Category: Market Analysis

Job Data & FOMC Minutes

08/01/2025 Market Watch Job Data & FOMC Minutes The US dollar is showing strength today, buoyed by a constructive sentiment and stronger-than-expected data from the JOLTS and ISM reports. These developments align with the narrative of American exceptionalism. Meanwhile, the new US administration’s disruptive policies are making waves. Controversially, the administration has not ruled out… Continue reading Job Data & FOMC Minutes

Tariff Application, U.S. Dollar Pullback

07/01/2025 Market Watch Tariff Application, U.S. Dollar Pullback The foreign exchange market continues to show corrective movements today, following recent volatility sparked by the US President-elect’s rebuttal of a narrowed tariff application. Antipodean currencies, which had been under pressure last year, are gaining strength alongside most G10 currencies, staying within yesterday’s range. However, the yen… Continue reading Tariff Application, U.S. Dollar Pullback

Fed Minutes, U.S. Jobs Data

04/01/2025 Week Ahead Fed Minutes, U.S. Jobs Data As 2025 begins, a series of key economic developments will set the tone for global markets. In the U.S., critical data, including monthly jobs reports and Federal Reserve meeting minutes, will shape expectations around economic health and interest rate policy. This comes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s… Continue reading Fed Minutes, U.S. Jobs Data

Fed Eyes December Rate Cut

15/12/2024 Week Ahead Fed Eyes December Rate Cut Last week saw significant moves from major central banks. The Swiss National Bank and the Bank of Canada reduced rates by 50 basis points, while the European Central Bank implemented a smaller 25 basis-point cut. These actions signal that the global monetary easing cycle may extend into… Continue reading Fed Eyes December Rate Cut

U.S. Inflation Data, ECB Rate Decision

07/12/2024 Week Ahead U.S. Inflation Data, ECB Rate Decision The upcoming week focuses on key inflation data in the U.S., which remains pivotal as uncertainty around interest rate decisions persists. The European Central Bank (ECB) and Swiss National Bank (SNB) are expected to lower interest rates in Europe. Meanwhile, attention in Asia shifts to Australia’s… Continue reading U.S. Inflation Data, ECB Rate Decision

Jobs & ISM Data, Indicators of Resilience

30/11/2024 Week Ahead Jobs & ISM Data, Indicators of Resilience As investors turn their focus back to U.S. economic data, critical indicators like November’s jobs report and ISM surveys will provide insights into the resilience of the U.S. economy. In Asia, attention is centred on purchasing managers’ surveys and inflation data, given concerns over how… Continue reading Jobs & ISM Data, Indicators of Resilience

Markets on Edge, FX & Bond Drivers

16/11/2024 Week Ahead Markets on Edge, FX & Bond Drivers U.S. economic data will remain a primary focus as the Federal Reserve approaches interest rate decisions cautiously. October’s inflation uptick and potential inflationary pressures from the President-elect’s policies have added complexity to the outlook. Additionally, Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data from the U.S. will serve… Continue reading Markets on Edge, FX & Bond Drivers

A Look Ahead

09/11/2024 Week Ahead A Look Ahead In the upcoming week, the financial world will closely watch U.S. inflation and retail sales data, two key indicators for understanding consumer demand and price pressures. Investors are still weighing the broader impact of the recent GOP electoral win, which has stirred debates over economic policy direction and market… Continue reading A Look Ahead