Inflation remained stable in February, but the war in Iran could rise prices again.
Even though inflation seemed stable in February before the war with Iran, there’s concern among economists that the conflict might lead to an energy crisis, which could complicate the Federal Reserve’s plans to lower interest rates. The Consumer Price Index climbed 2.4% in February compared to the previous year, matching January’s rate of increase, as […]
EUR/USD remains stable as ECB monitors inflation goals, with attention on German CPI
As of Thursday, the EUR/USD exchange rate hovered around 1.1800, showing little change throughout the day. A minor dip followed comments from the European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde. During her address to the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Committee, Lagarde stated that the ECB’s actions to combat inflation were showing results, suggesting that […]
Mexico claims Jalisco state is ‘stable’ following the death of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
Jalisco’s Security Situation Stabilizing Following Violence The Mexican government has announced that the security situation in Jalisco, a western state, is “stabilizing” after a surge in cartel-related violence following the death of notorious leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho.” The Mexican Embassy in the U.S. mentioned that both federal and state […]
Stock futures remain mostly stable following a significant decline in major indexes due to concerns over AI disruption and tariffs: Live updates
Stock Futures Flat Following Rough Week After a rocky beginning to the last week of February trading, stock futures remained mostly unchanged on Monday night. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 45 points, roughly 0.1%. Similarly, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures also saw a slight uptick of 0.1% each. […]
Currencies in Africa are becoming more stable, but daily expenses are still largely calculated in dollars.
Currency Struggles and Resilience in Africa Ghana’s cedi has faced numerous double-digit declines, while Zimbabwe remains grappling with the remnants of hyperinflation. Nevertheless, the outlook for early 2026 appears to be more favorable. The Naira sharp drop to about 15.10% has seen some recovery, now trading around the mid-1,300 Naira range, with the spread between […]
Major players are caught, but drug prices remain stable: Why efforts to dismantle cartels seldom impact the market
In many markets, the firing of a CEO can send investors into a frenzy, causing stock prices to fluctuate. Conversely, in the global drug trade, the elimination of a kingpin barely makes a dent. Recently, Mexican officials announced the death of one of the world’s notorious drug traffickers, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as […]
Bitcoin’s stable price movement is deceiving: The consistent ETF interest that backed it has vanished.
Understanding ETF Fatigue in Bitcoin Markets The Spot Bitcoin ETF has been like a scoreboard for the market. When you see green, it’s fresh money funneling into Bitcoin from traditional brokerage accounts, while red indicates the opposite. During the early stages of the ETF’s introduction in the U.S., it seemed to gauge the mood in […]
Weekly outlook: US Dollar remains stable as PCE inflation increases and GDP shows weakness
On Friday, the US dollar (USD) remained stable following the release of important economic data, while the US dollar index (DXY) noted a respectable weekly increase of nearly 1%. Core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) showed a year-on-year rise of 3% in December, which exceeded market predictions. This suggested inflationary pressures are climbing, providing a boost […]
Yen declines following weak growth data; dollar remains stable
This illustration shows yen and dollar bills for March 2023. The yen fell today, reversing some of last week’s strong gains on weak growth data, while the dollar firmed as recent inflation data confirmed the Federal Reserve’s view that it will cut interest rates this year. LONDON >> Today, the yen weakened due to disappointing […]
EUR/USD remains stable, unaffected by disappointing Eurozone manufacturing figures
On Monday, the euro (EUR) was nearly unchanged against the US dollar (USD), trading at around 1.1865. The factory output figures from the Eurozone for December reflected expectations of a significant drop, yet the currency pair didn’t see much movement, likely due to lower trading volumes. Data from Destatis revealed that Eurozone industrial production dipped […]