Markets Brace for Shutdown and Tariff Risks   U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar slipped while Asian stocks edged higher as investors awaited signs of whether Washington can avoid a government shutdown starting Wednesday. Prospects for a deal appear slim ahead of President Trump’s meeting with congressional leaders, and a closure could delay key economic […]

US stocks are facing challenges due to new tariffs and higher interest rates, before an important report on inflation. Meanwhile, Japan’s pharmaceutical industry is struggling due to concerns about trade wars. The global markets are facing higher risks today because of policies and inflation. In the U.S., investors are focusing on the PCE inflation report […]

U.S. markets are waiting for important information; the price of Micron shares has increased because of a positive outlook on AI; Germany’s business climate is weakening, but Japan’s Nikkei is rising Today, U.S. markets are focused on a series of significant economic data releases. These include the third estimate of Q2 GDP, durable goods orders, […]

Fed’s Mixed Signals Keep Dollar Range-Bound, Euro Unshaken • USD Reaction Muted: Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautious balance yesterday, acknowledging both downside risks to jobs and upside risks to inflation. His tone was slightly hawkish compared to the wider FOMC consensus.• Fed Voices Diverge: Michelle Bowman leaned dovish, emphasizing urgency to support the […]

From Fed Signals to CAD Struggles: The Case for Continued USD Resilience • Fed stance: Despite recent softness, hawkish Fed members continue to push back against aggressive rate cut expectations. Powell’s speech today could reaffirm the cautious stance, limiting downside for the USD.• Market sentiment: Short-term risks remain tilted against the dollar, but its resilience […]

Gold Hits Record High as Fed Cuts Fuel ETF Inflows Gold surged to a record high, reaching around $3,720 an ounce, supported by strong ETF inflows.Bullion-backed ETFs jumped 0.9% on Friday, the largest increase since 2022.The Fed’s recent rate cut and signals of further easing through year-end fueled investor optimism.Silver also broke resistance at $43, […]

Asia Markets Eye Gains as BOJ Signals Policy Shift Asian shares are set for weekly gains, though Japan’s Nikkei pulled back after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) signaled a shift away from its massive stimulus.The BOJ kept rates at 0.5%, but two members pushed for a hike, while also deciding to start selling ETFs and […]

Fed Cuts Rates for First Time in 2025: Markets React with Mixed Signals Fed moves: The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25bp, bringing the benchmark rate to 4.00–4.25%, its first cut of the year.Dot plot signals: Policymakers expect two more cuts in 2025, potentially lowering rates toward 3.50–3.75% by year-end.Market reaction:Dow Jones (+0.5%) closed higher.S&P […]

A rate cut by the Federal Reserve is anticipated, as the US economy is displaying a mixture of signals. China has reportedly suspended its purchases of AI chips from Nvidia, which is expected to impact the semiconductor industry. Meanwhile, the Nikkei has experienced a decline from its record highs. Global financial markets are monitoring the […]

Fed Rate Cut Expectations • 25bp Cut Fully Priced In: Markets widely expect the Federal Reserve to deliver a 25 basis point cut on Wednesday, leaving little room for surprise unless Powell signals a more aggressive stance.• The “Hawkish 50bp” Scenario: A 50bp cut would dominate sentiment and allow Powell to strike a hawkish tone, […]