Tag: Inflation

Inflation is a process of price increase over time in the economy. This topic is getting ever more important these days, which is a reason why we inform on it regularly.
S&P 500 drops like a rock after US inflation data
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S&P 500 drops like a rock after US inflation data

It looks like bulls were wrong and inflation will not ease as quickly as anticipated.
Gold gains due to weaker US Dollar
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Gold gains due to weaker US Dollar

The US Dollar index weakens by more than 0.7% this month. It helps gold to correct losses from last month. Volatility persists with inflation data ahead.

ECB „tries“ to fight the inflation

Today's macro report will include an update on the ECB's monetary policy as well as an analysis of the European energy picture.

Chinese yuan weakens – the central bank had to step in

China's central bank cut the number of foreign exchange reserves while setting a stronger-than-expected fix exchange rate.

Russian banks lost 1.5 trillion rubles

Russian banks lost 1.5 trillion rubles in the first half of the year as the war in Ukraine and sanctions pushed them into the red numbers.
Gold looked under $1700 level
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Gold looked under $1700 level

Determination in the fight against inflation confirms the hawkishness of the monetary policy. Gold reacted negatively and tested a level of $1700.

Hungarian central bank raises interest rate by 1%

It did so in an effort to curb inflation and support the domestic currency. At the same time, other measures are being introduced.
Electricity prices in Europe exploded above 1,000 euros
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Electricity prices in Europe exploded above 1,000 euros

While oil and gas prices made headlines in the last months, electricity in Europe is causing many headaches as it surges to all-time highs.

DAX falls after EU inflation data

Sentiment remains bearish and rallies are sold, likely pushing the DAX index further lower in the coming days.
How Inflation Reduction Act will help the US
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How Inflation Reduction Act will help the US

The US has just signed a new bill with a goal to bring the inflation rate down through several tax credits and provisions.
Norway’s state fund reports a loss of $173.1 billion
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Norway’s state fund reports a loss of $173.1 billion

The Government Pension Fund of Norway has the largest half-year loss in its 26-year history, losing $173.1 billion from January to June.

The cost of living in a current crisis is out of control

The cost of living in a current crisis is spiraling out of control as inflation attacks 40 years not seen levels, and central banks act upon it.