Market Outlook

As China’s markets prepare for a seven-day closure in early October due to a public holiday, investors are cautiously optimistic that the economic outlook for the world’s second-largest economy is beginning to stabilize. This follows recent stimulus measures aimed at boosting growth, combined with monetary easing policies from central banks in Europe and the U.S., where rate […]

U.S. Treasury yields remained steady on Thursday, holding the gains made across the curve following Wednesday’s spike, driven by a fresh wave of bond supply from a five-year note auction. Investors continue to grapple with the implications of rising yields, as the greenback held onto gains after a 0.7% jump in the previous session. The

The U.S. dollar slid to its lowest level in eight months on Wednesday, weighed down by fresh stimulus efforts from China and softening economic data in the U.S. China’s central bank made a bold move by slashing the interest rate on its one-year policy loans by the largest margin on record, injecting a fresh wave

Asian currencies rallied against the dollar on Monday, while gold surged to a new record, as traders increased their wagers on further Federal Reserve policy easing. Market participants are now pricing in nearly three-quarters of a point of rate cuts by the end of the year, with expectations that at least one more significant rate

Gold surged to a record high as traders bet on further monetary easing to support the global economy, driven by growing expectations that China is preparing to ramp up stimulus measures to revive sluggish growth. The precious metal, a traditional safe-haven asset, benefited from increased uncertainty in global markets, especially as fears of escalating conflict

Gold prices held firm early Friday, building on the previous day’s rebound and consolidating weekly gains, as the U.S. dollar softened overnight. The yellow metal, which is typically sensitive to movements in the dollar, saw support from haven demand amid renewed concerns over China’s economic outlook. While the stabilizing dollar has tempered some of gold’s

The Federal Reserve’s decision to implement a half-percentage-point interest rate cut marks a significant step in guiding the U.S. economy toward a so-called “soft landing.” By initiating the cutting cycle with an aggressive move, the Fed aims to ease future pressure on monetary policy, reducing the need for deeper cuts later. However, Fed Chair Jerome

Market expectations are teetering on a knife’s edge as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve’s imminent rate decision. With September swaps pricing in a 55% probability of a half-point reduction, uncertainty prevails over the magnitude of the Fed’s next move. Adding to the complexity, U.S. retail sales have unexpectedly increased, following an upward revision, further clouding

The U.S. dollar stabilized on Tuesday after a four-day slide, as market participants ramped up expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a significant half-point interest rate cut at Wednesday’s meeting. The currency had been under pressure as traders grappled with mixed U.S. economic data highlighting weakening growth but persistently elevated inflation which has left

The yen extended its winning streak against the U.S. dollar for a fourth consecutive day, buoyed by falling Treasury yields, which in turn broadened a rally in emerging-market currencies across Asia. The currency movement comes as fresh economic data reinforced expectations of an upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut, but uncertainty remains over its scale. Investors are