monetary

Yield Curve Inversion Raises Concerns and Signals Economic Shifts

In a rare occurrence with potentially far-reaching consequences, the U.S. yield curve has experienced its deepest inversion since 1981. This…

2 years ago

Morning Bid: Oil and jobs

World markets calmed a bit on Wednesday after a tumultuous couple of weeks - but a focus on energy prices…

3 years ago

Euro slips vs dollar ahead of expected red-hot U.S. inflation

The euro fell on Tuesday unable to hold on to the post-French election gains, as the dollar held firm supported…

4 years ago

Indonesia’s GDP speeds up on easing COVID-19 curbs, brisk exports

Indonesia's economic growth accelerated in the final quarter of last year as consumption perked up following the easing of anti-virus…

4 years ago

Futures slump on fresh Omicron worries after vaccine warning

U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Tuesday after a warning from vaccine maker Moderna's chief executive on the effectiveness…

4 years ago

Aussie jumps as inflation data sparks rate hike talk, yen becalmed before BOJ

The Aussie dollar jumped on Wednesday as surprisingly strong inflation data raised the possibility of sooner-than-planned rate hikes, while the…

4 years ago

Analysis: Investors pivot to Powell after more hot U.S. inflation data

The biggest rise in U.S. consumer prices in 13 years has intensified investor focus on messaging from the Federal Reserve,…

4 years ago

U.S. dollar share of global reserves rises in Q1; euro share slips

The U.S. dollar's share of currency reserves reported to the International Monetary Fund edged up to 59.5% in the first…

4 years ago

Asian shares start on cautious note amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Asian shares got the week off to a cautious start on Monday as a spike in coronavirus cases across Asia…

4 years ago

Japan’s wholesale prices rise at fastest pace in 13 years on commodities surge

Japan's wholesale prices rose at their fastest annual pace in 13 years reflecting higher commodity costs, data showed on Thursday,…

4 years ago