Market Minutes
Read snapshots of the latest market news
The U.S. dollar rose as yields diverged
Market sentiment took a hit as Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% tariffs on Chinese goods, reigniting trade war concerns
3 Feb 2025, 07:19
PCE prices rise in line with forecasts
An in-line PCE report left bonds unmoved but reinforced rising inflation pressures, keeping yields elevated.
31 Jan 2025, 14:55
Australia’s inflation cools, RBA rate cut bets rise
Australia’s inflation cooled more than expected in Q4, strengthening expectations for an RBA rate cut, while markets also await key decisions from the BoC and Fed.
29 Jan 2025, 11:52
Markets steady as AI selloff eases; tariffs in focus
President Trump wants to impose across-the-board tariffs that are "much bigger" than 2.5% to reshape US supply chains and protect American workers and businesses.
28 Jan 2025, 13:27
DeepSeek sparks tech sell-off
Global markets reel as China's DeepSeek disrupts AI dominance, while pivotal central bank decisions from the Fed, BoC, and ECB set the stage for a data-packed week.
27 Jan 2025, 12:53
U.S. PMI data in focus
Eurozone PMI rose to 50.2 in January, driven by Germany’s rebound, while inflation pressures persist.
24 Jan 2025, 13:21
BoJ rate hike boosts yen strength
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 0.5%, signaling a pivotal shift to tackle persistently low real interest rates
24 Jan 2025, 06:56
US jobless claims rise above estimates
US jobless claims increased slightly last week, while oil markets remained cautious amid a mixed economic backdrop.
23 Jan 2025, 14:31
Jobless claims anticipation lifts Dollar, pressures gold
Market focus is on the European Commission's advanced Consumer Confidence report and US Initial Jobless Claims data
23 Jan 2025, 07:29
Dollar softens on Trump inauguration day
The dollar weakened on President Trump’s inauguration day, with markets eyeing potential tariff policies and deregulation
20 Jan 2025, 13:47