monday, 18 September 2023
The Euro is facing stronger depreciation pressure following the recent rate hike by the European Central Bank (ECB), according to economists at Commerzbank. The ECB’s decision has raised concerns about the potential negative impact on the Euro, with a significantly weaker Euro possibly leading to an increase in the upside risk for the currency.
Meanwhile, the EUR/USD pair has made a recovery, trading near 1.0675 during early European trading hours on Monday. This comes after recent losses, as the major currency pair aims to regain lost ground. Investors are closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, which is expected to have a significant impact on the market. The outcome of the meeting will likely influence the direction of the EUR/USD pair.
In the commodities market, gold prices have witnessed a steady increase, attracting buyers for the third consecutive day. The XAU/USD bulls are now flirting with the crucial $1,930 resistance level, as market participants eagerly await the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Gold has been a popular safe-haven asset, particularly during times of economic uncertainty.
In real estate news, the San Francisco office market is experiencing a revival as sellers are starting to accept significantly reduced prices, leading to an increase in sales.
On the global economic front, central banks around the world are gearing up for a busy week as the Federal Reserve (Fed), the Bank of England (BoE), and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) prepare to announce their decisions on interest rates. This highly anticipated move comes amidst a backdrop of economic uncertainty and market volatility.
In the UK, residents and community leaders in Port Talbot are expressing concerns about the future of steel jobs, despite a recent £1.2 billion investment in the local steelworks. The investment, aimed at revitalizing the struggling industry, has failed to alleviate fears of potential job losses.
In the United States, a strike led by the United Auto Workers (U.A.W.) has impacted three major plants operated by General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. The union is demanding significant salary increases and other benefits.
Lastly, Italy’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of August fell short of expectations, coming in at 0.3% instead of the anticipated 0.4%.
This article was generated by AI so there may be some errors.
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