January NFP Preview: A Key Test for Fed Policy Article published on February 6th, 2025 8:59AM UK Time The January Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report will be closely watched for signs of a gradually cooling labour marketor continued resilience. While December’s data surprised to the upside, broader trends suggest job growth is slowing, and upcoming benchmark … Read more
Market Analysis: Trade Optimism, Dollar Pressure, and Key Data Ahead Article published on February 5th, 2025 8:40AM UK Time Dollar Weakness Persists Amid Trade Developments The US dollar continues to weaken, extending losses following the US-Mexico-Canada border deal announced on Monday. With that agreement in place, market attention has now shifted to China, where Beijing’s … Read more
Bank of England Poised for First Rate Cut: Market Implications and Sterling Outlook Article published on February 4th, 2025 9:04AM UK Time The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to cut its Bank Rate by 25bps to 4.5% in its upcoming policy decision, with markets assigning an 99% probability to such an outcome. All … Read more
ECB Signals Cautious Easing as Lagarde Stresses Patience Article published on February 3rd, 2025 6:15AM UK Time The European Central Bank (ECB) delivered a widely expected 25bps rate cut, marking the first step in its policy easing cycle. The decision was unanimous, with all Governors in agreement, but ECB President Christine Lagarde made it clear … Read more
US Core PCE Preview Post Fed Meeting: A Key Inflation Test for the Fed’s Next Move Article published on January 31st, 2025 6:30AM UK Time The upcoming Core PCE inflation print on Friday is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for markets, coming on the heels of a Fed meeting that initially leaned hawkish … Read more
FOMC Meeting Summary: Key Takeaways and Market Implications Article published on January 30th, 2025 9:58AM UK Time The Federal Reserve concluded its latest policy meeting with a decision to hold interest rates steady at 4.25-4.50%, a widely expected outcome. However, the tone of the statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference offered critical insights … Read more
US PCE Preview: Strong Inflation Could Reignite USD Bulls Article published on January 29th, 2025 9:55AM UK Time Markets are bracing for Friday’s release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. With recent consumer and producer price data painting a mixed picture, the focus will be on whether … Read more
Bank of Canada Rate Meeting Preview: A 25bps Cut on the Horizon? Article published on January 28th, 2025 9:57AM UK Time The Bank of Canada (BoC) is set to announce its latest policy decision on Wednesday, with markets widely anticipating a 25bps cut to bring the policy rate down to 3.00%. While there are arguments … Read more
What to Expect from the Fed This Wednesday: Implications for Stocks and the Dollar Article published on January 27th, 2025 9:04AM UK Time The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to maintain its interest rate at 4.375% during Wednesday’s meeting, consistent with a unanimous consensus from a Reuters survey of 103 economists. While … Read more
How Trump Can Boost Stocks, Lower Oil Prices, Bring Peace to Ukraine, and Boost Stocks Article published on January 24th, 2025 7:27AM UK Time As global markets face uncertainty, Donald Trump’s recent remarks and policy indications suggest a multi-pronged strategy that could lower geopolitical tensions, stabilize energy markets, and drive a significant rally in equities. … Read more
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