Markets shrugged off the latest US CPI release, with muted reactions across assets. While annual core inflation ticked slightly higher, the modest rise appears to be a relief for Fed and investors alike. Overall, the data does little to shift expectations around the Fed’s easing path. The July FOMC meeting remains firmly priced for a […]
Risk sentiment turned mildly negative in Asia on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico, starting August 1. While US futures turned lower, equity markets in Asia were more muted, digesting the move in context of still-holding EU retaliation. The 30% tariff rate on EU
Gold price stalls ahead of Thursday’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report for clues on the health of the US labour market. Fiscal concerns continue to rise as Trump’s tax bill moves to the next stage. If passed, the budget deficit is expected to rise, which could boost demand for Gold. XAU/USD lingers below $3,350 as momentum
Gold price struggles to attract any meaningful buyers amid a combination of diverging forces. A modest USD bounce from a multi-year low and a positive risk tone caps the XAU/USD pair. Fed rate cut bets keep a lid on the USD and support the XAU/USD pair amid trade uncertainties. Gold price (XAU/USD) seesaws between tepid
The forex market opened the week with low volatility and mixed Asian equities, but politically driven developments are keeping some G10 currencies in motion. Dollar is the weakest performer so far, with the Canadian Dollar also under pressure despite rebounding from weekend lows. Yen leads amid safe-haven inflows, while Kiwi and Aussie post modest gains.
“Federal financial policy, debt, doesn’t affect our month-to-month policy decisions,” Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell said while testifying about the Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday. Key takeaways “Ample reserves enable banks to keep lending through stress.” “Return to scarce reserves would not save money.” “Unwinding ample reserves would
Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell added further comments during his testimony before the congressional budget committee on Tuesday, building out his case for holding off on rate cuts, likely until sometime in the fourth quarter. Key highlights When the time is right, expect rate cuts to continue.Data suggests at least some of tariff will
Asian markets opened the week lower following the US military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, marking a dramatic escalation in the Middle East. However, losses were limited and short-lived, with major indexes across the region quickly recovering earlier declines. Oil prices also staged a muted response. While WTI spiked on the news, the rally has
S&P 500 rises 0.5% then pulls back to even on a volatile Friday session. About $6.5 billion in notional options trades expire on Friday. Accenture stock slips after quarterly bookings decline. Kroger stock gains over 7% as gross margin rises to multiyear highs. Fed’s Waller says he could see rate cuts at the July meeting.
United States (US) President Donald Trump said that he would hold a meeting to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict and reaffirmed that Iran should have made a deal. He added that if Iran wants to come to the White House, he may be open to it. On that headline, WTI prices tumbled from $73.94 to $72.14,
Despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged. The Fed said it decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 to 4.50 percent in support of its dual goals of maximum employment and inflation at the
Gold price attracted some dip-buyers during the Asian session, though it lacks follow-through. Fed rate cut bets keep the USD bulls on the defensive and lend support to the XAU/USD pair. Geopolitical risks also benefit the commodity ahead of the Fed meeting starting this Tuesday. Gold price (XAU/USD) reverses an Asian session dip to the
Global markets were broadly steady on Monday, despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The Nikkei led Asian bourses with a 1.26% while European indexes also opened higher. Even with Israel and Iran continuing to exchange military strikes, investor sentiment remained resilient. US equity futures are also treading water, suggesting cautiousness rather than panic ahead
Global Financial markets have endured months of turmoil, with overlapping concerns over the US debt downgrade, recession fears, and an intensifying global trade war. The sharp escalation in Middle East conflict last week has only deepened the anxiety, as Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, raising the specter of prolonged regional instability. With the 90-day reciprocal
USD/JPY edges lower on broad-based US Dollar weakness. Tariff threats reemerge ahead of upcoming talks between the United States and Japan. The G7 meeting in Canada on Sunday sets the stage for USD/JPY’s next big move. The Japanese Yen (JPY) and the US Dollar (USD) share a complex relationship, with the interests of the two
Dollar accelerated its broad-based selloff in early US trading, plunging to its lowest level against Euro since 2021. The latest catalyst came from softer-than-expected May PPI data, which followed Wednesday’s downside surprise in CPI. The tandem inflation prints have further calmed fears of immediate tariff-driven price pass-through, at least for now, and are reinforcing expectations
Dollar fell broadly following weaker-than-expected US inflation report for May, reinforcing the narrative that consumer prices have not yet felt the full brunt of tariff pressures. The data offered some relief that the feared pass-through from tariffs to end consumers hasn’t materialized, at least not yet. However, it wasn’t enough to shift expectations for the
