banks started easing cycles, contrasting with steady rates at home. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to maintain rates at 5.5% until November, while the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is unlikely to ease until April next year.
US dollar gains after stronger-than-expected services sector data
The Institute for Supply Management said its nonmanufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 53.8 last month from 49.4 in April. May's reading, the highest since August, overshot estimates of all 59 economists in a Reuters poll that had pegged the median expectation at 50.8.
Asia shares rally on hopes for more rate cuts this week
Asian share markets rose on Monday as investors anticipated rate cuts by the European Central Bank and possibly the Bank of Canada. Sticky inflation may prolong the easing process.
Asia shares inch higher before inflation tests
Asian shares edged higher on Monday as investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report that could impact interest rates. Thin trading was seen ahead of core personal consumption expenditures data, with risks on the downside.
Oil set for weekly loss as markets worry about demand
Oil prices rose on concerns of high interest rates impacting fuel demand. Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, US crude oil inventories, and statements from Fed Chair Jerome Powell influenced market sentiment. Analysts anticipate market shifts as OPEC+ considers extending production cuts and reports emerge of oil overproduction by Russia.
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