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Austan Goolsbee dismissed rising inflation expectations, suggesting more data is needed before concern grows.
Written on February 24, 2025 at 1:02 am, by anakin
Austan Goolsbee discussed inflation expectations, noting recent data suggests a 30-year high in consumer outlook.
US futures, including Nasdaq and Dow, decline for the second day due to economic concerns.
Written on February 24, 2025 at 12:37 am, by anakin
US futures decline again as market levels fail; sentiment drops, home sales fall, and tariff concerns rise.
Iraq and Kurdistan have agreed to restart oil exports following a two-year suspension.
Written on February 24, 2025 at 12:32 am, by anakin
Iraqi Kurdistan and Iraq agreed to restart crude exports, pending final inspections of the Iraq-Turkey pipeline.
On Friday, the Nasdaq100 (NQ) fell over 2%, erasing about two-thirds of last week’s advances.
Written on February 24, 2025 at 12:07 am, by anakin
Nasdaq 100 fell over 2%, reversing gains. Market volatility may rise with upcoming economic data and technical weakness.
In Q4 2024, New Zealand retail sales rose 0.9%, defying expectations of 0.6% growth.
Written on February 24, 2025 at 12:02 am, by anakin
New Zealand’s retail sales rose 0.9% in Q4 2024, but the central bank’s rate cuts remain expected.
In Q4, New Zealand’s retail sales increased by 0.9% QoQ, exceeding the 0.6% forecast.
Written on February 23, 2025 at 11:37 pm, by anakin
New Zealand’s retail sales rose 0.9% in Q4, supporting the NZD, which reacts to economic conditions.
Germany’s election outcome triggers complex coalition talks with potential fiscal policy impacts and challenges ahead.
Written on February 23, 2025 at 11:32 pm, by anakin
German election results complicate coalition talks, influencing fiscal policy, economic growth, and party dynamics amid uncertainty.
In the fourth quarter, New Zealand’s retail sales rose to 0.9%, exceeding the 0.6% prediction.
Written on February 23, 2025 at 11:07 pm, by anakin
New Zealand’s retail sales rose 0.9% in Q4, exceeding forecasts, highlighting strong consumer spending and economic resilience.
Francois Villeroy suggests the ECB might lower its deposit rate to 2% by mid-year.
Written on February 23, 2025 at 11:02 pm, by anakin
ECB may cut deposit rate to 2% by summer, following January’s reduction to 2.75%, says Villeroy de Galhau.
Following the German election results, the euro gains traction, buoyed by market optimism.
Written on February 23, 2025 at 10:32 pm, by anakin
CDU/CSU secured 28.7%, AfD 19.8%. Coalition talks crucial. Debt brake concerns persist amid rising defence spending.
