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BoE decision, US job data: global market impacts and outlook

As markets await jobless claims, a weaker labor market could bolster the case for further Fed rate cuts amid economic slowdown concerns

6 Feb 2025, 06:44
BoE decision, US job data: global market impacts and outlook

Who doesn’t like a safe-haven in this scenario?

Gold surged to a record high as escalating US-China trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty fueled haven demand.

5 Feb 2025, 11:53
Who doesn’t like a safe-haven in this scenario?

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
PCE prices rise in line with forecasts

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
Australia’s inflation cools, RBA rate cut bets rise

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
U.S. PMI data in focus

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
BoJ rate hike boosts yen strength

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
US jobless claims rise above estimates

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
Jobless claims anticipation lifts Dollar, pressures gold

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
Dollar softens on Trump inauguration day

BoJ prepares markets for possible rate hike

Yen gains momentum as BoJ hints at an imminent rate hike, while UK inflation slows below expectations.

15 Jan 2025, 13:05
BoJ prepares markets for possible rate hike