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Central Banks, Inflation, and the Ongoing Battle: Insights from ING's Webinar

Central Banks, Inflation, and the Ongoing Battle: Insights from ING's Webinar

ECONOMY
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Armenia's Economic Outlook: Migration, Growth, and Fiscal Challenges

Armenia's Economic Outlook: Migration, Growth, and Fiscal Challenges

FOREX
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Navigating Current Account Challenges: Impact of Energy Prices and Tourism Sector on CEE Economies

Navigating Current Account Challenges: Impact of Energy Prices and Tourism Sector on CEE Economies

ECONOMY
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Reviving Tourism: A Heterogeneous Outlook for CEE Countries and Turkey

Reviving Tourism: A Heterogeneous Outlook for CEE Countries and Turkey

ECONOMY
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Impact of Energy Price Trends on CEE CPI: Analysis and Outlook

Impact of Energy Price Trends on CEE CPI: Analysis and Outlook

ECONOMY
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The Impact of Energy Prices on CEE Countries: Trade Balances and Imports

The Impact of Energy Prices on CEE Countries: Trade Balances and Imports

ECONOMY
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Navigating External Shocks: CEE Economic Activity and Global Trade Dynamics

Navigating External Shocks: CEE Economic Activity and Global Trade Dynamics

ECONOMY
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Navigating Global Trade: Insights into CEE Countries' Exposure and Opportunities

Navigating Global Trade: Insights into CEE Countries' Exposure and Opportunities

ECONOMY
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Navigating Changing Trade Dynamics: Can CEE Seize the Opportunity?

Navigating Changing Trade Dynamics: Can CEE Seize the Opportunity?

ECONOMY
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Navigating Slowdown: Assessing CEE Countries' Potential for Growth Amid Global Trends

Navigating Slowdown: Assessing CEE Countries' Potential for Growth Amid Global Trends

ECONOMY
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Assessing the Czech Economy: Recession Lingers Amidst Declining Household Consumption and Inflationary Challenges

Assessing the Czech Economy: Recession Lingers Amidst Declining Household Consumption and Inflationary Challenges

ECONOMY
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Prospects and Challenges for Central and Eastern European Economies in 2023

Prospects and Challenges for Central and Eastern European Economies in 2023

ECONOMY
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Central European and Eurasian Local Rates Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges

Central European and Eurasian Local Rates Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges

ECONOMY
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Waning Growth Momentum and Reform Agenda: Evaluating Uzbekistan's Economic Outlook amid Challenges and Opportunities

Waning Growth Momentum and Reform Agenda: Evaluating Uzbekistan's Economic Outlook amid Challenges and Opportunities

ECONOMY
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Ukraine's International Reserves Surge, Decreasing Devaluation Odds but Fundamental Challenges Remain

Ukraine's International Reserves Surge, Decreasing Devaluation Odds but Fundamental Challenges Remain

ECONOMY
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Benefiting from Geopolitical Tensions: Kazakhstan's Opportunities and Challenges in Trade and Labour, Inflationary Outlook, Oil Sector Dependency, Fiscal and External Balances, Kazakhstani Tenge's Limitations

Benefiting from Geopolitical Tensions: Kazakhstan's Opportunities and Challenges in Trade and Labour, Inflationary Outlook, Oil Sector Dependency, Fiscal and External Balances, Kazakhstani Tenge's Limitations

ECONOMY
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Azerbaijan's Gas Reserves and Economic Prospects Amid Russia-EU Tensions

Azerbaijan's Gas Reserves and Economic Prospects Amid Russia-EU Tensions

ECONOMY
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Armenia's Economic Dynamics: Immigration Spillover, Trade Boost, and Challenges Ahead

Armenia's Economic Dynamics: Immigration Spillover, Trade Boost, and Challenges Ahead

ECONOMY
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Turkey's Post-Election Economic Rebalancing: Macroeconomic Challenges and Policy Outlook

Turkey's Post-Election Economic Rebalancing: Macroeconomic Challenges and Policy Outlook

ECONOMY
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Serbia's Policy Success and Complex Challenges: IMF Stand-By Arrangement, Capital Markets Return, and EU Integration Hurdles

Serbia's Policy Success and Complex Challenges: IMF Stand-By Arrangement, Capital Markets Return, and EU Integration Hurdles

