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April 24 – A survey released Friday showed that U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in nearly four years in April, impacted by inflation concerns stemming from the escalating conflict with Iran. The University of Michigans Consumer Survey Center reported a final reading of 49.8 for the month, the lowest level since June 2022. However, this figure is a slight improvement from 47.6 reported earlier this month. The index was 53.3 in March. "Consumer confidence has recovered some of the losses from the beginning of the month after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire and a slight drop in gasoline prices," said Joanne Hsu, director of the Consumer Survey Center. "The conflict with Iran appears to be primarily affecting consumer sentiment by impacting gasoline prices and other potential prices. In contrast, military and diplomatic developments that fail to ease supply constraints or lower energy prices are unlikely to boost consumer confidence."Following Washington, D.C. Attorney General Piros announcement that the investigation into Powell was halted, federal funds rate swap pricing indicated that expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut this year have further intensified.U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: The dollars dominance and reserve currency status have been further strengthened.U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Piro, said: "If necessary, we will not hesitate to reopen the investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Powell."U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Robert Piro, announced the suspension of the investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powells construction costs. The Federal Reserve Inspector General has been asked to review the Feds spending.

Before BoJ Ueda's Speech, GBP / JPY Struggles To Extend Above 163.00

Alina Haynes

Feb 27, 2023 14:30

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It is difficult for the GBP / JPY pair to prolong its gains above 163.00 during the Asian session. Given that Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Nominee Kazuo Ueda is following in the footsteps of former BoJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, it is expected that the cross will resume its upward trend as investors cease supporting the Japanese Yen.

 

In his speech on Friday, BoJ Ueda stated that the current monetary policy is appropriate to maintain inflationary pressures. Despite reaching a multi-decade high, Japan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is non-sticky due to the international forces propelling inflation. The accelerating price index in Japan is due to higher petroleum and food import prices, not domestic demand and wages, which should be the primary generators of inflation. The objective of the Japanese government was to develop a strategy for exiting the decade-long monetary policy with a new BoJ chairman. BoJ Ueda's dovish remarks, however, reduced long-term yen support wagers.

 

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In the meantime, the British pound has moved sideways ahead of the anticipated announcement of a Brexit agreement by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission. "The Prime Minister wants to ensure that any deal fixes the practical problems on the ground, ensures trade flows freely throughout the entire UK, protects Northern Ireland's place in our Union, and returns sovereignty to the people of Northern Ireland," Sunak's office said in a statement cited by Reuters.


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