Muted Market Response to NFP, Euro Holds Strong While Loonie Struggles

Sterling is taking a modest step back today, responding to UK’s latest inflation report that came in below market expectations. Despite this, the actual figures for both headline and core CPI merely held their ground compared to the previous month’s readings, signaling continued pause in disinflationary progress. Additionally, the report highlighted a slight uptick in […]

Dollar weakens broadly in early US session after July’s PPI came in lower than expected, signaling easing in inflationary pressures. This development was well-received by investors, with stock futures ticking up slightly and 10-year Treasury yield dipping in response. While the softer PPI readings provide some relief to those hoping for monetary easing from Fed, […]

Asian markets are maintaining a risk-on tone today, despite the lackluster US market performance overnight. Sentiment remains buoyed by China’s recent monetary stimulus measures, even as doubts linger about their overall effectiveness due to the absence of significant fiscal support. Nevertheless, stocks in Hong Kong and China continue to trade higher. In Japan, Nikkei is […]