Category: uncertainty
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Japan rises on positive PMI, others muted amid economic uncertainty By Investing.com
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Most Asian stocks rose on Thursday amid growing optimism about lower U.S. interest rates, but overall gains were limited as a downward revision to payrolls data rattled markets. Japanese stocks posted their best performance on record on the day as purchasing managers’ index data showed sustained growth in the country’s…
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China automaker lobby warns of enormous risks and uncertainty from EU tariffs on EVs
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Citi expects NZD to underperform amid US election uncertainty By Investing.com
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Citigroup has expressed concerns about the potential impact of the upcoming US presidential election in November on high-beta currencies, and expects the New Zealand dollar (NZD) to underperform. According to Citigroup, the financial environment is likely to see increased risk aversion as the election approaches, which traditionally does not bode…
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Citi recommends defensive stance on Japan amid BOJ uncertainty, recession fears By Investing.com
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Japanese stocks are expected to gradually recover in September and October, analysts at Citigroup said, but they recommended a defensive stance in the market amid uncertainty over the Bank of Japan and the U.S. economy. Japanese stocks have been hit hard by the global meltdown in financial markets this week,…
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Asia FX firms as dollar stalls amid rate cut bets, political uncertainty By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Tuesday, while the dollar fell as the greenback’s recovery slowed due to continued expectations of interest rate cuts and uncertainty over the 2024 presidential election. However, sentiment towards Asia remained restrained by concerns about China, amid signs of a slowing economic recovery and uncertainty about…
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Asia FX weakens as US-China uncertainty dents yuan, favors dollar By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies fell on Friday as concerns about further trade tensions between the United States and China weighed on sentiment, with the dollar benefiting from safe-haven demand even as bets on interest rate cuts persisted. The dollar recovered some of its recent losses, rising 0.1 percent in Asian trade,…
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BoI Governor: Geopolitical uncertainty has increased
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Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron held a press conference after the Monetary Committee announced this afternoon that it would leave the interest rate unchanged at 4.5%. Yaron said: “Since October 7, we have been in the midst of a protracted war. Geopolitical uncertainty has increased and the risk…
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Rising trade policy uncertainty poses a downside risk to growth: Goldman Sachs By Investing.com
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Comments and actions on global trade policy are becoming increasingly hawkish, and a potential victory by Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election could lead to the imposition of significant tariffs on U.S. imports, potentially leading to retaliation and escalation, according to economists at Goldman Sachs. As a result, indicators…
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Dollar strengthens ahead of PCE data; euro weighed by political uncertainty By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The US dollar rose in early European trade on Friday, on track for its second straight quarterly gain, the euro fell and the Japanese yen remained on watch for intervention. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the U.S. dollar, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other…
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Dollar stays strong, political uncertainty saps euro By Reuters
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Written by Brigid Riley and Amanda Cooper TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar steadied on Monday, while the euro traded near its lowest levels in more than a month, as political turmoil in Europe increased the level of uncertainty among traders, while investors awaited more data to gauge the euro’s strength.…
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3 in 4 Gen Zers are interested in vocational training as uncertainty and AI shape the minds of the next ‘toolbelt generation’
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Sam Pillar is the co-founder and CEO of Jobber. Some may find it difficult to understand or relate to, but it is increasingly clear that Generation Z is a generation of doers. They take action and want to make decisions. So it is not surprising that many young people are…
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EUR/USD set for more pain, Macquarie says, as political uncertainty strikes again By Investing.com
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Investing.com — It was hit hard on Monday as winds of political uncertainty quickly emerged on the continent, prompting calls for more pain ahead for the single currency. “We are committed to our view that EUR/USD will reach 1.05, and remain there, in the second half of 2024,” Macquarie said…
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Grayscale’s Filing for Ethereum Futures ETF Withdrawn over Regulatory Uncertainty
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Grayscale’s proposal to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of ether was recently withdrawn, according to a notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). NYSE Arca, Grayscale’s ETF that would have been listed if approved, withdrew the proposal ahead of an expected decision by the regulator on…
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Bank of England Expected to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
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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…
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Coutts Shifts £2 Billion from UK Stocks to Overseas Funds, Sparking Concerns Amidst Market Uncertainty
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Coutts Bank, the royal family’s favorite bank, has sparked controversy by diverting nearly £2 billion of client money from the London stock market to invest in overseas projects. The move by the private bank, which serves tens of thousands of wealthy clients, involves reducing allocations to UK stocks in six…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping begins charm offensive in Europe amid growing uncertainty about future U.S. support for allies
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has embarked on a three-country trip Trip to Europe Sunday with the continent divided over how to deal with Beijing’s growing power and the rivalry between the United States and China. European automakers are losing ground Supported Chinese electric cars. Diplomats are worried Alleged Chinese spies…