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December Dips Euro Zone's Business Activity Further

In the fascinating rhapsody of the economic symphony, the tempo weakened as Eurozone's business activity subtly missed the beat, slipping further in December.

Top News · Dec 15, 2023

Falling Inflation Shifts Focus To When ECB Could Cut Rates

With inflation dropping faster than expected and the economic outlook darkening, markets will be looking for clues about when eurozone borrowing costs might start to come down as rate-setters meet this week.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023

Stock Index Futures Slip Ahead of U.S. JOLTs Report, China Credit Outlook Downgrade Weighs

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.34%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.51% this morning as investors weighed concerns over China’s debt burden and looked ahead to the latest reading on U.S. job openings as well as U.S. business activity data.

Barchart · Dec 5, 2023

Inflation has affected the UK, US and Europe differently – here's what this means for interest rates

The Bank of England’s governor has repeatedly warned that it will not cut UK interest rates any time soon, even with a recent sharp fall in consumer price inflation.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023

Eurozone banks starting to show ‘stress’ as loan defaults rise, ECB warns

Rising interest rates have boosted profitability but are likely to limit demand and increase risk of bad debts, says central bank

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Extend Tuesday’s Gains on a Soft U.S. Oct PPI Report

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.23% at a 2-month high, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.42% at a 3-3/4 month high. Stock index futures are moderately higher this morning, adding to Tuesday’s gains on signs that price pressures eased...

Barchart · Nov 15, 2023

Dollar Posts Modest Gains on Weakness in Stocks and the Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.05%. The dollar on Wednesday posted modest gains on weakness in stocks and the yen. Weakness in stocks on Wednesday prompted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, the yen slid against the dollar due to weakness in Japanese government bond yields....

Barchart · Nov 8, 2023

Stocks Slightly Lower on Mixed Corporate News

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.17%. Stocks this morning are slightly lower. The broader market...

Barchart · Nov 8, 2023

Dollar Strengthens as Yen Tumbles after Dovish BOJ Outcome

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.50%. Weakness in the yen supported the dollar as the yen Tuesday tumbled to a 1-year low against the dollar after the BOJ maintained record low-interest rates and reaffirmed its bond-buying program. Also, weaker-than-expected Eurozone economic news weighed on the euro to...

Barchart · Oct 31, 2023

Stocks Rally Off Morning Lows

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.37%. Stock indexes this afternoon are higher despite uneven corporate...

Barchart · Oct 31, 2023