Risk aversion reasserted itself across global markets overnight as NASDAQ led US equities sharply lower once again, with AI disruption fears resurfacing as the primary catalyst. Asian markets followed and traded broadly lower. The vulnerability in equities was mirrored in fixed income markets. Safe-haven demand pushed US Treasuries higher, sending the 10-year yield tumbling and […]
Malaysia’s economy grew 6.3% year-on-year in Q4 2025, revised up from an initial estimate of 5.7% and accelerating from 5.4% in Q3. This was the strongest quarterly expansion since Q4 2022, underpinned by broad-based gains across key sectors. In agriculture, output increased 5.4% (vs 0.1% in Q3), supported in particular by a 16.2% surge in
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish January’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Friday, delayed by the brief and partial United States (US) government shutdown. The report is expected to show that inflationary pressures eased modestly but also remained above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% target. The monthly CPI is forecast to
PBOC’s emphasis on overnight repo rate sparks talk of policy framework shift. Summary: PBOC elevates focus on overnight repo rate Monthly report reordered to highlight overnight benchmark Potential shift away from 7-day reverse repo focus Overnight rate already trading close to policy rate Signals possible evolution in policy framework The People’s Bank of China has
When will A2M report its latest earnings? A2 Milk (ASX: A2M) is scheduled to report its results for the half-year (HY) ending 31 December 2025 on Monday, 16 February 2026. Company backdrop A2M is a premium dairy nutrition company that has carved out a unique niche in the global market. Unlike standard milk, which contains
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Stephan Miran said on Friday that monetary policy has passively tightened, adding that central bank can afford to have lower interest rates. Key quotes Federal Reserve is one of the biggest risks to growth. Monetary policy has passively tightened. We are misunderstanding just how tight monetary policy is. Inflation looking
The NZX 50 fell 103 points, or 0.8%, to 13,428 in early Friday trading, reversing modest gains from the previous session and positioning the index for a weekly loss after sharp declines on Wall Street overnight, driven by ongoing concerns around artificial intelligence. Profit-taking also set in after the local market hit a three-week high
Taiwan will on Friday release Q4 numbers for gross domestic product, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the previous three months, GDP was up 12.68 percent on year. Malaysia will provide Q4 figures for GDP and current account; in the three months prior, GDP was up 5.2 percent on year and the
It’s a light sort of calendar, with the RBNZ info of note. Fed speakers include Miran, who always calls for lower rates. And Logan, we heard from her earlier in the week: ICYMI – Fed officials signal patience as rates seen near neutral and inflation lingers This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
The trading world awaits the final piece to this week’s US economic puzzle, with the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) releasing tomorrow at 8:30 A.M. (ET). After a cold Retail Sales (0% vs 0.4% exp) and a surprisingly strong Non-Farm Payrolls report (130K vs 70K exp), the third wave of high-tier US data should provide
Gold price declines close to 2.7% on Thursday amid the lack of a clear catalyst, as US jobs data during the last couple of days was solid, despite of the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,945 after reaching a daily high
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🗂 Sector Overview: Emerging Leaders and Lagging Sectors The semiconductor sector is witnessing a remarkable upswing today, with major players like NVIDIA (NVDA) climbing 1.46% and Micron Technology (MU) surging by 4.32%. These gains underscore a renewed investor confidence amid news of advancements in chip technologies. On the other hand, the consumer cyclicals are facing
The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing a modest decrease in first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended February 7th. The report said initial jobless claims dipped to 227,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised level of 232,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to fall to 220,000
Forex markets are relatively subdued today, with most major pairs and crosses confined within yesterday’s ranges. After recent volatility, positioning appears balanced as traders await a stronger catalyst to drive the next move. Sterling is modestly firmer despite weaker-than-expected UK GDP data. December growth came in soft and the fourth quarter barely managed a positive
