Top Highlights from the Fed Decision A Divided Vote: The decision wasn’t unanimous. The Fed voted 10-2 to hold rates, with Stephen Miran and Chris Waller dissenting in favor of a 25bp cut. Hawkish Shift in Tone: The Fed removed previous language about “downside risks to employment” and described economic growth as “solid.” This suggests […]

Global Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Nasdaq Leads; Metals Surge and Oil Steadies Global equity markets extended their rally for a fifth consecutive session, pushing benchmark indices to new record highs as strong corporate earnings underpinned risk appetite. U.S. markets led the advance, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 outperforming on upbeat results from major […]

Global Stocks Push Higher Ahead of Big Tech Earnings as Oil Slips on Supply Watch   Global equity markets advanced as investors positioned for a key run of U.S. technology earnings and an expectedly steady Federal Reserve decision. Asian shares led the move, with major benchmarks hitting record highs as optimism around results from Microsoft, […]

Tariff Threats Rattle Markets as Stocks Slide Early, Yen Strength Pressures Nikkei, and Brent Holds Steady Tariff Threats Rattle Markets as Stocks Slide Early, Yen Strength Pressures Nikkei, and Brent Holds Steady   Following the US’s threats of tariffs on European countries triggering volatility, a widespread sell-off occurred at the start of this week, with […]

Markets Balance Central Bank Signals and Political Developments Global equity markets trade with a cautious tone as investors weigh shifting central bank expectations against easing political tensions. In Asia, Japanese equities remain volatile after the Bank of Japan raised its inflation outlook, reinforcing expectations for potential rate hikes later this year and keeping the yen […]

Gold Pulls Back: The “Greenland Framework” & Market Relief Tariff Threat Withdrawn: Gold prices fell as much as 1.2% today, dropping to around $4,791/oz. This follows President Trump’s announcement from Davos that he has agreed to a “framework for a future deal” over Greenland with NATO’s Mark Rutte, leading to the cancellation of planned 10% […]

Nikkei Extends Decline as Fiscal Jitters and Trade Tensions Weigh on Risk Appetite   Japan’s Nikkei continued to slide for a fourth consecutive session as rising domestic fiscal concerns pushed government bond yields to record highs, pressuring equity valuations. Political uncertainty increased after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election for early February and […]

Trump’s “Greenland Tariffs” Shake Global Sentiment The 10% Ultimatum: President Trump announced a 10% tariff starting February 1 on goods from eight European countries (Denmark, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, and Norway) for opposing the US purchase of Greenland. He warned these would hike to 25% in June unless a deal for the “Total […]

Oil & Gold Plunge as Iran Tensions Ease; Tech Rebound Lifts US Futures while Nikkei Dips Geopolitical Pivot : Global markets shifted into “risk-on” mode after President Trump stated that tensions with Iran are easing. This effectively removed the immediate war premium from commodities, triggering a sharp sell-off in safe-haven assets. Commodities:Oil: Brent crude plummeted […]

Markets Retreat from Highs: Oil Slump as Trump Signals Easing Iran Tensions Geopolitical Pivot: Global market sentiment shifted sharply after President Trump stated that tensions with Iran are easing. This prompted a broad pullback in “safe-haven” assets and commodities, reversing earlier rallies driven by supply fears. Central Bank Risk: Underlying uncertainty persists regarding the reported […]