Market Minutes

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Central banks in focus this week

Asian markets rose on China's stimulus push as investors await central bank decisions from the Fed, BoJ, and SNB, with rate shifts and inflation trends in focus.

17 Mar 2025, 10:42

Gold steady as markets await Trump-Putin talk

Global markets remain cautious, focused on China’s economy, U.S. sentiment, and central bank policies.

17 Mar 2025, 07:09

Gold hits $3,000 for the first time

Futures rallied after Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer dropped his threat to block a key spending bill, cutting the risk of a disruptive March 15 shutdown.

14 Mar 2025, 12:52

Rate cut expectations fuel gold's rise

Markets pricing in at least three Federal Reserve cuts in 2025

14 Mar 2025, 07:32

US PPI slows more than expected

U.S. producer prices rose 0.3% in February, below expectations, with annual inflation easing to 3.2%.

13 Mar 2025, 12:43

PPI in focus after CPI surprise

After softer CPI data, focus shifts to PPI for signs of persistent business inflation

13 Mar 2025, 07:40

US inflation comes in lower than expected

U.S. inflation eased to 2.8% in February, but rising tariffs under President Trump could push prices higher. The EU retaliated with tariffs on $28.3 billion of U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions.

12 Mar 2025, 12:56

Market Focus: CPI and trade shifts

Investors await the U.S. CPI report, key to shaping Fed policy expectations

12 Mar 2025, 07:20

Recession concerns drag Wall Street lower

Wall Street plunged as recession fears deepened, the euro hit a four-month high, and geopolitical tensions escalated with stalled U.S.-China trade talks and Ukraine's latest drone strike on Russia.

11 Mar 2025, 12:06

Gold faces resistance near $2,900

Investor sentiment remains fragile due to uncertainties in global trade policies and economic stability, prompting some safe-haven demand

11 Mar 2025, 08:11