ECONOMY
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Croatia's EU Integration Success: Resilience, Recovery, and Promising Economic Prospects

Croatia's EU Integration Success: Resilience, Recovery, and Promising Economic Prospects

ECONOMY
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Bulgaria's Political Roller Coaster: Snap Elections, Missed Opportunities, and Fragile Coalition Building

Bulgaria's Political Roller Coaster: Snap Elections, Missed Opportunities, and Fragile Coalition Building

ECONOMY
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Navigating Fiscal Challenges: Political Stability, Positive Sentiment, and Budgetary Constraints in an Ambitious Economic Context"

Navigating Fiscal Challenges: Political Stability, Positive Sentiment, and Budgetary Constraints in an Ambitious Economic Context"

ECONOMY
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Navigating Poland's Economic Recovery: Sluggish 2H23 Growth, CPI Trajectory, and Policy Shifts

Navigating Poland's Economic Recovery: Sluggish 2H23 Growth, CPI Trajectory, and Policy Shifts

FOREX
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Hungary's Path to Recovery: Disinflation Process and Export-Driven Growth Point to Optimism

Hungary's Path to Recovery: Disinflation Process and Export-Driven Growth Point to Optimism

FOREX
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Emerging Signs of Economic Recovery in Central and Eastern Europe: Trade, Energy Prices, and Tourism Point to Optimism"

Emerging Signs of Economic Recovery in Central and Eastern Europe: Trade, Energy Prices, and Tourism Point to Optimism"

FOREX
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The Changing Dynamics of US Inflation: Car Prices, Shelter Costs, and Service Sector Slowdown

The Changing Dynamics of US Inflation: Car Prices, Shelter Costs, and Service Sector Slowdown

FOREX
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Inflation Numbers Signal Potential Pause in Fed Rate Hikes Amid Softening Categories

Inflation Numbers Signal Potential Pause in Fed Rate Hikes Amid Softening Categories

ECONOMY
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China's Interest Rate Cut Boosts Industrial Metals, Russian Aluminium Dominates LME Warehouses; USDA Slashes Corn Crop Ratings Due to Dry Weather

China's Interest Rate Cut Boosts Industrial Metals, Russian Aluminium Dominates LME Warehouses; USDA Slashes Corn Crop Ratings Due to Dry Weather

COMMODITIES
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Commodities Update: China's Rate Cut and Potential Impact on Oil and Metals

Commodities Update: China's Rate Cut and Potential Impact on Oil and Metals

COMMODITIES
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China's Surprise Rate Cut and Impending Data: Implications for Economy and Currency

China's Surprise Rate Cut and Impending Data: Implications for Economy and Currency

FOREX
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UK Jobs Report Strengthens Case for June Rate Hike and Signals Caution on Rate Cuts

UK Jobs Report Strengthens Case for June Rate Hike and Signals Caution on Rate Cuts

FOREX
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CEE FX Outlook: Romania's Inflation Drops, Favorable Global Conditions Support Stronger Currencies

CEE FX Outlook: Romania's Inflation Drops, Favorable Global Conditions Support Stronger Currencies

FOREX
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UK Jobs Market Heats Up: Low Chance of BOE Rate Cuts Amidst Strong Wage Inflation      User

UK Jobs Market Heats Up: Low Chance of BOE Rate Cuts Amidst Strong Wage Inflation User

FOREX
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EUR/USD: US Data Takes Center Stage Amid ECB Announcement

EUR/USD: US Data Takes Center Stage Amid ECB Announcement

FOREX
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Inflation Swing: CPI Release and Implications for FOMC Decision

Inflation Swing: CPI Release and Implications for FOMC Decision

FOREX
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Navigating Inflation and Central Bank Meetings: Assessing Rate Hike Odds

Navigating Inflation and Central Bank Meetings: Assessing Rate Hike Odds

FOREX
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Indian Inflation Trends: Assessing Policy Rates and Easing Possibilities

Indian Inflation Trends: Assessing Policy Rates and Easing Possibilities

FOREX
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Diverging Inflation: Goods vs Services in the Eurozone and the ECB's Challenge

Diverging Inflation: Goods vs Services in the Eurozone and the ECB's Challenge

FOREX
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Eurozone's Improving Inflation Outlook: Is the ECB Falling Behind?

Eurozone's Improving Inflation Outlook: Is the ECB Falling Behind?

