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
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Markets Stabilise but Dollar Stays Under Pressure
20/05/2025 Market Watch Markets Stabilise but Dollar Stays Under Pressure Key Takeaways: US stocks and bonds rebounded after recent declines in Asia and Europe. The Swiss National Bank reaffirmed the global reliance on US Treasuries. The dollar remained under pressure in global markets. Antipodean currencies weakened following Australia’s dovish rate decision. Major equity indices in… Continue reading Markets Stabilise but Dollar Stays Under Pressure
Dollar Holds Firm as Global Policy Divergence Deepens
18/05/2025 Week Ahead Dollar Holds Firm as Global Policy Divergence Deepens Key Takeaways: The US dollar closed the week stronger against all G10 currencies, despite weaker US data. Markets now expect the Fed’s first rate cut to come in Q4, later than previously projected. Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating, mirroring earlier moves by S&P… Continue reading Dollar Holds Firm as Global Policy Divergence Deepens
Dollar Dips, Markets Ignore Tariff Talk as Bonds & Gold Move Higher
16/05/2025 Market Watch Dollar Dips, Markets Ignore Tariff Talk as Bonds & Gold Move Higher Key Takeaways: US dollar softens against most G10 currencies; yen strengthens despite Japan’s Q1 GDP contraction. Markets largely overlook Trump’s tariff policy announcement. Mixed performance in Asia-Pacific stocks; European stocks rise, US futures gain modestly. Bond markets rally; US 10-year… Continue reading Dollar Dips, Markets Ignore Tariff Talk as Bonds & Gold Move Higher
Dollar Rally Pauses as Markets React to Potential Iran Deal
15/05/2025 Market Watch Dollar Rally Pauses as Markets React to Potential Iran Deal Key Takeaways: The US dollar’s recent strength has waned slightly; softer against most G10 currencies. Swiss franc and Japanese yen outperforming among G10 currencies, supported by strong Swiss GDP data. Emerging market currencies mostly stronger except for China and Russia. Equities under… Continue reading Dollar Rally Pauses as Markets React to Potential Iran Deal
Markets Seek Direction After US-China Truce
13/05/2025 Market Watch Markets Seek Direction After US-China Truce Key Takeaways: Markets stabilise after initial reaction to US-China cooling-off period. Focus shifts to US budget and May CPI, which is expected to show little change. Dollar broadly weaker against G10, mixed against emerging markets. Asian equities mostly up, but China and Hong Kong lag. Gold… Continue reading Markets Seek Direction After US-China Truce
Fragile Talks, Rising Risks: A Week Marked by Stalemates
10/05/2025 Week Ahead Fragile Talks, Rising Risks: A Week Marked by Stalemates Key Takeaways: US-China trade talks ended abruptly, with no clear resolution or explanation. Even partial tariff reductions would leave a de facto embargo in place. Rising nationalism in China may harden its geopolitical stance rather than lead to reforms. The US dollar strengthened… Continue reading Fragile Talks, Rising Risks: A Week Marked by Stalemates
Markets Recalibrate Ahead of US-China Trade Talks as Dollar Retreats
09/05/2025 Market Watch Markets Recalibrate Ahead of US-China Trade Talks as Dollar Retreats Key Takeaways: The US dollar reversed its gains and is now weaker against most G10 and emerging market currencies. China’s exports rose in April despite a sharp drop in US-bound shipments. Market focus is on upcoming US-China trade talks, with little hope… Continue reading Markets Recalibrate Ahead of US-China Trade Talks as Dollar Retreats
US-China Tension, U.K. Trade Deal as Dollar Extends Gains
08/05/2025 Market Watch US-China Tension, U.K. Trade Deal as Dollar Extends Gains Key Takeaways: US-China talks face uncertainty, with disputes over who initiated them. A US-UK trade agreement is expected today, but it hasn’t lifted sterling ahead of a likely BOE rate cut. The US dollar continues to strengthen following the Fed’s hawkish stance. Equities… Continue reading US-China Tension, U.K. Trade Deal as Dollar Extends Gains
US-China Trade Talks & PBOC Stimulus Measures
07/05/2025 Market Watch US-China Trade Talks & PBOC Stimulus Measures Key Takeaways: US and China set for initial trade discussions in Switzerland. PBOC cuts key rates and reserve requirements, introduces measures to stimulate lending. German factory orders outperform expectations, possibly due to preemptive actions against US tariffs. Asian emerging market currencies remain pressured; Indian rupee… Continue reading US-China Trade Talks & PBOC Stimulus Measures