Category: Economic

  • University Joins £3m Campaign to Drive Midlands Economic Growth

    The University of Lincoln, UK, has joined a pioneering coalition of 17 universities to support a £3 million international campaign launched this week to drive economic growth in the Midlands. Each year the University contributes more than £400 million to the local economy and has built long-term, sustainable relationships with…

  • Economic calendar in Asia Monday, 20 May 2024 – People’s Bank of China rate setting day

    Last Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China kept the interest rate on its medium-term lending facility unchanged at 2.5%. The MLF’s no-change rate strongly suggests that the one-year and five-year loan coverage rates will remain at the same rates as well: 3.45% and 3.95%, respectively The MLF rate setting is…

  • US Leading Economic Index (LEI) M/M -0.6% vs. -0.3% expected

    US LEI -0.6% vs -0.3% expected and -0.3% previous. “Another decline in US LEIs confirms that softer economic conditions lie ahead,” said Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, senior director of business cycle indicators at The Conference Board. “Deteriorating consumer expectations about business conditions, weak new orders, a negative yield spread, and a…

  • Fed minutes the big one to watch on the economic calendar next week

    And on days when we don’t get any big data, it can be a bit slow and uninspiring. So far today, we are at least seeing the dollar making a nice push higher. This has been helped by Treasury yields maintaining a bounce at a key technical juncture as noted…

  • Dollar forecast to stabilize amid mixed economic signals By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The US dollar is expected to stabilize in the coming weeks after recent economic data showed mixed signals about the strength of the US economy. After a period of volatility, analysts at ING now expect a calmer trading environment with low volatility until more substantive data is released.…

  • Bank of England Expected to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

    Bank of England Expected to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

    The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates steady at 5.25%, the sixth consecutive fix on Thursday. This decision comes against the backdrop of continued high inflation, which currently stands at 3.2%, which exceeds the bank’s target of 2%. In addition to the interest rate announcement, the bank…

  • Deal or no deal with Hamas – the economic fallout

    Deal or no deal with Hamas – the economic fallout

    The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the complex situation on Israel’s northern border means that the Israeli economy faces a great deal of uncertainty, which can be expressed in several metrics. For example, the direct confrontation between Israel and Iran contributed to the weakening…