02/06/2025 Market Watch Risk Aversion Returns on Trade Collapse & Geopolitical Strain Key Takeaways: Markets shaken by US-China trade tensions and Ukraine drone strike. US dollar, stocks, and bonds down; other currencies gaining. Canadian dollar hits new yearly highs; emerging market currencies also up. Fed Chair Powell’s speech and US economic data in focus. OPEC+… Continue reading Risk Aversion Returns on Trade Collapse & Geopolitical Strain
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Navigating Uncertainty: Tariff Battles & Economic Realities
01/06/2025 Week Ahead Navigating Uncertainty: Tariff Battles & Economic Realities Key Takeaways: Escalating US-China tariffs raise global economic uncertainty. US policy unpredictability complicates global trade. China’s yuan internationalization accelerates amid trade tensions. US economic data mixed; recession fears ease slightly. Investor sentiment remains cautious; US assets still attractive despite uncertainty. Global markets remain gripped by… Continue reading Navigating Uncertainty: Tariff Battles & Economic Realities
US-China Tensions Resurface & Yields Shift
30/05/2025 Market Watch US-China Tensions Resurface & Yields Shift Key Takeaways: US tariffs are back in effect, though the legal process remains unresolved. US-China trade talks have stalled, as confirmed by Treasury Secretary Bessent. The dollar is stronger across G10 currencies this week, except for the yen and Canadian dollar. Japanese long-term yields fell for… Continue reading US-China Tensions Resurface & Yields Shift
Market Rebounds as U.S. Tariff Ruling Fuels Risk Appetite
29/05/2025 Market Watch Market Rebounds as U.S. Tariff Ruling Fuels Risk Appetite Key Takeaways: US Court rules Trump-era tariffs unjustified, sparking legal uncertainty. Dollar shows mixed performance; emerging markets remain cautious. Global equities react positively; US futures and Stoxx 600 gain. Bond yields diverge; US 10-year up, Japan’s 40-year sharply down. Gold stabilises after steep… Continue reading Market Rebounds as U.S. Tariff Ruling Fuels Risk Appetite
Markets Mixed as Dollar Softens & Yields Rise
28/05/2025 Market Watch Markets Mixed as Dollar Softens & Yields Rise Key Takeaways: The US dollar is weaker against most G10 currencies. The New Zealand dollar is leading gains despite a rate cut. Risk sentiment is mixed: equities are soft in Asia and Europe, while US futures are lower. Bond yields are rising globally, led… Continue reading Markets Mixed as Dollar Softens & Yields Rise
Dollar Rebounds on Yen Weakness, Gains May Be Short-Lived
26/05/2025 Market Watch Dollar Rebounds on Yen Weakness, Gains May Be Short-Lived Key Takeaways: The yen weakens sharply amid speculation of Japanese bond market intervention. Dollar regains ground across G10 currencies, but momentum suggests limited upside. US and European bond yields fall modestly. Equity markets mostly rebound, though Asia shows mixed performance. Gold retreats while… Continue reading Dollar Rebounds on Yen Weakness, Gains May Be Short-Lived
Intensifying U.S. Trade Conflict & Rising Bond Yields
25/05/2025 Week Ahead Intensifying U.S. Trade Conflict & Rising Bond Yields Key Takeaways: US trade tensions escalate significantly, with Trump proposing steep tariffs against Europe. Markets respond negatively; Europe’s Stoxx 600 suffers major losses. Currency markets volatile; euro rebounds, while Pound, CAD, Peso, and Yuan hit annual highs. Bond yields continue climbing sharply in the… Continue reading Intensifying U.S. Trade Conflict & Rising Bond Yields
Dollar Weakens Across the Board as Risk Sentiment Holds
23/05/2025 Market Watch Dollar Weakens Across the Board as Risk Sentiment Holds Key Takeaways: The US dollar is broadly weaker, breaking a four-week rally. Sterling outperforms, reaching a new three-year high. Asia Pacific stocks rise, but China and Taiwan lag. Bonds are supported even with firm inflation data. Gold holds steady; oil retreats from mid-week… Continue reading Dollar Weakens Across the Board as Risk Sentiment Holds
Weak PMIs, FX Concerns & Volatile Commodities
22/05/2025 Market Watch Weak PMIs, FX Concerns & Volatile Commodities Key Takeaways: Flash May PMI data from Europe and Asia Pacific disappointed, helping stabilize the US dollar. Concerns over FX discussions between the US and Japan continue to pressure the yen and other Asian currencies. Global equities remain under pressure following US losses; European stocks… Continue reading Weak PMIs, FX Concerns & Volatile Commodities
Geopolitical Risks Pressure Dollar as Markets Eye Bond Auction
21/05/2025 Market Watch Geopolitical Risks Pressure Dollar as Markets Eye Bond Auction Key Takeaways: The US dollar weakened against most major currencies, with risk-off sentiment dominating markets. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are lifting oil and gold prices. Equity markets show mixed performance; European and US indices face selling pressure. Bond yields rise despite… Continue reading Geopolitical Risks Pressure Dollar as Markets Eye Bond Auction