Yen Strengthens On Leap Day Amid PCE Inflation Concerns The Japanese yen surged on Leap Day due to inflation concerns and cautious investor sentiment in global markets. Top News · Feb 29, 2024
Australian workers’ productivity drops 3.7% as employment surges and investment slows Wage growth from higher employment and hours worked without output gains could fan inflation, Productivity Commission warns The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024
TSX Futures Rise Ahead Of US Inflation Data Canadian stocks show slight increase in TSX futures ahead of US inflation data release, impacting market sentiment and investor decisions. Top News · Feb 29, 2024
Markets Prepare For US Inflation, Yen Strengthens On BOJ Stay informed on US inflation data and Bank of Japan's impact on forex markets. Top News · Feb 29, 2024
Canadian Mortgage Rates Expected To Increase In Coming Years Stay informed about rising inflation and interest rates in Canada affecting mortgages. Top News · Feb 29, 2024
Stocks Slip Before the Open as Key U.S. Inflation Data Looms March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are down -0.18%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are down -0.15% this morning as investors refrained from making big bets ahead of the release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Barchart · Feb 29, 2024
Asian Markets Track Wall Street Losses Asian shares mostly fell on Thursday tracking US losses ahead of the release of crucial inflation data later in the day that will help chart the Fed's rate cut timeline. International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024
Stocks Finish Lower Ahead of Thursday’s Core PCE Deflator Report The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.061%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.54%. Stock indexes on Wednesday posted moderate losses. Long liquidation pressure from recent record... Barchart · Feb 28, 2024
Stock Market Today: Stocks Fall as Bitcoin Booms While the main indexes retreated ahead of tomorrow's inflation data, Bitcoin hit its highest level in two years. Kiplinger · Feb 28, 2024
Dollar Ends Higher as Stocks Retreat The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.13% and posted a 1-week high. Weakness in stocks on Wednesday has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments Wednesday from Fed Presidents Williams, Bostic, and Collins undercut precious metals when they said they favored waiting before cutting interest... Barchart · Feb 28, 2024
Australia's Jan Inflation Holds At Two-Year Low Australia's inflation rate remains stable at a two-year low, influencing economic decisions and future trends. Analysts await February data for insights. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Dollar Rebounds Ahead Of Inflation Report US dollar rebounds ahead of key inflation data release, impacting forex market sentiment and investor strategies. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Wall Street Retreats Ahead Of Inflation Data Release Wall Street retreats as investors await crucial inflation data, impacting market sentiment and trading strategies. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Fed's Williams: More Work Needed To Reach 2% Inflation Federal Reserve Vice Chair John Williams stresses the need to boost inflation to 2% for economic stability. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
AAP · Feb 28, 2024 Australia not 'complacent' on expected weak growth Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is not immune nor complacent in the face of economic challenges though a soft landing is still anticipated.
Barchart · Feb 28, 2024 Stocks Decline Ahead of Thursday’s Key Inflation Report The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.49%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower. Long liquidation pressure from recent record...
Top News · Feb 28, 2024 US Economy Grew 3.2% In Q4, Inflation Eases Learn about the U.S. economy's 3.2% growth in Q4 2023 driven by consumer spending and moderated inflation. Analysts expect further Fed rate cuts to support...
Top News · Feb 28, 2024 Venezuela Government Focuses On Inflation Control Before Election Venezuela intensifies efforts to combat inflation and stabilize economy ahead of election.
Top News · Feb 28, 2024 Nigeria Faces Nationwide Strike Amid Economic Turmoil Nigeria's economic challenges spark nationwide strike as citizens face inflation surge and discontent. Stay updated with AP's Africa coverage.
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Top News · Feb 28, 2024 Mortgage Rates Expected To Decrease By End Of 2024 Stay informed about stable mortgage rates influenced by economic factors and potential Fed rate cuts.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024 Jim Chalmers to push for incentives for sustainable mining amid concerns over Australian nickel Speaking at the G20 in Brazil, treasurer will also warn that Australia easing into lower inflation without a recession is ‘not assured’
Barchart · Feb 28, 2024 S&P Futures Tick Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. GDP Data and Fed Speak March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.27% this morning as market participants looked ahead to a new round of U.S. economic data, comments from Fed officials, and earnings reports from notable cloud sector players Salesforce and Snowflake.
Barchart · Feb 28, 2024 S&P Futures Slip as Investors Await Key U.S. GDP Data and Fed Speak March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.37% this morning as market participants looked ahead to a new round of U.S. economic data, comments from Fed officials, and earnings reports from notable cloud sector players Salesforce and Snowflake.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024 Afternoon Update: Labor pushes to outlaw vapes by 1 July; inflation flat at 3.4%; and asbestos crisis spreads to Queensland Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’s bodies sent for postmortem as NSW police continue search for evidence