No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.
No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of JPY.
Trussell, a British non-governmental organization and charity, says Labour’s intention to cut benefits will hit the wider UK economy and public finances. It urges the government to revise its stance on benefits in order to improve households’ financial position.
In April, food prices in the UK increased the most since January 2024. According to Bloomberg, supermarkets were forced to cope both with tax hikes and a surge in the country's minimum wage.
The gauge of activity of Chinese copper market reached its maximum since the end of 2023. It happened due to the increasing willingness of buyers to secure future supply.
Mercuria executives predict that copper stocks in China could drop to zero in just a few months. The main reason for this is high demand for the red metal in the US, where buyers are eager to purchase it before import tariffs are introduced.
According to estimates of the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), presented in a new forecast of the organization, the global copper production in 2025 will increase by 2.3% to 23.5 million tons.
The Canadian dollar (CAD) increased against the US dollar after the election of Mark Carney as the country’s new Prime-Minister on Monday, according to Bloomberg.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reported that its monthly retail sales index remained negative in April at -8, though it hit the highest level since October 2024. However, market sentiment is still pessimistic, according to Reuters.
Japan's Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs Atsushi Mimura refuted a Yomiuri newspaper report alleging that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocated for dollar weakness and a stronger yen in recent bilateral discussions.
Ripple is actively strengthening its market position by combining traditional finance with blockchain technology.