Market Outlook

Global markets are set for a pivotal week as inflation readings from the UK and Eurozone take center stage, offering critical clues on the monetary policy trajectory for the Bank of England (BOE) and the European Central Bank (ECB). With a roster of policymakers from both institutions scheduled to speak, investors are primed for fresh […]

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the central bank’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts, indicating it won’t rush into easing despite ongoing market speculation. This reassurance provided some relief to emerging market assets, which had faced sell-offs throughout the week amid the uncertainty surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections and China’s economic recovery trajectory. While a December

As traders await the latest US Producer Price Index (PPI) data scheduled for release later Thursday, attention is on October’s headline and core producer prices, anticipated to show year-over-year growth. This report could offer fresh insight into the pace of inflation at the wholesale level, providing further clues on the Federal Reserve’s inflation trajectory. Meanwhile, the yen has

As markets adjust to the policy agenda outlined by US President-elect Donald Trump, traders are adopting a cautious stance, bracing for the inflationary pressures that could emerge from his planned tariffs and recent key administration nominations. The Dollar Spot Index held steady in advance of Wednesday’s US consumer price inflation report, as market participants focus

Treasury markets opened in Asia with a renewed upswing, pushing the yield on the 10-year note up by three basis points to 4.34%, marking a fresh move in US government bonds following the Monday holiday. This uptick in yields coincided with further gains for the Dollar Spot Index, which climbed an additional 0.2% after reaching a

This week, global financial markets are set to navigate a dense agenda of pivotal economic data and policy updates, including Australia’s labor market figures, China’s retail sales and industrial production, inflation data from the US and Eurozone, and growth metrics from both the UK and Japan. As the trading community dissects these indicators, insights from a

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell underscored the resilience of the U.S. economy, stating that while he remains noncommittal on a December rate cut, he sees no imminent election-driven shift in policy. Powell further emphasized that he wouldn’t consider stepping aside if pressured by President Trump, signaling his firm commitment to the Fed’s independence. In remarks aimed

Markets come to grips with Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential win, attention has swiftly turned toward China, where hopes are mounting for an imminent fiscal stimulus package aimed at reviving sluggish economic growth. Investors are speculating that Beijing will soon unveil a significant set of measures to boost domestic demand, providing much-needed support to consumer and property

Treasury yields surged and the dollar posted its largest gain since February 2023 as Donald Trump’s strengthening election outlook spurred decisive moves across financial markets. U.S. stock futures extended gains, reflecting investor anticipation that a Trump administration could drive a stronger dollar through pro-growth initiatives, higher interest rates, and possible tariffs that collectively create a

The dollar held steady as financial markets braced for a high-stakes U.S. presidential election, with polls indicating a razor-thin margin between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Investor anxiety over a potentially contested result has raised concerns that the final vote count could stretch on for weeks, increasing the likelihood of elevated market volatility in the