Manufacturing PMI expected to show stable economic conditions in the US
According to data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the manufacturing PMI for March came in at 52.7, a slight increase from February’s 52.4, and also surpassing analysts’ expectations of 52.5. In other metrics, the price paid index—which gauges inflation—climbed from 70.5 to 78.3, while the employment index saw a minor drop from 48.8 […]
Powell Indicates Fed is Likely to Overlook Iran Oil Disruption, Believes Inflation Expectations are Stable
Federal Reserve’s Stance on Energy Shocks Amid Iran Conflict Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, expressed on Monday that the central bank aims to navigate the current situation arising from the Iran conflict without triggering an energy shock. He noted that historical supply disruptions are typically short-lived, and despite the war, long-term inflation […]
US Dollar Index remains stable above 99.50 as traders prepare for Fed interest rate decision
US Dollar Index Update The US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the value of the US dollar (USD) against six major global currencies, is hovering around 99.60 as Asian markets opened on Wednesday. This steadiness comes as traders hold their breath, waiting for the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates later today. Compounding the situation, […]
GBP/USD remains stable before simultaneous Fed and BoE choices.
The British pound saw a slight uptick for the second consecutive day as traders prepared for the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday and the Bank of England’s decision on Thursday. On Wednesday, the Fed is anticipated to hold interest rates steady between 3.50% and 3.75%, largely due to the uncertainties stemming from the ongoing conflict […]
S&P 500 futures remain relatively stable after key indexes rise due to falling oil prices: Live updates
Market Overview On Monday night, S&P 500 futures were moving sideways after a rebound in major market averages, which benefited from a decline in oil prices. The S&P 500 saw a slight dip of 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped nearly 0.2%. Additionally, futures related to the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 47 points, […]
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 […]