Market Minutes

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BoE cuts rates amid growth worries

The Bank of England cut rates by 25bps in a divided vote, signaling concern over slowing growth and global trade uncertainty. Meanwhile, BoJ minutes show policymakers split on whether to delay or accelerate tightening in the face of tariff-driven risks.

8 May 2025, 13:36

Fed to hold steady in May, markets eye Powell’s tone for June rate clues

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave rates unchanged this week, but investors will closely watch Powell’s remarks for signals about a possible rate cut in June amid persistent inflation and rising trade-related uncertainty.

7 May 2025, 12:20

Fed to hold steady in May, markets eye Powell’s tone for June rate clues

US Job Market Strong, but Cracks Show

Hiring remains solid, but not all sectors are keeping pace

2 May 2025, 13:08

Oil Sinks to Multi-Year Lows

Markets digest weak employment data, dollar strength, and fading safe-haven demand

1 May 2025, 05:45

Cautious optimism dominates as China holds stimulus for later

Asian markets traded quietly on Monday, with China’s muted policy stance and upcoming heavyweight economic data keeping investors cautious but hopeful for a risk asset rebound if incoming figures surprise to the upside.

28 Apr 2025, 11:34

Cautious optimism dominates as China holds stimulus for later

Tariff confusion hits sentiment as China denies talks

Markets turned lower on Friday after China denied any ongoing tariff negotiations with the US, undercutting earlier hopes of easing tensions. Meanwhile, UK retail sales unexpectedly rose in March, offering a rare positive surprise amid global uncertainty.

25 Apr 2025, 13:02

Tariff confusion hits sentiment as China denies talks

Flip-flop market in flip-flop days

Markets remain directionless as hopes for a US-China trade thaw dim following pushback from Washington and Beijing. While the Dollar weakens, steady US jobless data underscores ongoing labor market strength.

24 Apr 2025, 13:26