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.

Spain plans extra taxes for energy firms and banks

The country wants to help its population with inflation and expensive energy. The government expects to adopt new taxes in 2023 and 2024.
NZD/USD unimpressed by a massive rate hike
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NZD/USD unimpressed by a massive rate hike

There was no volatility following the latest RBNZ decision as traders are likely getting ready for today's US inflation data.
Gold accumulates volume at 11 months support
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Gold accumulates volume at 11 months support

After a significant decline to 11 months old support, gold is flat and accumulates volume before important US inflation data.

Reserve Bank of Australia raises base rate

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its base rate by half a percentage point to 1.35%. It shows us the fastest increase since 1994.

World Bank chief economist talks about global recession

World Bank (WB) Chief Economist Carmen Reinhart doubts that the US and global economies will be able to avoid a recession.
EUR/USD drops after highest inflation reading ever
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EUR/USD drops after highest inflation reading ever

Today, the euro has been under pressure in a downtrend channel, as the market awaits the release of the ISM manufacturing PMI for June.

Hungarian central bank unexpectedly raised the base rate

Hungary's central bank shocked financial markets today by raising its key interest rate sharply. It increased by 1.85% to 7.75%.
Weekly macro report – recession fears ahead
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Weekly macro report – recession fears ahead

The Macro Report reveals what caused market's movement in the previous week. Also includes thoughts on recession fears and inflation peaking.
GBP/USD erases post-CPI losses, climbs to daily highs
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GBP/USD erases post-CPI losses, climbs to daily highs

It looks like the GBP has quickly erased today's post-CPI losses as traders are selling the greenback heading into Powell's testimony.

The US housing market is going through tough times

Mortgage rates in the US rose by more than 0.5% this week, an increase not seen in decades. This may be a problem for many Americans.
What can happen if BTC holds USD 20k?
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What can happen if BTC holds USD 20k?

20k is ATH from the previous cycle. This level can hold for a while, but what happens after that?
GBP/USD jumps to 1.23 amid USD weakness
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GBP/USD jumps to 1.23 amid USD weakness

The Bank of England has decided to raise the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%. The central bank declared that inflation is set to peak at an alarming 11 percent by the end of the year.