The value of overall bank lending in Japan was up 4.5 percent on year in February, the Bank of Japan said on Monday – coming in at 663.823 trillion yen. That was above expectations for an increase of 4.4 percent, which would have been unchanged from the January reading following a downward revision from 4.5 […]
The FX market offered an early indication of a strong risk-off move in early trading this week and the futures market paints that much more clearly. The S&P 500 fell 1.3% on Friday and futures are down another 1.4% at the open. Gold initially rallied at the open but is now down $25 in a
Global markets closed the week under the growing shadow of a rapidly escalating energy crisis. What began as a geopolitical confrontation in the Middle East has now evolved into a far broader macro shock, forcing investors to reassess everything from inflation risks and monetary policy to equity valuations and currency dynamics. At the center of
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China gold reserves at the end of February 2026: 74.22 million troy ounces In January 2026: 74.19 million troy ounces China gold reserves value at the end of February 2026: $387.59 billion In January 2026: $369.58 billion Is anyone really surprised? China has arguably the biggest buyer out there for a while now. And that
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The focus shifted to the US jobs report released at 8:30 AM from the barrage of news from the Middle East. February U.S. employment report showed a noticeable slowdown in hiring, with nonfarm payrolls falling by about 92,000, well below expectations for modest job growth. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.4% from 4.3%, pointing
The volatility is being fueled by a dramatic spike in energy prices, with Brent crude hitting $90 a barrel following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. As shipping halts and analysts warn that oil could reach $150 a barrel if Gulf exports are fully suspended, airline stocks have plummeted nearly 13% this week. Qatar’s recent
The major US stock indices are closing lower with the broader indices down over 1.3% and the Dow 30, down -0.95%. Looking at the closing levels: Dow industrial average -453.19 points or -0.95% at 47501.55 S&P index -90.69 points or -1.33% at 6740.02. NASDAQ index -361.31 points or -1.59% at 22387.68. Russell 2000 of small-cap
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Inflation is “too high” and price pressures are broad based Rate policy likely to remain on hold for quite some time Fed policy is in a good position to navigate inflation and labor challenges Remains committed to meeting the Fed’s inflation mandate The inflation problem extends beyond tariffs It would take a lot to dethrone
US Stock Benchmarks get rejected roughly after a toxic fundamental combo Gigantic misses in Non-Farm payrolls and Retails Sales combine with rising Oil prices towards Stagflation angst Exploring Technical Levels for the Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Stagflation is the Market and Consumers’ worst enemy, and it could well be at our doors. Amid
Citi was the top US dealer for foreign exchange trading revenues in 2025 on the back of increased client hedging demand, according to regulatory filings. The bank generated revenues of $7.9 billion for the year, up 50% from $5.3 billion in 2024, helped by a bumper second quarter from Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariff announcements.
Markets appeared largely unfazed by the shockingly weak US non-farm payroll report, as attention is already occupied by the explosive surge in oil prices. WTI crude has broken decisively above the 85 mark and continues to climb as the US session begins, turning energy markets into the dominant driver of global sentiment. The weak payrolls
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