Economic Data

UK Finds a New Passage to India

India’s tech market has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. Presenting many opportunities for UK companies looking to expand their global footprint. With a thriving economy, a burgeoning middle class, and a robust digital infrastructure. India has emerged as a hotbed of tech innovation and entrepreneurship. This article explores the avenues for UK companies to […]

Dollar Mired Near Two-Month Low; Kiwi Gains on RBNZ Surprise

The U.S. dollar was stuck near two-month lows on Wednesday as weak economic data bolstered views that the Federal Reserve is near the end of its tightening cycle, while the New Zealand dollar jumped after a larger-than expected interest rate hike. New Zealand’s central bank raised interest by 50 basis points (bps) to a more […]

U.S, EU Vow to Combat Any Attempts to Disrupt Energy Markets

 The U.S. and EU pledged on Tuesday to confront any attempts to destabilise global energy markets, after meeting in Brussels to discuss the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Cooperation on energy between the United States and the European Union has intensified since Russia slashed gas deliveries to Europe after its invasion of Ukraine last […]

Futures Edge Higher as Tech and Growth Stocks Gain; Focus on Jobs Data

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as some technology and growth stocks rebounded from a selloff in the previous session, while investors awaited key economic data that could determine the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening path. Tesla Inc rose 1.6% in premarket trading, bouncing back from 6% declines on Monday after disclosing March-quarter deliveries, […]

Dollar Skids After Soft U.S. Economic Data; Impact of OPEC+ Cuts Fades

 The dollar stumbled on Monday, surrendering earlier gains following unexpected oil output cuts from OPEC+, as data showed the U.S. economy continued to slow with declines in manufacturing and construction spending. Data on Monday added to the narrative that the Federal Reserve is near the end of its rate-hike cycle. An announcement on Sunday of […]

TSX Snaps Weekly Losing Streak as Investors Cheer Chinese Data

Canada’s commodity-heavy main stock index rose on Friday to its highest closing level in more than two weeks as encouraging economic data from major energy importer China allayed fears of a global economic slowdown. Activity in China’s services sector expanded at the fastest pace in six months in February as the removal of tough COVID-19 […]