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OPEC+ considers third straight output hike as oil drops toward $60
OPEC+ is weighing a third consecutive production hike of 411,000 barrels per day for July, as crude prices sink and forecasters turn bearish on oil demand for the rest of 2025.
22 May 2025, 08:29
UK inflation surges to 3.5%, markets slash rate-cut bets
UK inflation jumped to a 15-month high of 3.5% in April, driven by energy and administered price increases, prompting markets to scale back expectations for further rate cuts by the Bank of England.
21 May 2025, 08:35
Gold holds above $3,200 as risk sentiment stays firm
Gold prices remain under pressure but resilient above $3,200 amid a stronger risk-on environment, as markets weigh dovish Fed signals, trade developments, and China’s and Australia’s fresh rate cuts.
20 May 2025, 06:20
Markets pull back as Moody’s downgrades US credit
Global stocks retreated and Treasury yields rose after Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating, reviving concerns about fiscal discipline and debt sustainability. Meanwhile, upcoming inflation data and central bank decisions are set to shape the week’s tone.
19 May 2025, 07:24
Markets seek fresh catalysts
The US dollar weakened and equities paused after a strong week, as investors digested mixed economic signals and moderated their optimism following the US-China tariff truce.
16 May 2025, 06:06
US inflation cools, but markets remain wary amid trade uncertainty
Headline CPI in the US rose less than expected in April, easing inflation concerns
14 May 2025, 06:49
CPI in focus today
Markets surged on renewed risk appetite after a breakthrough US-China trade truce, while investors brace for US CPI data to gauge the early effects of tariff-induced inflation.
13 May 2025, 07:20
Markets edge higher on US-China trade deal
Equities rose globally after a surprise US-China trade agreement was announced, but cautious investor sentiment lingers ahead of a packed week of economic data expected to reveal early signs of tariff-driven inflation and slowing demand.
12 May 2025, 06:50
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
Gold Surges Then Crashes in Whiplash Move
President Trump hinted at an imminent trade announcement involving a “highly respected country,” stirring speculation and market watchfulness
8 May 2025, 06:58