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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
Dollar stays soft ahead of Fed decision
The US Dollar trades cautiously ahead of the Fed decision, while China's latest PMI data reflects mounting pressure from US tariffs and softening demand, fueling global growth concerns.
6 May 2025, 12:47
Fed meeting under watch
The Federal Reserve begins its policy meeting today, with officials divided between holding steady and reacting to tariff-driven inflation risks.
6 May 2025, 07:07
Oil slides on OPEC+ output surge, all eyes on Fed and BoE
WTI crude dropped sharply as OPEC+ accelerated production increases, raising fears of oversupply. Meanwhile, global markets brace for Fed and BoE decisions, plus a barrage of key economic data.
5 May 2025, 12:56
Markets in Holding Pattern Ahead of Key Fed Decision
All eyes remain on U.S. policy cues and geopolitical risks
5 May 2025, 07:42
US Job Market Strong, but Cracks Show
Hiring remains solid, but not all sectors are keeping pace
2 May 2025, 13:08
Eyes turn to US jobs report
Equity markets rose on Friday after China struck a more conciliatory tone on trade, lifting sentiment globally — though focus now shifts to the US non-farm payrolls report amid signs of labor market weakness.
2 May 2025, 08:14
Oil Sinks to Multi-Year Lows
Markets digest weak employment data, dollar strength, and fading safe-haven demand
1 May 2025, 05:45
Canadian dollar holds steady after election
The Canadian Dollar stayed range-bound after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals retained power without a majority, while global markets remain subdued ahead of major economic releases and evolving trade policy headlines.
29 Apr 2025, 12:07
Labor data in the spotlight
From JOLTs and the Conference Board, investors eye signs of consumer and job market resilience
29 Apr 2025, 07:21