Global Markets in Focus: US Jobs Data Delayed by Shutdown, Europe Activity Accelerates, Japan Braces for Leadership Vote Global markets are navigating mixed signals as a U.S. government shutdown (day 3) delays the crucial monthly jobs report, forcing the Federal Reserve and investors to await the private-sector ISM Services PMI for clues on the U.S. […]

Dollar Slips Under Shutdown Pressure — Europe, Asia Currencies Rise The U.S. dollar is softening as Congress failed to avert a government shutdown, stoking fears this may be a protracted closure. Historically, shutdowns last from 3 to 35 days, and prior episodes often lead to a modest dollar pullback, yield-curve steepening, and mixed equity outcomes. […]

U.S. futures fall as government shutdown clouds economy; ADP payrolls contract ahead of ISM PMI; Eurozone inflation steady, but Germany’s jobless rate rises Global market sentiment is cautious as the U.S. government shutdown takes effect, clouding the economic outlook and pushing Nasdaq futures down by around 0.5%. The primary immediate impact of the shutdown is […]

U.S. Shutdown Sparks Market Jitters as Tariffs Take Effect The U.S. entered its 15th government shutdown since 1981, the second under President Trump, triggering the largest federal workforce reduction in decades. More than 150,000 employees are set to exit payrolls this week, while agencies such as the FAA plan widespread furloughs. At the same time, […]

Wall Street Ends Higher Amid Shutdown and Tariff Jitters U.S. stocks closed Monday in positive territory after a choppy session, with the Dow rebounding from earlier losses and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finishing higher, helped by gains in tech. Still, indices pulled back from intraday peaks as investors kept a close eye on political […]

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 […]