Borrell believes that Europe realizes that it is in a dangerous world. If the West wants Ukraine to continue confrontation, it needs to continue helping Ukraine.
Israeli forces bombed northern and southern Gaza, killing at least 48 people] According to Palestinian television reports on the 25th, the Israeli army bombed many areas in the northern and southern Gaza Strip on Thursday. there
Bank of England member Greene said: "There's quite a bit of confidence that wage growth is on track, but it's still well above the level consistent with the CPI target."
EU announces 83 million euros in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova] On February 20, local time, the European Commission announced 83 million euros in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova. Of that amount, 75 million euros have been allocated to humanitarian projects in
An internal memo shows Fidelity International plans to lay off about 1,000 people worldwide by 2024, or about 9% of total staff. Fidelity International also plans to delay progress on non-core projects.
Japanese Foreign Exchange Director Masato Kanda: Efforts to achieve major budget balance in the 2025/26 fiscal year are needed to achieve responsible financial management.
ECB meeting minutes: All members unanimously agreed with ECB Chief Economist Lane's proposal to maintain the ECB's three key interest rates at current levels.
Europe's main stock indexes closed higher, with Germany's DAX30 index closing up 0.1%, Britain's FTSE 100 index closing up 0.43% and Europe's Stoxx 50 index closing up 0.1%. Europe closed up 0.46%.
Following the release of UK retail sales data, traders reduced bets on an interest rate cut from the Bank of England; an interest rate cut of 71 basis points is expected in 2024
Director of the Korean Financial Supervisory Authority, said: โI am one of those who have a positive attitude towards virtual assets, while others are cautious and we also need to listen to opinions.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Japan's GDP was negative from October to December, but the economy could stabilize with the lifting of COVID-19-related restrictions thanks to strong growth.
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) said in a report on Thursday that oil and gas prices could rise sharply if conflicts in the Middle East worsen.
@Swiiper3
Fitch's review of NYCCOM's controls revealed weaknesses in its commercial real estate exposure, prompting a reassessment of its offerings' adequacy.
The market generally expected NFP data to be lower than expected, but those expectations were digested by the market. This is due to the weakening of the workforce such as ADP on Wednesday and Thursday
@kyleownzz
Inflation expectations are on track with the Federal Reserve's 2% target, as stated in their semiannual monetary policy report. This aligns with the central bank's goals in maintaining stable prices and supporting economic growth.
@cassiegreen3
Fed Kashkari suggests extending the period of unchanged interest rates if anti-inflation measures are not effective. This could involve cutting rates once or twice this year if needed. The decision to cut rates depends on the economy's performance.
@Swiiper3
Gold prices surged near $2100 this week before the weekend, but may face obstacles next week. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the gold market.
@Panda1945SKOY
Hajime Takada from Bank of Japan stated that raising interest rates after ending negative rates will not automatically achieve any target.
@funnystory1
President Zelensky is right in urging the US Congress to make a decision on aid. Russia's actions will not stop, and US lawmakers will face consequences if they do not act now. It is crucial for the US to support Ukraine in the face of continuing threats from Russia.
@DrizzyDoggy33
Based on a Reuters survey, US house prices are projected to rise by 3.3% in 2024, 3.0% in 2025, and 3.2% in 2026, showing an increase from the previous survey results of 1.8%, 3.0%, and 4.0% respectively.
@Panda1945SKOY
I agree with Fed Chairman Powell that compensation incentives were not the main cause of Silicon Valley bank failures. There were likely other factors at play that contributed to the failures. It's important to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the true causes.
@ilyks
The article highlights the possibility of a rate cut being implemented after April due to new macro forecasts. Inflation, wages, and data will be closely monitored in the coming months.
@UNiqUELiLBAE
Bank of Montreal analyst notes that Bank of Canada is less dovish than expected, but still expected to cut interest rates in June. Despite maintaining the interest rate at 5%, a cut is anticipated.
@AybarMorales
American media reports that the general election confrontation between Biden and Trump is already decided, with Republican candidate Haley dropping out of the race.
@flyfish411
The US data release caused spot gold to rise over 6 USD to 2,051.26 USD/ounce, while the US dollar index DXY dropped 20 points to 104.14 in the short term.
@poppab24
The US ADP Employment data for February showed a significant increase of 140,000 jobs, marking the largest gain since December. This positive trend is a promising sign for the labor market recovery.
@AybarMorales
The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Broadbent, notes that the slow decline in the labor market indicates limitations on monetary policy effectiveness.
@sexy_jade005
The market expects the Bank of Canada to maintain the current interest rates of 5.0%. The recent policy statement indicated a shift away from a bias towards a rate hike.
@Trill_A1
We have transitioned from discussing the tightness of policy to determining how long the policy stance should be maintained - Bank of England Governor Bailey.
@destindreamz
Governor Bailey's speech led to a 6 basis points drop in the UK 10-year government bond interest rate, now at 4.05%. This indicates market response to his remarks.
@Lance_Gonzalez
According to Citigroup, US retail sales are expected to decrease by 0.6% in January, a change from the previously estimated 0.6% decrease.
@heartbrake_kid
The Federal Reserve's monetary policy report indicates that risks to achieving their target are balanced, but they are particularly worried about inflation risks. This highlights the importance of closely monitoring economic conditions to ensure stability.
@la_estr3lla817
With widespread vaccination and improved tools, COVID-19 is less likely to cause severe illness, but remains a threat according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.