Tag: Inflation
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Greece Inflation Falls to 1.7% in October, Eurostat Data Show
Greece’s Inflation Eases to 1.7% in October Greece’s inflation rate, measured on an EU-harmonized basis, declined to 1.7 percent year-on-year in October, down from 1.8 percent in September. The preliminary figures from Eurostat released on Friday show the easing of price pressures across the Greek economy, mirroring a broader trend of cooling inflation across the…
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Dollar Powers Through Data Void as Hawkish Fed Outlook Keeps October Rally Alive
Introduction: A Dollar Rally Amid a Quiet Economic Month The dollar closed October on a firmer note, notching its second-best monthly performance of 2025 as traders grappled with a dearth of compelling US economic data and a stubbornly hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. With official data scarce, markets leaned on liquidity cues, central-bank rhetoric, and cross-asset…
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Dollar Surges in October as Data Voids Support Hawkish Fed Outlook
Overview: A Quiet Month, Yet a Strong Dollar The U.S. dollar finished October with momentum, posting its second-best monthly performance of 2025 as traders navigated a murky data landscape and a stubbornly high-for-longer Federal Reserve. With fresh economic indicators scarce, markets leaned on expectations about monetary policy and relative stability in other major currencies. The…
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Dollar Strength Surges in October 2025 as Data Void Persists and Fed Hints Hawkish Path
Overview: A Quiet October for Data, Bold Moves for the Dollar Investors finished October 2025 with the dollar posting its second strong month of the year, driven by a combination of subdued official data and lingering expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve. The absence of clear data points left traders to infer the Fed’s trajectory…
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Albanese’s Salad Days: Navigating Stagflation, Soaring Bills, and Political Posture
Introduction: A Prime Minister at a Economic Crossroads Anthony Albanese has spent much of his early tenure balancing domestic reforms with an unpredictable global economy. As he steps off the RAAF VIP airstair after yet another overseas trip, the political spotlight shifts to the pressing questions his government faces at home: how to ease the…
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Powell’s Doubts on December Rate Cut Boost the U.S. Dollar
Powell’s Doubts Push the Dollar Higher The U.S. dollar has renewed its strength as markets reassess the odds of a December rate cut following cautious remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. After a period of choppiness driven by the so-called “debasement trade,” the dollar index, known as the DXY, nudged higher as traders priced…
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ECB Policy Update: Lagarde and Guindos Explain the Monetary Stance and Q&A Highlights
ECB Policy Update: What the Statement Means At today’s press conference, President Christine Lagarde and Vice-President Luis de Guindos outlined the European Central Bank’s latest monetary policy stance, focusing on inflation dynamics, growth prospects, and the balance of risks facing the euro area. The briefing reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to bringing inflation back to…
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ECB Monetary Policy Statement: Key Points from the Lagarde-Guidos Press Conference and Q&A
Overview of the ECB Monetary Policy Statement The European Central Bank (ECB) held a much-anticipated monetary policy briefing led by President Christine Lagarde and Vice-President Luis de Guindos. The statement outlined the central bank’s current assessment of inflation, growth, and the tools at its disposal to steer the euro area economy. Central to the discussion…
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ECB Press Conference: Monetary Policy Update and Q&A Highlights
Overview of the ECB Policy Announcement Today, the European Central Bank chair and vice-chair provided an important update on monetary policy. The briefing covered the latest assessment of inflation, growth, and the clinical steps the bank plans to take to sustain price stability across the euro area. While no radical shifts were announced, the messages…
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Dollar Surges on Fed Hawkishness, Reaching Three-Month High
Overview: A Dollar Rise Fueled by Hawkish Fed Signals The U.S. dollar climbed to its highest level in three months, gaining traction as investors priced in fewer anticipated interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year. The move underscored a shift in market expectations, with traders dialing back bets on a more accommodative path and…