Category: Mood
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UK job vacancies fall at fastest pace since pandemic as business mood darkens
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UK employers reduced recruitment efforts sharply in November, with job vacancies falling at their fastest rate since the start of the pandemic. New data from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) reveals that demand for staff has fallen at a “sharp and accelerating pace”, indicating deepening labor market…
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Asian Stocks to Rally as US Record High Lifts Mood: Markets Wrap
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business Asian shares are poised to advance on Thursday after US stocks hit a new high ahead of inflation data that could determine the Federal Reserve’s policy easing in the coming months. Article writer: Bloomberg News Richard Henderson Published on October 09, 2024 • 3 minutes read…
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Japan’s business mood steady in July-Sept, keeps BOJ rate hike chance alive By Reuters
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Written by Makiko Yamazaki and Laika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese business sentiment stabilized in the three months through September, a closely watched survey showed, a sign that the economy remains on track toward a moderate recovery that leaves room for the central bank to raise interest rates further. But…
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Brits turn to ‘sweet treat economy’ for mood boosts amid economic challenges
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Despite a blistering summer, high interest rates and looming tax rises, Britons are spending more on small luxuries such as pastries and cosmetics, a trend Barclaycard has dubbed the “confectionery economy”. According to Barclaycard, consumer spending on cards rose 1% in August after two months of decline, with nearly half…
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European equities open on a more positive note as risk mood breathes easier for now
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A calmer mood set to greet European traders later today
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Major currencies are mostly trading little, with USD/JPY even staying below the 100-point range for the first time in Asia this week. Overall, the USD has been trading slightly lower, but today’s moves leave a lot to be desired. Here’s an overview of the current USD pairs: US weekly jobless…
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Stellar Shines With 11% Gain Despite Downbeat Market Mood
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Stellar (XLM) is showing its strength as its price surges today, August 8, in the face of a slowing market recovery following the market decline that occurred earlier this week. According to Queen GeckoXLM price is up around 10% in an environment where most altcoins are still feeling the pain.…
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The risk mood begins to sour again on the day
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U.S. futures were largely steady in Asian trading, with S&P 500 futures up 0.2% at the time. This comes despite a heavy sell-off in the region, with the Nikkei closing down more than 3% and hitting its lowest close since late April. This continues to underscore that sentiment is extremely…
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Wall Street in measured mood as Biden bows out
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A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. The day began with the unexpected news that President Joe Biden had dropped out of the race, and the market reaction so far has been muted. Wall Street futures have become more stable, bond yields have…
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Dollar keeps steadier on higher yields, cautious risk mood
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Bond yields rose after the UK CPI report was released earlier, helping to support the USD/JPY pair slightly. The pair rose by 0.2% to reach 156.47, as it continues to close at the highest level recorded last week at 156.78. This comes as 10-year Treasury yields rose by 2.9 basis…
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Japan’s exports pick up on weak yen but business mood stalls By Reuters
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By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s exports rose for a fifth straight month in April, supported by a weak yen, but shipment volumes struggled as growth was affected by weak demand, government data showed on Wednesday. The trade data clouds policymakers’ hopes that exports will offset weak domestic consumption.…
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Markets in a more pensive mood going into the final stretch of the week
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I will continue to hold that in the bond market for the most part. 10-year Treasury yields are holding at the 200-day moving average, which is now expected to be close to 4.37%. The lowest level reached 4.31% yesterday during the delivery process from Asia to Europe. Daily chart of…