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US home sales exceed forecasts while Fed tone rattles investors
New home sales in the US surprised to the upside, reaching a three-year high. The print may reflect the recent decline in long-term reference rates, although many analysts regard it as a one-off outlier that is likely to normalise in coming months. Meanwhile, equity markets closed lower amid the Fed’s cautious tone and heightened uncertainty.
24 Sep 2025, 22:53
Powell highlights economic risks while markets trade at high values
The Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed) stated that the FOMC sees a minimal but present risk of stagflation in the US economy and will not pre-commit to further cuts without supporting data. When questioned about financial stability, he added that the Fed does not perceive systemic risks, though asset valuations are considered elevated.
24 Sep 2025, 01:28
Trump increases visa fees as Nvidia invests in OpenAI
US equity markets closed higher despite the announcement of a new fee on H-1B visas introduced by US President Donald Trump. While higher application costs imply a headwind for US companies that recruit highly skilled foreign workers, the overall impact is likely to be contained. Meanwhile, Nvidia announced a substantial investment in OpenAI.
22 Sep 2025, 21:52
Interest rates left untouched while BoJ signals asset divestment
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged but announced a significant divestment of risk assets. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell, while 10-year government-bond yields rose. Meanwhile, global equity markets were mixed as the initial lift from the Fed’s tone faded.
20 Sep 2025, 00:58
Pound under pressure as BoE maintains current rates
The Bank of England (BoE) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4%, while slowing the pace of its quantitative tightening (QT) programme. Meanwhile, equity markets advanced across the board following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to cut interest rates.
18 Sep 2025, 22:06
Fed lowered interest rates; markets react mixed
The Federal Reserve decided to lower its interest rates by 25 basis points. The central bank’s economic estimates showed improvements in expected economic growth, while employment and inflation estimates for the end of 2025 remained unchanged. Stock markets in the US reacted mixed, while the Dollar Index closed up 0.4%.
18 Sep 2025, 03:18
Central banks in focus; diverging currency trends emerge
During the week, monetary policy decisions by several major central banks will be announced. On Wednesday, September 17, the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada will present their benchmark rate decisions. Meanwhile, on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 it will be the turn of the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan, respectively.
16 Sep 2025, 00:58
U.S. consumer confidence contracts, as U.K. production falls
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index deteriorated for a second straight month, moving back toward prior lows as households flagged tariff concerns and higher price expectations. In the U.K., both industrial and manufacturing output undershot forecasts, signaling stagnation. Equity markets also digested a strong debut from Gemini Space Station, while crude benchmarks firmed after reported Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s Primorsk oil port.
14 Sep 2025, 07:08
U.S. CPI rises as expected; ECB keeps rates steady
U.S. inflation ticked up in August broadly in line with forecasts, and markets largely held to expectations for upcoming Fed cuts. The ECB left policy unchanged, crude slipped on supply/inventory signals, and Washington moved to reset ties with New Delhi.
12 Sep 2025, 13:06
PPI slows, Fed cut odds rise; gold up
U.S. producer prices undershot expectations, reinforcing signals of cooling demand amid increasingly fragile labor data. Rate-cut odds for September rose, 2-year yields eased, the dollar was mixed, and gold hovered near record highs.
11 Sep 2025, 08:22