Market Minutes

Read snapshots of the latest market news

Japan’s Shunto negotiations yield 5.28% pay rise, a 33-year high

Major Japanese firms have committed to a 5.28% wage increase, marking a 33-year peak.

US jobs data beat estimates with negative revision

The US nonfarm payroll employment rose by 275K in February, compared to a downwardly revised 229K in January and above market expectations of 200K.

A closeup on Fed chair Powell's semiannual testimony

The Fed's continued vigilance regarding inflation risks was emphasized

US inflation data aligns with market predictions, fuels rate cut speculation

The US PCE Price Index rose 0.3% in January 2024, matching forecasts and fueling optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts amid slowing core inflation to 2.8%.

Oil prices steady after 1% dip

Wall Street stock futures point lower amid anticipation of U.S. economic data

Sterling-Yen eyes return to the 200 club

GBP/JPY nears 200, a first since 2008

FOMC meeting insights awaited today

Market participants are eagerly anticipating the FOMC minutes, poised to glean insights into the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts.

Technical recession looms large as markets brace for US Data

European futures point to cautious start

Meta, Amazon surge; markets await NFP impact

Meta and Amazon stocks soar $270 Billion on stellar earnings, NFP anticipation grips markets

The week ahead

Markets gear up for a hot and busy week on the calendar