PMI

Global markets are watching trade negotiations with a certain amount of trepidation. Risk appetite has shifted towards safety, as the failure to reach trade deals is seen as likely to harm economic growth. This is particularly concerning…
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After being one of the most aggressive rate cutters, the European Central Bank(ECB) might have been the first major central bank to signal that easing is coming to an end. Of course situations vary between countries. But, a general trend…
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The release of flash PMIs from certain key economies on Thursday is likely to give some key insight into how tariffs are affecting economies. This could be particularly important for the Euro and the dollar, as there is considerable debate…
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Wednesday sees the release of some important economic data that markets are very keen to get their hands on. The partial results of the purchasing managers survey for April PMI data come out. That's key, because it's the first bit of data…
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With risk-off flows once again dominating lately, investors are looking for signs that might point to some kind of recovery. Next week sees a series of data points that could help dent the recent safe haven moves. But chief among them could…
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purchasing managers' index (PMI) are closely tracked by traders, because they can move the market. But given the current circumstances, after what several central banks said last week, Monday's data release could get extra scrutiny. Markets…
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China takes center stage for currency markets this week, and not just because of the doubling of tariffs that went into effect on Tuesday. China's legislature holds a key meeting through the course of the week, and is expected to make some…
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Over the weekend and on Monday we will get a series of data that has become increasingly important to currency markets. Central banks around the world are in a race to cut rates, with few exceptions. The main driver is concern over slowing…
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Friday might turn out to be the most important days for the market. Not because there necessarily will be a large move in forex pairs, but because Flash PMIs could help set the tone for the final round of rate decisions of the year. That…
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The release of Global Flash PMIs and partial (or flash) results from the ongoing PMI surveys of key economies around the globe could have an outside impact on the markets in the current situation. Particularly for commodity currencies,…
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