by Gerhard Massenbauer | Nov 14, 2024 | Markets
Ever since the US Federal Reserve (FED) began raising interest rates three years ago, a recession seemed inevitable. The economic backdrop was in favor of this: the fastest and strongest interest rate hikes in over 40 years and an ongoing war in Ukraine, which caused...
by Gerhard Massenbauer | Nov 14, 2024 | Analysis, Markets, Multi-currency
Concerns about a recession in the US appear to be gradually subsiding, or at least weakening significantly. Interest rate trends at the long end in the USA in particular show a significant increase. Interest rates for 10-year US government bonds have risen from 3.73%...
by Gerhard Massenbauer | Nov 14, 2024 | Analysis, Multi-currency
In a tense global economic environment, the prospect of China’s new stimulus program is a ray of hope. The decision to boost the country’s economy could have far-reaching implications for the capital markets, particularly for emerging market currencies...
by Gerhard Massenbauer | Nov 14, 2024 | Markets
In recent months, there has been a clear upward trend in Asian currencies after they were previously significantly undervalued. The Chinese yuan (CNY) and the Japanese yen (JPY) in particular have been under pressure, while the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has...
