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Monthly archive June, 2019

Dollar Rebounds Against Major Currencies

The U.S. dollar advanced against major currencies on Wednesday, recovering some of its recent losses, as traders looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, due next week.Original Article Read More →

Tame Inflation Data Further Fuels Rate Cut Expectations

A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday showed a modest increase in U.S. consumer prices in the month of May. The report also showed a slowdown in the annual rate of consumer price growth, further fueling Read More →

Dollar Turns Weak Again

After advancing a bit early on in the session on Tuesday, the U.S. dollar gave up its gains and then spent most part of the day below the flat line, as traders weighed the impact of the ongoing trade war Read More →

European Economics Preview: UK Labor Market Data Due

Unemployment from the UK and investor confidence from euro area are due on Tuesday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, Statistics Norway publishes consumer price data. Economists forecast inflation to remain unchanged at Read More →

World Bank Cuts Global Growth Outlook To 3-Year Low On Trade War Risks

The World Bank downgraded its global growth outlook to the weakest pace in three years, citing downturn in investment and a decade-low growth in trade, amid escalating disputes. Global growth is forecast to ease to 2.6 percent this year, reflecting Read More →

UK Service Sector Expands Most In 3 Months

The UK service sector growth improved more-than-expected to a three-month high in May, but overall private sector activity weakened due to the contractions in manufacturing and construction, survey data from IHS Markit showed Wednesday. The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Read More →