Economic News Category

Yen Rises on Bank of Japan’s Strong Hint at Upcoming Rate Increase Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Hajime Takata recently opened discussions about a potential interest rate hike and the possibility of moving away from negative interest rates in Japan, stirring significant market reactions. Following his remarks, the USD/JPY pair experienced a notable 50

Fed’s Bowman Stresses Prematurity of Interest Rate Cuts Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman recently emphasized her belief that maintaining current interest rate levels will further decrease inflation, but she considers it premature to start reducing these rates. Bowman plans to keep a close eye on upcoming economic data to determine the best course for monetary

US Dollar Stabilizes After Recent Losses, Attention Turns to Upcoming US Economic Data The US Dollar is experiencing challenges in maintaining its strength against major global currencies in the early hours of Tuesday. This situation follows the US Dollar Index’s closure in negative territory on Monday, with it continuing to struggle, staying below the 104.00

Schumer: US Shutdown Looms as Spending Deal Remains Out of Reach Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently announced that congressional efforts to finalize a spending package were unsuccessful over the weekend, raising concerns about a potential US government shutdown starting March 2. Schumer expressed disappointment in a letter to colleagues, noting the need for more

UK Consumer Confidence Declines Due to Economic Uncertainty UK consumer sentiment dipped in February, reflecting a hesitancy among households to increase spending, despite indications that the economy might be recovering from a recent mild recession. The decline was noted in the GfK’s key sentiment gauge, which fell by 2 points to a level of -21,