According to The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank, its business activity index improved to negative 2.2 in June from minus 22.6 in May. This fact has been recorded as the highest reading since September 2008.
That was considerably above economists' forecasts of minus 17, based on the average predictions among U.S. economists. The manufacturing survey also showed the index's measure of future activity surged to its highest level since September 2003. Philadelphia Fed Index is an indicator of overall economic situation in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey. If it accounts for economy development if its level is above zero, if not, it indicates recession.
DJIA rose 37.19 (+0.44%) and remains at the level 8534.37. Nasdaq index slid 2.43 points (-0.13%) and keeps at the level 1805.63. Quite unexpected information arguing business activity rise caused a new wave of risk position demand.
Euro declined to an intraday low against the dollar and other currencies in evening trading Thursday as U.S. stocks pared earlier gains.
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
New Outlook for Investors
For a second day the dollar declined against major currencies on Wednesday after U.S. inflation data cut speculation on the fact that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates soon.
An increase in stock prices and better economic data in recent months had led investors to think that the U.S. recession was moving to an end and that interest rates may need to rise by year end. "The latest inflation data has obviously reminded market participants that inflation is still not as much of a worry right now," said Samarjit Shankar, director of global foreign exchange strategy at the Bank of New York Mellon in Boston.
He also added: “The market has had to scale back its expectations for a Fed rate hike. That has obviously taken away some element of support for the dollar," he added.
Higher interest rates in the U.S. compared to Europe tend to attract investment flows into the U.S. dollar. Brian Dolan, chief currency strategist at Forex.com in Bedminster, New Jersey. said that observe dollar weakness because the idea is that inflation is not clear right now and that is seen as a positive in terms of the bullish outlook and risk appetite.
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An increase in stock prices and better economic data in recent months had led investors to think that the U.S. recession was moving to an end and that interest rates may need to rise by year end. "The latest inflation data has obviously reminded market participants that inflation is still not as much of a worry right now," said Samarjit Shankar, director of global foreign exchange strategy at the Bank of New York Mellon in Boston.
He also added: “The market has had to scale back its expectations for a Fed rate hike. That has obviously taken away some element of support for the dollar," he added.
Higher interest rates in the U.S. compared to Europe tend to attract investment flows into the U.S. dollar. Brian Dolan, chief currency strategist at Forex.com in Bedminster, New Jersey. said that observe dollar weakness because the idea is that inflation is not clear right now and that is seen as a positive in terms of the bullish outlook and risk appetite.
View more detailed information on the website or on the forex blog.
U.S. Consumer Costs Decline
The living cost in the U.S.A. fell over the last 12 months by the most in sixty years, easing concern that government efforts to revive the economy will lead to a certain outbreak of inflation. The analysts expect it will encourage trade.
The consumer price index slid by 1.3 percent in the year finished in May, the most since 1950. Price index increased only 0.1 percent last month, less than it was expected, with the same position in April 2009.
No rise in sale gains is one reason companies are finding with problem how to pass increases in costs of fuel on to consumers. Higher gasoline price will probably restrain Americans who spend a lot at a time on the background of economy showing positive signs.
Michel Moran, chief economist at Daiwa Securities America Inc. in New York says that inflation is not an serious issue. She says:“There are huge amounts of slack in the economy and demand is quite soft, so it’s difficult to see how inflation can pick up for the balance of the year.”
Energy costs rised by 0.2 percent in May, as a 3.1 percent rise in the price of gasoline was resulted by declines in oil and natural gas.
View the complete information on the website.
The consumer price index slid by 1.3 percent in the year finished in May, the most since 1950. Price index increased only 0.1 percent last month, less than it was expected, with the same position in April 2009.
No rise in sale gains is one reason companies are finding with problem how to pass increases in costs of fuel on to consumers. Higher gasoline price will probably restrain Americans who spend a lot at a time on the background of economy showing positive signs.
Michel Moran, chief economist at Daiwa Securities America Inc. in New York says that inflation is not an serious issue. She says:“There are huge amounts of slack in the economy and demand is quite soft, so it’s difficult to see how inflation can pick up for the balance of the year.”
Energy costs rised by 0.2 percent in May, as a 3.1 percent rise in the price of gasoline was resulted by declines in oil and natural gas.
View the complete information on the website.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Yen Remains Stable
Asian stock markets were largely negative on Wednesday, with investors doubting how fast the U.S. recession is easing after a mixed set of economic indicators on the forex market.
"The Japanese yen is the strongest currency, gaining ground across the board, particularly against the U.S. dollar. While the BoJ again raised the assessment of the economy, indicating conditions had stopped deteriorating, the announcement was expected," BBH said.
The yen's gains may be more closely tied to a rights issues from Sumitomo Mitsui, where there is talk that foreign demand could account for half the demand, BBH said.
Late Tuesday morning, the dollar is at Y96.41 from Y97.84 after having dipped to Y96.08, its lowest level since June 4 according to EBS.
View the detailed information on the website.
"The Japanese yen is the strongest currency, gaining ground across the board, particularly against the U.S. dollar. While the BoJ again raised the assessment of the economy, indicating conditions had stopped deteriorating, the announcement was expected," BBH said.
The yen's gains may be more closely tied to a rights issues from Sumitomo Mitsui, where there is talk that foreign demand could account for half the demand, BBH said.
Late Tuesday morning, the dollar is at Y96.41 from Y97.84 after having dipped to Y96.08, its lowest level since June 4 according to EBS.
View the detailed information on the website.
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