Dollar Set for Longest Stretch of Weekly Losses since 2020

SINGAPORE, April 14 Reuters The dollar headed for its longest stretch of weekly losses in almost three years on Friday, as traders ramped up expectations of an imminent end to the U.S. Federal Reserve39;s ratehike cycle following signs that inflation may be cooling. Data on Thursday showed U.S. wholesale prices, as measured by the producer […]
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Sterling Edges Back from 10Month Peak

LONDON, April 14 Reuters The British pound edged lower on Friday but remained close to a 10month high against the dollar, supported by improving appetite for risk ahead of a big week of British data that could provide clues on the outlook for monetary policy. The pound briefly hit its highest level since June 2022 […]
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Londons FTSE 100 Edges Higher, Set for Fourth Weekly Gain

Dechra Pharmaceuticals surges on buyout deal Superdry falls on potential equity raise 888 Holdings rise after upbeat outlook FTSE 100 up 0.2, FTSE 250 adds 0.9 April 14 Reuters Britain39;s FTSE 100 inched up on Friday and was set for a fourth straight weekly gain, boosted by shares of pharmaceuticals and consumer staple firms, while […]
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Tesla Expands Discounts with Price Cuts in some Countries

SINGAPORE, April 14 Reuters Tesla Inc on Friday slashed prices for its electric vehicles in Europe, Israel and Singapore, expanding a global discount drive it began in China in January while raising concerns about its industryleading profit margin. Tesla last week reported firstquarter deliveries up just 4 from the previous quarter despite offering discounts in the […]
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Strong Labour Data for Australia, Fed to Raise Rates Again

PREVIOUS TRADING DAY EVENTS 13 April 2023 Announcements   The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported yesterday that the change in employment for March was higher with 53K new jobs being more than expected but lower than the previous month. In addition, the  Unemployment Rate remained unchanged at 3.5 but lower than the estimates of 3.6. The […]
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