BofA Global Research has raised its year-end targets for Japan’s Topix and Nikkei Stock Average, citing the U.S.-Japan trade deal, anticipated fiscal stimulus in Japan, and supportive market conditions. In a note from two of its strategists, BofA said that while cyclical stocks may face headwinds, they still see room for gains. The firm now
ANZ New Zealand business survey Business confidence 47.8% prior 46.3% Business activity 40.6% prior 40.9% This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source link
2025.07.29 2025.07.30 Weekly Economic Calendar for 04.08.2025–10.08.2025 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Volatility continues to grip the markets. Even though the US signed a bunch of trade deals with key partners last week, trade wars are still a big deal when it comes to uncertainty. Nevertheless, investors are trying to remain optimistic, as evidenced by the growth of
MAS will maintain the prevailing rate of appreciation of the S$neer policy band There will be no change to its width and the level at which it is centred more to come This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source link
The recent wave of tariff reductions on U.S. exports could carry broader global implications than previously appreciated, according to a note from JPMorgan economists published Monday. While the direct boost to U.S. growth is expected to be modest, the real impact may lie in how global trade rules distribute those benefits more widely. Under the
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved in-kind creation and redemption for cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), marking a significant step toward improving efficiency and reducing costs in the crypto investment landscape. The change allows authorized participants to exchange ETP shares directly for the underlying crypto assets—rather than settling in cash—streamlining the creation and
Major U.S. stock indices ended the session lower, led by declines in the Russell 2000 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both touched fresh intraday record highs early in the day but failed to hold gains, closing in the red as upside momentum faded. Investor sentiment appeared cautious ahead of several
Log in to today’s North American session recap for July 29, 2025. Market flows have been chaotic in the past two weeks of trading, from a renewed selloff in the USD to its ongoing recovery (the DXY still showed a small resistance towards the beginning of the afternoon). This move in the Greenback has largely
President Trump has warned that sanctions targeting Russian oil could take effect in just 10 days. He’s threatening steep tariffs on countries that continue buying Russian oil, signaling that the rates won’t be low. The possibility of removing Russian supply from global markets has pushed crude oil prices higher. Technically: Crude moved back above its
Belgium’s economic growth eased modestly in the second quarter of the year, reversing the improvement seen in the first three months of the year, preliminary data from the National Bank of Belgium showed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product grew a calendar and seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent from the first quarter, when the economy expanded 0.4
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The Euro had been on a strong run this year, and only a few events could stop its uptrend in the first half of 2025. Between new infrastructure deals, unification behind the Ukrainian cause, and the constant mess-ups from the Trump Administration, EUR/USD had many reasons go higher. But Markets are forward-looking, and all these
Macro hedge funds like Rokos Capital Management and Bridgewater may have profited from foreign exchange volatility during the second quarter, but for options dealers the market has become increasingly precarious. Since US president Donald Trump’s explosive tariff policy announcement in April, positioning has been firmly geared towards US dollar weakening across G10 currencies. A July
Wegovy momentum stalls as reality bites Novo Nordisk’s decision to slash its 2025 outlook represents a sobering reality check for the weight-loss drug market that had captured investor imagination. The company’s guidance cut from 13-21% sales growth to just 8-14% signals that the initial euphoria around GLP-1 medications may have been overdone. US Wegovy prescriptions
Dollar’s broad-based advance continues today, underpinned by firm sentiment that recent US trade deals with the EU and Japan mark the clearing of major global trade risks, at least for now. Though US–China talks continue in Stockholm, markets appear unbothered. Officials on both sides have indicated willingness to negotiate terms and extend the August 12
Fundamental Overview The USD regained some ground in the final part of last week and extended the gains yesterday although we haven’t got any meaningful catalyst for the move. Overall, we continue to range as the market is waiting for something new for the next sustained trend. Given that the “short US dollar” is now
2025.07.29 2025.07.29 Swiss Franc Under Siege Amid US-EU Trade Shift. Forecast as of 29.07.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The US-EU agreement has reversed the prevailing trends in global financial markets. Capital may once again flow into the US, while diminishing demand for safe havens puts the Swiss franc at risk. Let’s discuss this topic and make a
