Tag: Economic indicators
July Inflation Rate Drops to 2.9%, Lowest Since 2021
Inflation in July saw a slight increase, driven primarily by higher housing-related costs, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of prices...
Asian Market Resilience: Focus on Local Data, Not Just US CPI
Asian equities are showing signs of resilience as they continue to rebound despite global market turbulence. The focus is now shifting towards key data releases in Japan, Australia, and China, which could potentially impact...
Home Depot Forecasts Decline in Sales Amid Consumer Caution
Home Depot recently announced that while it exceeded expectations for the quarter, it anticipates a decline in sales for the rest of the year due to high interest rates and consumer uncertainty. The company...
S&P 500 Technical Analysis: Growth Scare Fading | Forexlive
The S&P 500 saw a strong bounce last week after positive US Jobless Claims figures calmed fears about the labor market following a weak US NFP report. This has led to a decrease in...
Barrick Gold Stock Price Levels to Watch After Strong Earnings – Analysis & Forecast
Barrick Gold Stock Soars After Strong Earnings ReportBarrick Gold (GOLD) saw a significant increase in its stock price by over 9% on Monday following the release of its second-quarter results. The Canada-based gold mining...
Australia’s Q2 Wage Growth Slows to 0.8% QoQ, Private Sector Lagging
Australia’s wage growth showed a slight slowdown in the second quarter of the year, with the wage price index rising by 0.8% compared to the previous quarter. This figure was slightly lower than the...
This Week’s Consumer Price Inflation Report: What to Expect and Analyze
Economists are expecting the upcoming July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report to show that annual inflation has stayed steady at 3.0%, while core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, is predicted to slightly...
Enhancing Trading Strategies: Finding Excitement Beyond the Sidelines
I am being careful with risky investments right now, but I can see reasons to be hopeful. Firstly, the Federal Reserve has shown its support recently, which is a positive sign. Secondly, while there...
Navigating the Volatility of Japanese Stocks: Insights and Analysis
Lately, the global stock markets have been all over the place, and it’s making investors super nervous. In the U.S., people are worried about a possible recession, and that’s causing some serious panic in...
Stock Market Volatility: Is the Worst Yet to Come?
On August 5th, the stock market experienced a significant downturn, with Japan's Topix share index dropping by 12%, the worst since 1987. This decline was mirrored in South Korea and Taiwan, where stocks fell...