According to Japanese lawmaker Satsuki Katayama, the country's economic indicators imply that the real value of the yen is closer to 120–130 per dollar than the current level of 150.
26 March
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Societe Generale in its latest report notes the significant role of gold in the investors' portfolios amid growing doubts regarding the exceptionalism of the US economy. The bank's experts believe that average gold prices may reach about $3,300 per ounce in the fourth quarter of this year.
26 March
In his analysis of the current economic climate, Governor Andrew Bailey highlighted the ongoing pressures from core inflation, which hit 5% in the services sector. Drawing on this data, Bailey cautioned against making hasty decisions.
26 March
Copper prices on COMEX surged to a record $5.2 per pound on Tuesday, eclipsing the previous all-time high of $5.1 set May 20. The price rally followed Glencore's temporary suspension of copper shipments from its Altonorte smelter due to equipment failure, Bloomberg noted.
26 March
According to Reuters, loading of heavy crude in Venezuelan ports slowed significantly this week after the introduction of new US tariffs and the reduction of Chevron's fleet.
26 March
According to Reuters calculations, daily oil exports from Russia's western ports next month are expected to increase from March values by about 5%, or by 100 thousand barrels to 1.97 million barrels per day.
26 March
The recent rise in the price of bitcoin to a two-week high may turn out to be temporary, Bloomberg reports. Uncertainty in the market is keeping investors from buying, slowing the development of the bullish trend.
26 March
The consumer price index in Australia unexpectedly dropped from 2.8% to 2.4% in February, adding to arguments that the Reserve Bank (RBA) will proceed with interest rate cuts in the coming months, Bloomberg reports.
26 March
According to Reuters, US stocks closed slightly higher yesterday. The S&P 500 index rose 0.16%, though it remains down about 2% year-to-date and is on track for its first quarterly loss since mid-2023.
26 March
ECB Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau confirmed the central bank maintains policy space for additional interest rate reductions, though the pace and extent of future cuts remain undetermined.
26 March
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