Euro Zone GDP Falls Below Expectations, US Unemployment Hits Record Low… *The GDP for the second quarter announced today in the Euro Zone was below expectations, showing quarterly growth of 0.1% and annual growth of 0.5%. The economy was expected to grow 0.3% and 0.6% respectively. *The weekly unemployment benefit applications announced in the USA during […]

Inflation and Interest Rate Insights… *In his speech today, European Central Bank (ECB) member Kazimir said that a possible rate hike is still needed, that a 25 basis point increase in interest rates may be preferred next week, alternatively in October or December, and inflation is stubbornly high. *Boston Fed Chairman Collins said in a […]

Decision of Saudi Arabia and Russia Raised Oil Prices… *Services PMI for August in Germany and the Euro Area, announced today, contracted. The Services PMI fell to 47.3 in Germany and 47.9 in the Eurozone. The previous data came at 52.3 and 50.9, respectively. On the UK side, the Services PMI shrank from 51.5 to 49.5. *FED FOMC […]

ECB Member Suggests Possible Rate Hike, Yen Tests 146.50 Resistance… *In his speech, Wunsch, Member of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated that the ECB may raise interest rates further before interrupting the rate hike process, price pressures have eased and inflation has not reached the ECB’s 2% target before 2025. *The Yen side had […]

Contraction Slowed on Manufacturing Side While US Employment Market Maintained Trend… *European Central Bank (ECB) member Villeroy stated they are near the peak in interest rates but not considering a rate cut. ECB’s Vujcic emphasized uncertainty, stating they can’t predict the terminal interest rate until later in the year. He noted a slowing economy and […]

Domestic Growth, PCE Core Price Index in the USA were extremely important data.. *In the Euro Area, CPI for August, announced today, increased by 0.6% month on month and 5.3% year on year. The previous data came at the level of -0.1% and 5.3%, respectively. In the minutes of the meeting of the European Central […]

Interest Rates, Inflation, and Currency Movements Dominate Headlines… *JOLT’s Job Opportunities data, announced at 17:00 in the USA, was announced as 8,827M against 9,465M expectations and came in at the lowest level since March 2021. According to this data, the labor market in the USA continues to loosen, which is one of the factors that reduces […]

Interest Rates, Inflation, and Currency Movements Dominate Headlines… *European Central Bank (ECB) Member Holzmann said in his speech today that he foresees an interest rate increase if there are no surprises, the labor market is tight and the ECB should discuss ending the Pandemic Urgent Purchase Program (PEPP), which is directed to reinvestment. *Swedish Central […]

After Powell We Will Follow Lagarde at 22:00… *Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s eagerly awaited speech at Jackson Hole began today as of 17:05. Regarding the messages conveyed:– If appropriate, we are ready to further increase interest rates, we will proceed cautiously.– We will decide on the next policy move based on data.– The Fed is […]

US Dollar Gains as Job Market Holds Strong… Today, there was a favorable outlook for the US Dollar once again. The EURUSD pair retreated to the 200-day moving average and tested this zone. On the side of Gold, pricing continues above 1910. The USDJPY pair is gradually approaching the 146.50 resistance level. The US 10-year […]