EDWARD HAYDEN-BRIFFETT
Research Analyst, The Officials
Posts authored by Ed
Weak US jobs cooled Fed hike bets, USD slipped, gold rallied, while JPY stayed in focus amid intervention warnings.
US CPI Increase, Japanese PPI Exceeds Expectations, US Gov Deficit
US inflation jumps to 4.2% on energy costs as global producer prices rise and market volatility returns.
China exports surge 19%, Korea and Saudi GDP beat forecasts, markets steady after selloff.
China exports surge 19%, Korea and Saudi GDP beat forecasts, oil eases on Iran peace talk, markets steady after selloff.
Bitcoin Drops to Key Lows, Inflation Warnings, Japanese Real Wages Rise
Bitcoin nears $60k as markets await payrolls, while central banks stay cautious on inflation and growth.
RBA Raises Cash Rate, Rupee Hits Record Low, Euro Manufacturing PMIs
RBA hikes, hawkish on inflation; rupee hits record low on oil surge and outflows; Europe PMIs strong; UK sales boosted by policy effects
Lower Market Optimism, Gold Down, Treasury Yields Climb
Optimism fades as Iran strikes extend; equities fall, yields rise, jobs weaken, energy prices surge despite strong PMI data
Big Week For Central Banking, Aggressive UK Bond Yield Moves
Federal Reserve, Bank of England, European Central Bank hold; hawkish tone lifts yields, GBP jumps, Germany faces deflation.
ZEW Economic Sentiment, Eurozone Inflation Confirmed Softer
ZEW sentiment plunges; Fed seen on hold, dollar eases, inflation stays subdued, and Chinese firms boost FX hedging amid yuan strength.
Oil Drives Global Markets, Indian Inflation, Chinese Industrial Output
Retail money floods oil ETFs; India WPI rises to 2.13%; China output and infrastructure investment strengthen amid fragile outlook.
Markets Struggle as Energy and Rate Fears Rise
US equities slide as energy and inflation fears lift rate‑hike bets in Europe; UK growth stalls, China credit stays strong, India CPI climbs
UK Unemployment Above Expectations, Chinese Housing Market, Data Today
UK unemployment up, China housing slumps, Europe output weak; yields fall, BoE cut bets rise, data today.
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Edition: Euro Edition
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