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U.S. inflation rises to 2.7 percent in March, Fed likely to hold rates next week

U.S. inflation rises to 2.7 percent in March, Fed likely to hold rates next week

The central bank has kept interest rates at 5.25 to 5.50 percent since July 2023

Russia’s central bank maintains 16 percent interest rate, raises inflation forecast

Russia’s central bank maintains 16 percent interest rate, raises inflation forecast

The central bank raised inflation forecast to 4.3-4.8 percent, up from 4-4.5 percent

Eurozone lending stagnates in March, ECB rate stance deters borrowers, lenders

Eurozone lending stagnates in March, ECB rate stance deters borrowers, lenders

This data supports the ECB's plan to start cutting eurozone interest rates in June after inflation falls slightly above its 2 percent target

Gold prices increase ahead of key U.S. inflation data

Gold prices increase ahead of key U.S. inflation data

Despite the increase, gold prices were down around 2.3 percent, their biggest weekly drop since early December

Bank of Japan keeps interest rate unchanged, yen hits 34-year low

Bank of Japan keeps interest rate unchanged, yen hits 34-year low

Recent attempts by Japanese authorities to intervene in currency markets have been ineffective

U.S. economy grows 1.6 percent in Q1, slowest in nearly two years

U.S. economy grows 1.6 percent in Q1, slowest in nearly two years

Decline in government spending contributes to moderation in U.S. economic activity

U.S. economy likely to grow 2.4 percent in Q1 as delayed rate cuts signal inflation surge

U.S. economy likely to grow 2.4 percent in Q1 as delayed rate cuts signal inflation surge

U.S. labor market supports growth with job gains averaging 276,000 per month in Q1 of 2024

Gold prices recover as markets await key U.S. economic data

Gold prices recover as markets await key U.S. economic data

Gold could remain between $2,300 and $2,350 unless a fresh catalyst emerges

Oil prices stabilize as focus shifts to U.S. economy, interest rates

Oil prices stabilize as focus shifts to U.S. economy, interest rates

The unexpected decrease in U.S. inventories, as indicated by industry data, provided some support to crude prices

Dollar-yen exchange rate hits 34-year peak as investors monitor Japan’s currency support measures

Dollar-yen exchange rate hits 34-year peak as investors monitor Japan’s currency support measures

The dollar climbed to 154.85 yen, its highest point since the middle of 1990

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in line with market expectations

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in line with market expectations

The country kept one-year LPR at 3.45 percent, five-year LPR at 3.95 percent

Gold prices hit over two-week lows on easing Middle East tensions

Gold prices hit over two-week lows on easing Middle East tensions

Gold dipped more than 2 percent in the previous session, its largest intraday decline in over a year

Sri Lanka’s inflation plummets to 2.5 percent in March driven by a 22 percent reduction in power tariffs

Sri Lanka’s inflation plummets to 2.5 percent in March driven by a 22 percent reduction in power tariffs

Food prices remained unchanged at 5 percent in March compared to February

ECB stays committed to multiple rate cuts despite Fed’s caution, global uncertainty

ECB stays committed to multiple rate cuts despite Fed’s caution, global uncertainty

Officials highlighted that the ECB's decisions hinge on incoming data, especially regarding wages, profits, and productivity

Oil prices rebound by 27 cents, Brent crude reaches $87.27 per barrel

Oil prices rebound by 27 cents, Brent crude reaches $87.27 per barrel

Investors fueled the increase as they continued to assess geopolitical concerns in the Middle East

Gold prices decline as Middle East tensions ease, markets await U.S. inflation data

Gold prices decline as Middle East tensions ease, markets await U.S. inflation data

Bullion loses safe-haven appeal amidst reduced geopolitical risks

Oil prices drop as Middle East tensions ease, market sentiment shifts to fundamentals and macroeconomics

Oil prices drop as Middle East tensions ease, market sentiment shifts to fundamentals and macroeconomics

Brent crude futures declined to $86.62 per barrel, WTI crude futures dropping to $82.51 per barrel

Japan’s March core inflation slows to 2.6 percent despite yen weakness

Japan’s March core inflation slows to 2.6 percent despite yen weakness

Despite wage hikes, inflation-adjusted real wages continued to decline for nearly two years

Gold prices inch closer to all-time high on escalating geopolitical tensions

Gold prices inch closer to all-time high on escalating geopolitical tensions

Market analysts referred to gold as a geopolitical trade rather than a monetary policy trade at the moment

ECB signals potential June interest rate cut despite rising oil prices, weaker euro

ECB signals potential June interest rate cut despite rising oil prices, weaker euro

ECB ready to adapt monetary policy stance if current trends persist

U.S. economic activity expands slightly in April, inflation expectations remain firm: Survey

U.S. economic activity expands slightly in April, inflation expectations remain firm: Survey

Inflation's reversed momentum sparks concern over interest rate cut timing

British housing market sees 0.2 percent price drop, 9.2 percent rent surge amid shifting rate outlook

British housing market sees 0.2 percent price drop, 9.2 percent rent surge amid shifting rate outlook

House prices show smallest drop in 8 months

Bank of Japan signals gradual approach to interest rate hikes amidst domestic economic challenges

Bank of Japan signals gradual approach to interest rate hikes amidst domestic economic challenges

Board member Noguchi foresees slower policy adjustments compared to global counterparts

Gold prices rise as geopolitical uncertainty boosts bullion’s global appeal

Gold prices rise as geopolitical uncertainty boosts bullion’s global appeal

Gold maintains safe-haven appeal despite Federal Reserve's stance on rates