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Fed minutes, UK inflation, and RBNZ decision set the tone for a pivotal week
This week is packed with market-moving events, from the Federal Reserve’s July minutes to inflation reports across Europe and Asia, alongside fresh policy decisions from New Zealand and China.
18 Aug 2025, 08:26
Pound extends winning streak as UK growth beats forecasts
Sterling outperforms G-10 peers for a sixth day against the euro and hits its strongest level in a month versus the dollar after UK GDP surprises to the upside.
14 Aug 2025, 09:11
US core CPI jumps in July, pressuring Fed cut hopes
July’s inflation data showed the fastest monthly rise in core consumer prices since January, led by a rebound in services and vehicle costs, while tariff-related price pressures eased.
13 Aug 2025, 07:26
Trump extends China tariff truce for 90 days, easing trade war fears
The White House’s move delays a planned tariff hike on Chinese goods until November, giving Washington and Beijing more time to resolve disputes on rare earths, energy imports, and technology exports.
12 Aug 2025, 08:54
Powell stays cautious as Fed holds rates
With the Fed holding rates steady, the real message came from Powell’s tone: no easing until the White House provides clarity on trade. Monetary policy, for now, is in wait-and-see mode—just like the markets.
8 May 2025, 06:29
Trump Wins as 47th President of the United States
Trump’s historic return to the White House triggers market surges and shifts in economic sentiment as he overperformed his 2020 results in several regions
6 Nov 2024, 12:42
Fed minutes reveal debate over rate cut
Several members cited labor market concerns and inflation progress as reasons to consider easing policy
22 Aug 2024, 10:33
US employment report shows labour demand stalling
A soft set of employment numbers from the US this afternoon and which leaves the Fed looking precariously behind the curve policy-wise.
2 Aug 2024, 15:19
Bank of England's Surprise Rate Cut: A Look at What's Next for UK Monetary Policy
The BoE showed an increased willingness to tolerate data misses and vote to cut interest rates today. But going forward, the pace of monetary loosening to come looks set to be slow and gradual.
1 Aug 2024, 13:06
Euro-area Q2 growth stronger than expected, ECB faces rate cut dilemma
Today's reading shows an unchanged pace of growth compared to Q1. But the ECB will still find itself under pressure to cut rates again in September.
30 Jul 2024, 12:32