Hong Kong Trade Data On Tap For Monday

Hong Kong Trade Data On Tap For Monday

Hong Kong will on Monday release September figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In August, imports were up 11.5 percent on year and exports rose an annual 14.5 percent for a trade deficit of HKD25.4 billion. China will see September numbers for industrial profits; in August, […]

France delays wealth tax vote as Socialist ultimatum threatens government collapse

France delays wealth tax vote as Socialist ultimatum threatens government collapse

France’s already fragile government faces fresh turmoil after lawmakers delayed a key vote on a proposed wealth tax that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s minority administration. Bloomberg (gated) with the info. Debate on the measure — a Socialist-backed amendment to the 2026 budget bill — was postponed late Saturday after discussions

Positive signs emerge of a US-China deal

Positive signs emerge of a US-China deal

Comments from both the US and China side were positive following two days of meetings between top trade negotiators. “I think we have a very successful framework for the leaders to discuss on Thursday,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters. The leaders will meet in the week ahead with looming deadlines on Chinese rare

FDI into China Drops 10.4% in Jan-September

FDI into China Drops 10.4% in Jan-September

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If Gandhi Lived in the Age of ChatGPT

If Gandhi Lived in the Age of ChatGPT

Sunday read for investingLive.com. A reflection on ethics, AI, and what markets might price next. Page 36 of the book ‘MAHATMA, a Golden Treasure of Wisdom’ When Mahatma Gandhi warned about the craze for machinery, he did not reject progress. He rejected a mindset that allowed tools to serve greed rather than humanity. Replace the

Saudi Arabia Trade Surplus Largest in 15 Mont…

Saudi Arabia Trade Surplus Largest in 15 Mont…

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Trump Sets 10% Tariff Hike on Canada after Ad…

Trump Sets 10% Tariff Hike on Canada after Ad…

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GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Range-Bound Ahead of Fed Cut Decisions

GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Range-Bound Ahead of Fed Cut Decisions

The GBP/USD softened as the dollar strengthened later this week, driven by major US and UK data releases.  Traders price in a 25 basis point cut by the Bank of England by year-end. Traders await the FOMC rate decision and Powell’s commentary next week.  The GBP/USD weekly forecast remains subdued as the pair consolidates near

Global Risk Rally Reignites as US, UK, and Japan Hit All-Time Highs

Global Risk Rally Reignites as US, UK, and Japan Hit All-Time Highs

Global markets resumed their risk-on momentum last week, buoyed by softer U.S. inflation data, easing political uncertainty, and renewed optimism over global trade. In the U.S., both DOW and S&P 500 climbed to fresh record highs after September CPI figures came in below expectations, cementing confidence that the Fed remains on track to deliver two

TSX Tracks US Peers Higher

TSX Tracks US Peers Higher

The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose by 0.6% to conclude the week at 30,353 on Friday, driven by a cooler-than-anticipated US inflation report that strengthened the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, sustaining a robust risk appetite among investors. This offset concerns earlier in the week regarding Canada’s trade situation. All nine sectors

EUR/USD hovers at 1.1600 as muted CPI data fails to alter Fed stance

EUR/USD hovers at 1.1600 as muted CPI data fails to alter Fed stance

EUR/USD is poised to finish the week with losses of 0.21% yet it remains above the 1.16 figure for the third straight day, capped on the upside by key resistance levels after US data might not deter the Fed from cutting rates. Euro supported by upbeat PMIs; Moody’s warning on France limits upside momentum Inflation

Russia Central Bank Cuts Rates For Fourth Policy Session

Russia Central Bank Cuts Rates For Fourth Policy Session

Russia’s central bank unexpectedly reduced its key interest rate for the fourth policy session in a row, citing high inflation expectations and lackluster growth, and signaled that monetary policy will remain tight for an extended period of time. The Board of Directors, led by Governor Elvira Nabiullina, decided to cut the key rate by 50

Markets Weekly Outlook – Trump-Xi Meeting, Earnings & Central Banks

Markets Weekly Outlook – Trump-Xi Meeting, Earnings & Central Banks

Given that next week brings a host of central bank decisions, FX markets could have a busy week. Beyond the data, markets will be focused on the Trump-Xi meeting, Russia-Ukraine developments as well as renewed tensions between the US and both Venezuela and Colombia. Any signs of US military intervention in Venezuela could add to

Gold rebounds after softer US CPI data reinforces Fed cut bets

Gold rebounds after softer US CPI data reinforces Fed cut bets

Gold price erases earlier losses, rises over 0.10% on Friday following the release of the September inflation report in the US, which showed that prices climbed but would not deter the Federal Reserve (Fed) from cutting rates next week. XAU/USD trades at $4,127 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,043, courtesy of a mildly softer

U.S. Rig Count Rises Slightly, Signaling Econ…

U.S. Rig Count Rises Slightly, Signaling Econ…

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