Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Stephan Miran said on Friday that monetary policy has passively tightened, adding that central bank can afford to have lower interest rates. Key quotes Federal Reserve is one of the biggest risks to growth. Monetary policy has passively tightened. We are misunderstanding just how tight monetary policy is. Inflation looking
The NZX 50 fell 103 points, or 0.8%, to 13,428 in early Friday trading, reversing modest gains from the previous session and positioning the index for a weekly loss after sharp declines on Wall Street overnight, driven by ongoing concerns around artificial intelligence. Profit-taking also set in after the local market hit a three-week high
Taiwan will on Friday release Q4 numbers for gross domestic product, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the previous three months, GDP was up 12.68 percent on year. Malaysia will provide Q4 figures for GDP and current account; in the three months prior, GDP was up 5.2 percent on year and the
It’s a light sort of calendar, with the RBNZ info of note. Fed speakers include Miran, who always calls for lower rates. And Logan, we heard from her earlier in the week: ICYMI – Fed officials signal patience as rates seen near neutral and inflation lingers This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
The trading world awaits the final piece to this week’s US economic puzzle, with the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) releasing tomorrow at 8:30 A.M. (ET). After a cold Retail Sales (0% vs 0.4% exp) and a surprisingly strong Non-Farm Payrolls report (130K vs 70K exp), the third wave of high-tier US data should provide
Gold price declines close to 2.7% on Thursday amid the lack of a clear catalyst, as US jobs data during the last couple of days was solid, despite of the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,945 after reaching a daily high
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🗂 Sector Overview: Emerging Leaders and Lagging Sectors The semiconductor sector is witnessing a remarkable upswing today, with major players like NVIDIA (NVDA) climbing 1.46% and Micron Technology (MU) surging by 4.32%. These gains underscore a renewed investor confidence amid news of advancements in chip technologies. On the other hand, the consumer cyclicals are facing
The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing a modest decrease in first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended February 7th. The report said initial jobless claims dipped to 227,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised level of 232,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to fall to 220,000
Forex markets are relatively subdued today, with most major pairs and crosses confined within yesterday’s ranges. After recent volatility, positioning appears balanced as traders await a stronger catalyst to drive the next move. Sterling is modestly firmer despite weaker-than-expected UK GDP data. December growth came in soft and the fourth quarter barely managed a positive
Tesla faces mounting challenges as European sales slump and leadership shake-up continues Tesla is confronting a challenging start to 2026 as slowing electric vehicle (EV) deliveries, particularly in Europe, continue to reshape its growth narrative and prompt a strategic refresh of its global sales leadership. European sales decline accelerates Recent data show Tesla’s European sales
TD Securities analysts note that UK GDP for December matched expectations at 0.1% month-on-month, but downward revisions to November left Q4 growth at 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, below consensus and Bank of England projections. The bank notes narrow sectoral strength and a sluggish broader economy, suggesting this could influence marginal MPC voters toward a potential rate cut
Solana tries to regain lost ground Over the past few weeks, Solana (SOL) has been the centre of intense selling pressure, a dramatic shift from the tentative stabilisation many traders hoped would continue through early 2026. What began as a pullback quickly evolved into a pronounced sell-off that exposed persistent vulnerabilities in Solana’s price structure, reaffirming
Key takeaways Rebound losing momentum: Gold staged a sharp 15.7% bounce from the $4,405 low but is now showing signs of bullish exhaustion below the key $5,170 resistance, with price action stalling above the 20-day moving average at $4,940. Supportive macro correlations fading: The usual inverse relationship with the US dollar has weakened, and the
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