Australian Dollar holds steady against Japanese Yen as CPI eases and BoJ maintains a strong stance.
The AUD/JPY currency pair has steadied after a six-day downturn, hovering around 0.6920 during Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Australian dollar (AUD) sees some fluctuations as the market digests the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics from Australia. In May, Australia’s inflation rate decelerated more than analysts had anticipated, providing some comfort to policymakers. […]
Australia’s CPI expected to indicate inflation picked up again in May
Australia’s Consumer Price Index Update The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released new data on Wednesday showing that the consumer price index (CPI) in Australia increased by 4.0% year-on-year in May, a bit below the previously reported 4.2% rise. Expectations in the market were slightly higher, with a consensus forecast of 4.4% growth during this […]
Australian Dollar affected by risk-averse sentiment, awaiting Aussie CPI data.
The Australian dollar (AUD) is struggling against other currencies, currently sitting at 0.6945 in European trading, which is a 0.8% decline against the US dollar (USD). Antipodean currencies are experiencing significant sell-offs as risk sentiment shifts amidst expectations of at least two interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve this year. As of now, […]
May 2026 CPI inflation: Report indicates consumer prices increased last month
Our morning panel with Maria discussed market trends, the ramifications of the Iranian conflict, and the landscape of investing in government-supported companies. This article on the May 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation Report is presently being developed and will have updates added soon. Inflation trends The announcement made in May highlights that U.S. consumers […]
Stock market update: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures reduce losses as CPI report is released, US-Iran ceasefire wavers
U.S. Stock Futures and Inflation Update U.S. stock futures reduced their initial losses on Wednesday following a consumer inflation report that matched predictions, though escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran raised concerns about any potential peace negotiations. The Nasdaq 100 futures led the declines, dropping by 0.6% as the previous day’s decrease in […]
Stock market update: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures decline following US actions in Iran, with CPI inflation approaching.
U.S. stock futures dropped on Wednesday as the anticipation for important inflation data grew, particularly following a series of attacks between the U.S. and Iran that dampened hopes for peace in the Middle East. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell, while the S&P 500 saw a decrease of 0.3%. The NASDAQ 100, which […]
Australian Dollar falls before China CPI release
AUD/USD Decline Continues Amid Global Tensions The AUD/USD pair has seen a continued decline, trading at approximately 0.7020 during the Asian session on Wednesday. Market participants are keenly awaiting the release of China’s consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI) data for May, which should be available later in the day. The attention […]
Australian Dollar falls as yearly CPI inflation drops in April.
Market Update: AUD/USD Movement and Inflation Figures The AUD/USD exchange rate has increased for the second consecutive day, hovering around 0.7160 in the Asian session on Wednesday. This rise comes amid a slight weakening of the Australian dollar (AUD) following the release of domestic inflation data. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the […]
Asia-Pacific currency news summary: Asia markets rise. Japan’s CPI reaches four-year low.
Summary The news around the Iran war has been quite muted lately. Ongoing discussions between Tehran and Washington are taking place through intermediaries from Pakistan, with a focus on creating a framework for a potential agreement. In Japan, the core CPI saw a 1.4% year-on-year increase in April, which is the lowest rate in four […]
Pound Sterling declined following strong US CPI, with PPI still to come.
GBP/USD experienced a decline of approximately 0.7% on Tuesday, dropping from a previous high near 1.3650 and approaching the significant level of 1.3500 before slightly bouncing back later in the day. The pair stayed at the lower end of its recent range, with prices recovering to around 1.3540 before steadily decreasing throughout both European and […]