Monthly Archives: July 2023
China’s GDP Misses Expectation, Hammers Oil Prices
Written on July 17, 2023 at 6:25 am, by 礼仕通
The latest release of China’s second-quarter GDP has fallen short of market expectations which has exerted upward pressure on oil prices. Investors are wagering that the upcoming rate hike in July will mark the end of the tightening cycle, yet Federal Reserve officials are keeping their options open for a potential increase later in theContinue Reading
CPI Hammers DXY To Below $100
Written on July 14, 2023 at 6:34 am, by 礼仕通
The U.S. dollar continues to decline, breaking below the key psychological support level of $100. The release of lower-than-expected CPI data on Wednesday has significantly impacted the financial market. The equity market has extended its gains, while gold prices have risen by over 1.5% following the data release. Conversely, the U.S. dollar continues to decline,Continue Reading
The US Housing Market Will Be In Focus In The Upcoming Week
Written on July 14, 2023 at 1:56 am, by 礼仕通
The Week Ahead: Week of 17 July (GMT+3) Tuesday, 18 July, 15:30 – US Retail Sales (MoM) (Jun) Contrary to market expectations of a -0.1% rate, May’s US Retail Sales exceeded forecast expectations with a rate of 0.3%. This indicates that consumer spending remains resilient, even in the face of rising inflation and interest rates.Continue Reading