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N. Macedonia Inflation Accelerates Further, Industrial Production Rises

N. Macedonia Inflation Accelerates Further, Industrial Production Rises

Consumer price inflation in North Macedonia increased again in February, while the industrial production grew in January, separate reports from the statistical office showed on Friday. The consumer price index rose 5.0 percent year-on-year following a 4.9 percent increase in January. Compared to the previous month, the CPI rose 0.5 percent. Another report from the

Rate decisions will look at jobs, economic activity

Rate decisions will look at jobs, economic activity

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman, regarded as one of the bank’s most hawkish policymakers, indicated that she might place greater emphasis on labour market indicators when considering future policy decisions. Key Quotes Labor market, economic activity will become a larger factor in US central bank policy discussions going forward. Shocks, structural changes since Covid-19 pandemic

Muted Market Response to NFP, Euro Holds Strong While Loonie Struggles

Muted Market Response to NFP, Euro Holds Strong While Loonie Struggles

The much-anticipated U.S. non-farm payrolls report came and went without much impact to the markets. With job growth largely in line with forecasts, the data signaled a stable labor market and the balanced outcome offers little guidance to Fed policymakers, who will continue weighing inflation trends, fiscal uncertainties, and global trade risks before committing to

Yen extends gains, markets eye US nonfarm payrolls

Yen extends gains, markets eye US nonfarm payrolls

Japanese yen extends rally for a third consecutive day BoJ’s Uchida says rate hikes still on the table despite tariff concerns US nonfarm payrolls expected to edge slightly The Japanese yen has extended its gains on Friday.  In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 147.79, down 0.13% on the day. It was a light

XAU/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 07.03.25 – 14.03.25

XAU/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 07.03.25 – 14.03.25

2025.03.07 2025.03.07 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 07.03.25 – 14.03.25 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction ends, consider long positions above the level of 2583.80 with a target of 3100.00 – 3300.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 2583.80. Stop Loss: below 2550.00,

USD/JPY Outlook: Traders Flock to Yen Amid Rising Trade Worries

USD/JPY Outlook: Traders Flock to Yen Amid Rising Trade Worries

The USD/JPY outlook indicates increased demand for the safe-haven yen. Market participants dumped risky assets in the panic that followed Trump’s new tariffs. The US will release its crucial nonfarm payroll report. The USD/JPY outlook indicates increased demand for the safe-haven yen amid escalating fears of the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the global economy.

N. Macedonia Inflation Accelerates Further, Industrial Production Rises

French Trade Gap Widens In January

France’s trade deficit increased sharply in January as exports fell amid an increase in imports, data from the customs office showed on Friday. The trade gap rose to EUR 6.54 billion from EUR 3.48 billion in December. In the same period last year, the trade deficit totaled EUR 6.87 billion. Exports declined 4.6 percent on

Japan is preparing to officially declare an end to long-term deflation

Japan is preparing to officially declare an end to long-term deflation

Japan is preparing to officially declare an end to long-term deflation, according to Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa. This marks a significant shift in the government’s economic outlook and could influence the timing of the Bank of Japan’s next interest rate hike. While inflation has stayed above the BOJ’s 2% target for nearly three years, the

NFP Preview: February 2025 Jobs Report and US Dollar Impact

NFP Preview: February 2025 Jobs Report and US Dollar Impact

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the non-farm payroll (NFP) and jobs data for February 2025 on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Economists are predicting 170,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.0%. Key factors influencing February’s jobs report include potential federal job cuts, changes in trade policies, a strong services

Dow Jones backslides amid wavering sentiment

Dow Jones backslides amid wavering sentiment

The Dow Jones shed around 575 points on Thursday, as trade war fears resume. The more the Trump administration tries to soothe tariff fears, the worse things get. Market sentiment is still churning despite announced tariff delays and upbeat jobs data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average turned tail and ran on Thursday, in tandem with

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