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Targeted tariffs, dovish Fed bets, and labor weakness shape global markets
New U.S. sector-specific tariff threats, Fed leadership uncertainty, and signs of global labor market strain drive cautious sentiment across major asset classes.
6 Aug 2025, 07:38
Pound firms ahead of BoE test as Swiss Franc, Euro lag
Sterling stands out as the week’s second-best performer amid Euro and Franc softness, but traders eye the BoE decision for direction. Meanwhile, trade tensions persist globally, Japan hints at rate hikes, and China posts strong services data.
5 Aug 2025, 09:50Dollar weakens as Fed faces internal pressure and data integrity concerns
Soft nonfarm payrolls elevate September rate-cut expectations to 80%, while internal Fed reshuffling and controversy over BLS data raise fresh doubts about U.S. monetary and fiscal credibility.
4 Aug 2025, 09:17Markets dip after Trump tariff order, July non-farm payrolls in spotlight
Markets reverse modestly after President Trump imposes steep new tariffs; traders now turn focus to today’s U.S. non-farm payrolls for direction.
1 Aug 2025, 09:09Dollar stays dominant as Fed signals caution
The dollar remains the top performer this week, buoyed by strong U.S. GDP data and Powell’s resistance to a September pivot. Meanwhile, a major trade agreement with South Korea and rising inflation expectations in Japan shape a busy macro week.
31 Jul 2025, 10:50A Fed dissent could aid gold’s ascent
With dissent likely emerging inside the FOMC, markets are pivoting toward a dovish read on US monetary policy—fueling momentum in gold and weighing on the dollar ahead of critical economic releases and global trade uncertainty.
30 Jul 2025, 10:54What to expect from the Fed’s July meeting
The Federal Reserve is set to keep rates unchanged in July despite escalating political pressure from President Trump, as policymakers wrestle with inflation risks and timing for future easing.
29 Jul 2025, 10:17US–China tariff talks: Three potential outcomes ahead of truce deadline
Washington and Beijing prepare for high-stakes negotiations in Stockholm to extend their tariff truce, with markets eyeing three scenarios ranging from a Phase One revival to a complete breakdown in talks.
28 Jul 2025, 10:46Trump tours Fed and reignites pressure on Powell: “Rates have to come down”
In a rare visit to the Federal Reserve, Trump clashes with Chair Powell over renovation costs and repeats his demand for lower interest rates, raising concerns over Fed independence.
25 Jul 2025, 06:49ECB to hold fire as Trump tariff risks cloud global outlook
The European Central Bank is expected to pause its record easing cycle amid rising trade uncertainty, persistent tariff threats from the U.S., and fragile global diplomatic ties.
24 Jul 2025, 11:05