Category: Market Analysis

U.S. Inflation & Global Economic Developments

09/03/2025 Week Ahead U.S. Inflation & Global Economic Developments The upcoming week centers on key economic data, particularly U.S. inflation figures for February. Investors remain attentive to ongoing policy shifts, including tariff-related developments. The Bank of Canada is also set to announce its rate decision, with expectations leaning toward a cut due to economic concerns… Continue reading U.S. Inflation & Global Economic Developments

Greenback Retreats Ahead of Key US Data; Euro Hits Multi-Year High

07/03/2025 Market Watch Greenback Retreats Ahead of Key US Data; Euro Hits Multi-Year High This week saw significant currency movements as the US dollar extended its decline against most major currencies, except for the commodity-linked dollar bloc, which lagged slightly behind. Despite today’s cautious mood ahead of crucial US employment figures and Federal Reserve Chair… Continue reading Greenback Retreats Ahead of Key US Data; Euro Hits Multi-Year High

Dollar’s Momentum Pauses Ahead of Key ECB Decision

06/03/2025 Market Watch Dollar’s Momentum Pauses Ahead of Key ECB Decision The US dollar continued its recent surge today but began to lose momentum as European trading got underway. Despite this, currencies like the Australian and Canadian dollars, along with the British pound, are trading lower as North American traders enter the market. Most emerging… Continue reading Dollar’s Momentum Pauses Ahead of Key ECB Decision

Market Rebounds as U.S. & European Developments Unfold

05/03/2025 Market Watch Market Rebounds as U.S. & European Developments Unfold US equities faced sharp losses amid recession fears and tariff concerns, but the market appears to be recovering. Commerce Secretary Lutnick suggested that President Trump might consider a compromise on the newly announced Mexico and Canadian tariffs, though no such indication was present in… Continue reading Market Rebounds as U.S. & European Developments Unfold

Dollar’s Rally, Tariffs & Global Trends

03/03/2025 Market Watch Dollar’s Rally, Tariffs & Global Trends The US dollar strengthened in the latter half of last week, even as interest rates declined due to renewed concerns over economic growth. The potential implementation of delayed tariffs—25% on Canadian goods (10% on energy) and similar measures on Mexico—could take effect as soon as tomorrow.… Continue reading Dollar’s Rally, Tariffs & Global Trends

U.S. Rates Drop, Weighing on the Dollar

27/02/2025 Market Watch U.S. Rates Drop, Weighing on the Dollar Concerns over economic growth triggered a sharp decline in US yields, a sell-off in equities, and a weaker US dollar. This was likely influenced by the Philadelphia Fed’s non-manufacturing activity survey and the significant drop in consumer confidence reported by the Conference Board. While markets… Continue reading U.S. Rates Drop, Weighing on the Dollar

Market Volatility Amid Growth Concerns & Policy Moves

26/02/2025 Market Watch Market Volatility Amid Growth Concerns & Policy Moves Recent economic data has sparked significant market movements, with a sharp drop in US yields, a sell-off in equities, and a weaker US dollar. Concerns about economic growth intensified following a weak Philadelphia Fed non-manufacturing survey and a steep decline in consumer confidence reported… Continue reading Market Volatility Amid Growth Concerns & Policy Moves

U.S. Yields Decline, Commodities Stabilize

25/02/2025 Market Watch U.S. Yields Decline, Commodities Stabilize The US 10-year Treasury yield has dropped to a two-month low near 4.33% ahead of a $70 billion five-year note auction. This follows strong demand in the recent two-year floating note sale. The 200-day moving average is around 4.25%, and the yield remains well below its mid-January… Continue reading U.S. Yields Decline, Commodities Stabilize