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ADP jobs climb above forecast as trade tensions intensify
Private payrolls unexpectedly rose more than analysts had forecast, tempering near-term expectations of Federal Reserve easing, while the US Supreme Court heard arguments that could curtail the White House’s authority to impose tariffs.
5 Nov 2025, 22:27
Private hiring falls as dollar gains strength during US shutdown
Private-sector job postings have fallen sharply while the US federal funding lapse approaches record length, generating heightened market uncertainty. US equities fell on the shutdown-related risks, while the US dollar strengthened as markets questioned the likelihood of a December Fed rate cut.
5 Nov 2025, 02:37
US markets extend record run as inflation slows beyond expectations
Major US equity indices reached record highs after inflation data in the United States came in below consensus, increasing the probability of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Both headline and core inflation were reported at 3.0 per cent year-on-year, softer than many market participants had expected.
25 Oct 2025, 01:14
Gold retreats as lower risk sentiment triggers profit-taking
Gold and other precious metals fell sharply amid likely profit-taking and a reduction in the risk premium as trade tensions eased. Japan’s election of Sanae Takaichi as prime minister boosted the Nikkei-225 to fresh highs while the yen weakened.
22 Oct 2025, 00:37
US shutdown persists while gold prices surge higher
A failure to reach a bipartisan agreement in the US Senate has left the government shutdown in place, exacerbating uncertainty and prompting investors to seek safe havens. Gold futures rose to a new record, while major US equity indices declined amid concerns.
16 Oct 2025, 23:08
Japan and EU output drop as China battles persistent deflation
Consumption and production indicators in major economies showed contraction. China recorded deflation in its consumer price index, while industrial production in Japan and the European Union contracted.
16 Oct 2025, 01:57
US markets fall sharply on Trump’s tariff announcement
US markets and the dollar index depreciated amid an escalation in trade tensions between the US and China. In turn, oil benchmarks fell, while gold reclaimed the $4,000 per ounce level.
11 Oct 2025, 03:01
Dollar strengthens as BOJ seen moving toward easing
The US dollar index has risen for four consecutive days, with the Japanese yen leading currency depreciations, while German trade data has shown a contraction in both exports and imports.
10 Oct 2025, 01:07
German output falls as RBNZ moves to cut rates
Today's report focuses on relevant economic data. Industrial production in Germany came in below estimates, registering its sharpest drop since August 2021. In turn, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) surprised the market with an interest rate cut of 50 basis points, larger than analysts had estimated. Meanwhile, crude oil inventories in the US have been rising for two consecutive weeks, indicating a potential supply build-up.
8 Oct 2025, 23:43
Gold rallies to $4,000 record during US shutdown
Today's report focuses on relevant financial and political developments. The gold futures contract (GCZ5) reached $4,000 per ounce for the first time in its history, reflecting investors' continued search for safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, the government shutdown in the US continues due to Congress failing to reach a federal budget deal, complicating forecasts for the Fed's next decision.
8 Oct 2025, 00:30