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Market Briefing For Monday,March 25, 2024
Article By:
Gene Inger
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Monday, March 25, 2024 2:40 AM EDT
End of Quarter activity coming up; but not necessarily stronger, given all that has preceded, especially for S&P. There's not much new just for now - Congress took off, and stocks moved little. Market ideally will stabilize in the approach to Easter,
Bank Of England Sticks To The Script And Keeps Rates On Hold
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ING Economics
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:58 AM EDT
The Bank of England has been careful not to endorse the idea of a near-term rate cut in its latest policy statement. We think it will want to see April and May's inflation data before doing anything.
In this article: FXB
AI Will Fundamentally Transform The Job Market - The Risk Of Mass Unemployment Is Low
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ING Economics
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:23 AM EDT
AI has the potential to radically transform the labor market, impacting workers of all skill levels in a wide variety of companies and sectors. Some jobs will inevitably become obsolete. Yet we don't expect AI to lead to mass unemployment.
A Map Of Global Happiness By Country In 2024
Article By:
Jeff Desjardins
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:54 AM EDT
While many inspiring teachings exist about attaining individual happiness, it’s worthwhile to consider how happy entire countries are on a collective scale.
Political Tensions Rise In Bulgaria As Country Waits For Euro Green Light
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ING Economics
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:06 AM EDT
Bulgaria is set for decent growth in 2024. It's due to adopt the euro next year, but political and inflationary concerns remain and it's still waiting for a final decision to become part of the eurozone club.
In this article: EZU
JPMorgan Forecasts A Gold Price Of $2,500
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GoldBroker
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:00 AM EDT
In a January 2024 publication, JP Morgan unveiled its outlook for the gold price.
Trend Change Implications
Article By:
Monica Kingsley
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Sunday, March 17, 2024 11:02 AM EDT
No out-hawking the Fed, and indeed there is room for a hawkish, not dovish surprise on Wednesday – fear not though more rate hikes, the disappointment would come on the rate cuts uncertainty front.
Gold Slumps And Braces Around $2,150.00 As US Inflation Reaccelerates
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FXStreet
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Sunday, March 17, 2024 5:37 AM EDT
Gold spot retreated from around the $2,180 area on Friday, printing back-to-back negative sessions as market players' hope for the beginning of the US Federal Reserve's easing cycle has been delayed due to strong US economic data.
In this article: GLD
Markets Still Expect Rate Cut In June, But Doubt Is Creeping Higher
Article By:
James Picerno
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:08 AM EDT
The mixed news on inflation earlier this week didn’t help, but neither did sticky inflation news derail expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in June.
Asia Week Ahead: Will The Bank Of Japan Hike Rates
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ING Economics
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:43 AM EDT
Central banks in Australia, China, Taiwan and Indonesia meet to discuss policy next week but the focus will be on Japan, which could change its forward guidance to signal an imminent rate hike.
Gold Outlook 2024 Brief
Article By:
Keith Weiner
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 11:10 PM EDT
This is a brief preview of our annual Gold Outlook Report. Every year we take an in-depth look at the market dynamics and drivers and finally, give our predictions for gold and silver prices over the coming year.
Higher-Than-Expected Romanian Inflation Does Not Change Our Outlook For The Year
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ING Economics
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:53 AM EDT
Romanian inflation decelerated to 7.2% in February, slightly above the 7.1% consensus. The strong demand observed early in the year has likely added to firms’ pricing power. Both our 4.8% year-end inflation call and May rate cut call remain in place.
WASDE Update: Corn And Soybean Markets Tighten
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ING Economics
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Monday, March 11, 2024 8:05 AM EDT
The USDA’s latest monthly WASDE report was fairly constructive for corn and soybeans as lower supply pushed down global inventory estimates. Meanwhile, the report was largely neutral for wheat.