ECONOMY
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Central Bank Jury: Inflation Concerns Delay Dollar's Decline

Central Bank Jury: Inflation Concerns Delay Dollar's Decline

FOREX
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Central Bank Jury: Inflation Concerns Delay Dollar's Decline

Central Bank Jury: Inflation Concerns Delay Dollar's Decline - 13.06.2023

FOREX
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Market Outlook: Indian Inflation Declines and Global Macro Developments Ahead of Fed Pause Decision

Market Outlook: Indian Inflation Declines and Global Macro Developments Ahead of Fed Pause Decision

FOREX
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Federal Reserve at a Crossroads: Will They Hold or Hike?

Federal Reserve at a Crossroads: Will They Hold or Hike?

FOREX
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NOK Inflation Surprise Spurs Calls for Tightening as Norwegian Krone Weakens

NOK Inflation Surprise Spurs Calls for Tightening as Norwegian Krone Weakens

FOREX
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EUR/USD Stabilizes as Eurozone Recession Takes Backseat, GBP Undervalued Against EUR/GBP

EUR/USD Stabilizes as Eurozone Recession Takes Backseat, GBP Undervalued Against EUR/GBP

FOREX
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FX Markets React to Jobless Claims: USD Weakens, Data Sensitivity Peaks

FX Markets React to Jobless Claims: USD Weakens, Data Sensitivity Peaks

FOREX
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Assessing Rate Expectations: Fed Hike Probabilities, ECB Alignment, Supply Impact, and Market Prepositioning

Assessing Rate Expectations: Fed Hike Probabilities, ECB Alignment, Supply Impact, and Market Prepositioning

FOREX
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Decisive Week Ahead: Central Banks, Inflation, and Rate Risks Take Center Stage

Decisive Week Ahead: Central Banks, Inflation, and Rate Risks Take Center Stage

FOREX
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US Household Wealth Surges by $3 Trillion in Q1: Strong Equities Offset Real Estate and Cash Declines

US Household Wealth Surges by $3 Trillion in Q1: Strong Equities Offset Real Estate and Cash Declines

FOREX
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Summarizing Complex Macroeconomic Readings: Implications for Rates at 6% in the US, 4% in the Eurozone

Summarizing Complex Macroeconomic Readings: Implications for Rates at 6% in the US, 4% in the Eurozone

FOREX
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Encouraging Turnaround: Hungarian Budget Records Lowest May Deficit in Years

Encouraging Turnaround: Hungarian Budget Records Lowest May Deficit in Years

FOREX
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Surprising Drop: Hungarian Inflation Plunges Beyond Expectations, Prompting Easing Measures

Surprising Drop: Hungarian Inflation Plunges Beyond Expectations, Prompting Easing Measures

FOREX
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Eurozone in Technical Recession: Minimal Declines and Economic Stagnation Ahead

Eurozone in Technical Recession: Minimal Declines and Economic Stagnation Ahead

FOREX
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Economic Snapshot: Unemployment, Inflation, and Trade in Focus

Economic Snapshot: Unemployment, Inflation, and Trade in Focus

FOREX
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Asia in Focus: BoJ Meeting and China's Retail Sales Highlight the Week

Asia in Focus: BoJ Meeting and China's Retail Sales Highlight the Week

FOREX
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China Boosts Gold Reserves: Central Banks and Metals Market Updates

China Boosts Gold Reserves: Central Banks and Metals Market Updates

FOREX
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The Commodities Feed: Central Banks Maintain Strong Demand for Gold as China Boosts Reserves

The Commodities Feed: Central Banks Maintain Strong Demand for Gold as China Boosts Reserves

FOREX
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CEE: Increasing Odds of Rate Cut in Poland as Inflation Concerns Ease

CEE: Increasing Odds of Rate Cut in Poland as Inflation Concerns Ease

FOREX
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GBP: Steady Sterling Awaits Jobs Data Amidst Narrow Trading Range

GBP: Steady Sterling Awaits Jobs Data Amidst Narrow Trading Range

FOREX
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EUR/USD Range-bound as ECB Rate Hikes Loom: Key Updates on Eurozone GDP and SNB Policy, NOK Outlook Revised with Potential Rate Increases

EUR/USD Range-bound as ECB Rate Hikes Loom: Key Updates on Eurozone GDP and SNB Policy, NOK Outlook Revised with Potential Rate Increases

FOREX
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Navigating FX Markets: Late Cycle Dollar Strength Meets Carry Trade Amid Central Bank Battles and Volatility Decline

Navigating FX Markets: Late Cycle Dollar Strength Meets Carry Trade Amid Central Bank Battles and Volatility Decline

FOREX
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Central Bank Hikes Spark Concerns: Are More Rate Increases on the Horizon?

Central Bank Hikes Spark Concerns: Are More Rate Increases on the Horizon?

FOREX
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Contrasting Forces at Play: The Struggle of Hungarian Industry in the Face of Weakening Domestic Demand and Uncertain Export Market

Contrasting Forces at Play: The Struggle of Hungarian Industry in the Face of Weakening Domestic Demand and Uncertain Export Market

FOREX
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China's Imports Recover: Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Copper Boost Market Sentiment

China's Imports Recover: Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Copper Boost Market Sentiment

ECONOMY
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EUR/USD Technical Analysis: Bouncing from Local Low, Bearish Outlook Persists

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: Bouncing from Local Low, Bearish Outlook Persists

FOREX
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Navigating the Tough Ceiling: Euro Rates Struggle to Break Recent Range. Primary Market Activity Thrives During Lull as Bond Yields Rise| FXMAG.COM

Navigating the Tough Ceiling: Euro Rates Struggle to Break Recent Range. Primary Market Activity Thrives During Lull as Bond Yields Rise

FOREX
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Rates Spark: Navigating Uncertainty in the European Central Bank's Monetary Policy

Rates Spark: Navigating Uncertainty in the European Central Bank's Monetary Policy

FOREX
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CEE: Dovish NBP Press Conference and Bearish View on Zloty

CEE: Dovish NBP Press Conference and Bearish View on Zloty

FOREX
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Bank of Canada Likely to Maintain Hawkish Stance: Our Analysis

Bank of Canada Likely to Maintain Hawkish Stance: Our Analysis

FOREX
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Eurozone Inflation Softens: Impact on European Currencies

Eurozone Inflation Softens: Impact on European Currencies

FOREX
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Bank of Canada Decision: A Close Call with Hawkish Expectations

Bank of Canada Decision: A Close Call with Hawkish Expectations

FOREX
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Weak April: German Industrial Production Struggles to Recover

Weak April: German Industrial Production Struggles to Recover

FOREX
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ECB Preview: A 25bp Rate Hike Imminent, but Arguments for Further Increases Weaken

ECB Preview: A 25bp Rate Hike Imminent, but Arguments for Further Increases Weaken

ECONOMY
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Fiscal Policy Takes a Looser Stance Compared to Previous Governments. High Energy Prices Pose Potential Impact on Heavy Industry, Transportation, and Agriculture

Fiscal Policy Takes a Looser Stance Compared to Previous Governments. High Energy Prices Pose Potential Impact on Heavy Industry, Transportation, and Agriculture

ECONOMY
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Consumer Confidence Low, Yet Consumption Still Growing Thanks to Services. Energy Price Decline Lowers Overall Inflation Rate

Consumer Confidence Low, Yet Consumption Still Growing Thanks to Services. Energy Price Decline Lowers Overall Inflation Rate

ECONOMY
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GDP Contraction in Q1 2023 Driven by Inventory Reduction and Service Imports Growth. Trade Balance Impacted by Increased Service Imports

GDP Contraction in Q1 2023 Driven by Inventory Reduction and Service Imports Growth. Trade Balance Impacted by Increased Service Imports

ECONOMY
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NBP Holds Rates Steady with Focus on Future: Insights from Press Conference

NBP Holds Rates Steady with Focus on Future: Insights from Press Conference

STOCKS
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Hungarian Retail Sales Continue to Decline, Pointing to Persistent Weakness

Hungarian Retail Sales Continue to Decline, Pointing to Persistent Weakness

FOREX
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Australia's Reserve Bank Raises Cash Rate Again: Analysis and Outlook

Australia's Reserve Bank Raises Cash Rate Again: Analysis and Outlook

FOREX
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Market Update: Copper Inventory Withdrawals Tighten Spread, Saudi Arabia Raises Oil Prices Commodities Feed, Copper spread, inventory withdrawals, oil prices, Saudi Arabia, official selling price, demand uncertainties, LME copper, Asia demand, energy, met

Market Update: Copper Inventory Withdrawals Tighten Spread, Saudi Arabia Raises Oil Prices

COMMODITIES
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Rates Volatility: Navigating the Goldilocks Environment for Risk Appetite and Eurozone Inflation Expectations

Rates Volatility: Navigating the Goldilocks Environment for Risk Appetite and Eurozone Inflation Expectations - 06.06.2023

FOREX
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Sustained Financial Supply Expected in June, Outpacing Previous Years

Sustained Financial Supply Expected in June, Outpacing Previous Years

STOCKS
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Anticipating Decent Supply in June Following Robust May Levels, With a Focus on Reverse Yankee Bonds

Anticipating Decent Supply in June Following Robust May Levels, With a Focus on Reverse Yankee Bonds

STOCKS
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Challenges Ahead: Order Books Hold Key to Preventing Recession as Contradictory Data Puts Pressure on Federal Reserve

Challenges Ahead: Order Books Hold Key to Preventing Recession as Contradictory Data Puts Pressure on Federal Reserve

FOREX
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ISM Business Surveys Signal Economic Softening and Recession Risks Ahead

ISM Business Surveys Signal Economic Softening and Recession Risks Ahead

ECONOMY
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Corporate Bond Supply Surges in May, Outpacing Previous Years, While Financial Sector Struggles with Low Issuance

Corporate Bond Supply Surges in May, Outpacing Previous Years, While Financial Sector Struggles with Low Issuance

STOCKS
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OPEC+ Meeting: Saudi Arabia Implements Deeper Voluntary Cuts to Boost Oil Prices

OPEC+ Meeting: Saudi Arabia Implements Deeper Voluntary Cuts to Boost Oil Prices

COMMODITIES
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Bank of Canada Faces Hawkish Dilemma: To Hold or to Hike Interest Rates?

Bank of Canada Faces Hawkish Dilemma: To Hold or to Hike Interest Rates?

FOREX
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German Export Rebound in April Falls Short of Expectations, Raises Concerns for Economic Growth

German Export Rebound in April Falls Short of Expectations, Raises Concerns for Economic Growth

FOREX
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Dovish Tone in CEE Puts Pressure on FX: Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland in Focus

Dovish Tone in CEE Puts Pressure on FX: Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland in Focus

FOREX
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50-50 Split: RBA's Decision on Monetary Policy Leaves AUD in Limbo

50-50 Split: RBA's Decision on Monetary Policy Leaves AUD in Limbo

FOREX
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Assessing Lagarde's Rhetoric: Eurozone Inflation and Market Expectations for ECB Policy

Assessing Lagarde's Rhetoric: Eurozone Inflation and Market Expectations for ECB Policy

FOREX
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Assessing the 50-50 Risk: USD's Outlook and Market Expectations for a June Fed Hike

Assessing the 50-50 Risk: USD's Outlook and Market Expectations for a June Fed Hike

FOREX
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Indonesia Inflation Returns to Target, but Bank Indonesia Likely to Maintain Rates Until Year-End

Indonesia Inflation Returns to Target, but Bank Indonesia Likely to Maintain Rates Until Year-End

ECONOMY
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Singapore's Retail Sales Beat Expectations in April, Buoyed by Visitor Arrivals and Potential for Further Growth

Singapore's Retail Sales Beat Expectations in April, Buoyed by Visitor Arrivals and Potential for Further Growth

ECONOMY
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Italian Inflation Resumes Decline: Energy Still the Driving Force, Tentative Decline in Core Measure

Italian Inflation Resumes Decline: Energy Still the Driving Force, Tentative Decline in Core Measure

ECONOMY
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Germany's Disinflationary Trend Gains Momentum, Despite Drop in Headline Inflation

Germany's Disinflationary Trend Gains Momentum, Despite Drop in Headline Inflation

ECONOMY
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Poland's First-Quarter GDP Highlights Disinflationary Trend, Raising Chances of Rate Reduction

Poland's First-Quarter GDP Highlights Disinflationary Trend, Raising Chances of Rate Reduction

ECONOMY
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Economic Slowdown in France: Falling Consumption and Easing Inflationary Pressures

Economic Slowdown in France: Falling Consumption and Easing Inflationary Pressures

ECONOMY
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