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Episodes
1524 episodes
Tariff and Fed developments weigh on dollar’s recovery
Muted risk appetite; equity indices edge higher, bitcoin struggles. August 12 deadline for US-China truce in the spotlight. Gold flirts with $3,400 as US prepares to tariff gold bar imports. Eventful BoE meeting boosts the pound....
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4:13
Week Ahead: US inflation data and RBA decision enter the limelight
US CPI and PPI data awaited amid dovish Fed bets. RBA ready to cut rates as Australian inflation slows. UK jobs and GDP data to shake the pound after BoE.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of...
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5:41
Dollar suffers from Trump’s tariff announcements
Tariffs back in the spotlight; China could be next. Equities shrug off tariff headlines but dollar weakens. Gold rises despite progress made in the US-Russia talks. BoE to cut rates; pound’s performance hinges on degree of dovishness.Ris...
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4:45
Stagflation fears keep dollar pinned near lows but stocks rebound
Markets subdued after ISM Services PMI revives inflation and growth worries. Dollar returns to post-NFP lows, gold eases from highs. Trump flags tariffs on pharmaceuticals and chips but equities inch higher.Risk Warning: Our services inv...
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5:23
Dollar seeks direction as Trump’s TV appearance could hurt risk appetite
Dollar assets on a steadier footing after Friday’s selloff. September Fed rate cut gains traction; Fedspeak is critical going forward. Trump’s 12:00 GMT live TV appearance in the spotlight. Gold retains gains, oil’s decline stalls.
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5:10
Dollar and stocks recoup some NFP-led losses, yen and gold ease back
Post-NFP selloff eases as focus turns to Fed rate cuts. Dollar and stocks on steadier footing as yen and gold rallies cool. But tariff mess and Trump’s firing of jobs data chief keep risk appetite in check. Risk Warning: O...
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5:34
Week Ahead: BoE to likely cut in split vote; trade turmoil unlikely to end
Bank of England decision to be the week’s main event. ISM services PMI to be only other highlight in relatively quiet week. Market sentiment might struggle in aftermath of Trump’s August 1 tariffs.Risk Warning: Our services involve a...
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9:25
US jobs data may challenge the dollar’s recent strength
Trump’s tariff announcements trigger another risk-off reaction. Dollar is stable, but equity markets underperform despite strong tech earnings. US jobs data in the spotlight; nonfarm payrolls expected to rise by 110k. Inflated expectations for ...
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5:07
Dollar rally pauses as Fed signals patience once again
Fed keeps rates unchanged, but leaves door open to future rate cuts. Strong earnings lift equities, reversing the post-FOMC dip. Gold rebounds, oil struggles to hold $70, copper futures plunge. BoJ keeps its powder dry, yen gets a small lift.
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5:07
Fed, BoC and BoJ meetings enter the limelight
Dollar traders turn cautious ahead of Fed decision. Attention will fall on the likelihood of a September rate cut. BoC and BoJ to remain on hold; eyes will be on future action signals. Wall Street retreats on disappointing earnings; Microsoft a...
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4:05
Dollar strength persists ahead of key events
Both the dollar and US equities start the week on a strong note. Euro suffers as European leaders challenge the US-EU trade deal. Gold retreat stalls; oil fails to materially benefit from Trump’s Russia comments. Light calendar today, but 7-yea...
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4:53
US data supports patient Fed, deal with EU boosts appetite
Dollar gains as data allow the Fed to stay in wait-and-see mode. US and EU secure trade deal, tariff clock is ticking for others. Wall Street at record highs amid trade optimism and better earnings. Pound slides after retail sales, yen retreats...
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4:17
Dollar on the defensive, seeks support
ECB pauses, raises the bar for September rate cut. Trump’s Fed visit proves uneventful, despite rate cut demand. Dollar losses mount this week, even the yen outperforms the greenback. Cryptos are on the back foot today; altcoins maintain sizeab...
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4:56
Week Ahead: Fed decides ahead of NFP and tariff deadline; BoC and BoJ meet too
Fed to likely hold rates and not bow to Trump's pressure. US GDP and jobs reports eyed too as August 1 deadline looms. BoC and BoJ decisions, Eurozone data also in focus. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significa...
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10:29
EU and US close to a trade deal ahead of ECB decision
After Japan, the US is nearing a trade accord with the EU. S&P Global PMIs in focus ahead of next week’s FOMC decision. ECB to stand pat, Lagarde’s signals to be key for the euro. S&P 500 hits a new record high, but earnings res...
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4:32
Risk appetite improves as US, Japan strike trade deal
US and Japan reach common ground on trade. Hopes for more deals increase; US-EU talks loom. Yen gains, but temporarily as PM Ishida may step down. Equities gain on US-Japan deal; Key tech earnings in focus.Risk Warning: Our se...
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5:07
Dollar weakness persists
US equity indices retreat from new all-time highs. Gold pulls back from one-month high, while altcoins remain in demand. Tariff headlines fuel market nervousness as investors prepare for key earnings releases. Yen is trying to find its footing ...
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4:51
Dollar slides, gold gains as investors eye trade landscape
Dollar pulls back on dovish remarks by Fed’s Waller. Trade negotiations in focus ahead of August 1 deadline. Gold seems to be attracting safe haven flows again. Wall Street stays near record highs amid strong earnings.Risk War...
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4:16
Dollar wobbles despite US equity strength
Both dollar and US equities on course for a positive week. Fed doves push for a July rate cut, but chances remain extremely low. Yen positions for Sunday’s elections that could open pandora’s box. GENIUS Act approved, stablecoins are here to st...
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4:57
Trump-Powel saga, ECB and earnings to keep traders busy
Dollar stays strong amid safe haven flows and inflation risks. US prel. PMIs and Powell speech to be closely monitored. ECB expected to stand pat, focus to fall on forward guidance. Pound traders await PMIs, but remain convinced about August cu...
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8:07
Dollar strength undermined by Trump’s Fed criticism
Trump firmly holds the keys to market volatility. A July rate cut is likely written off unless data turns negative. US Treasury yields have taken notice of Trump’s criticism of Powell. Pound benefits from euro’s troubles despite mixed UK data.<...
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4:32
Dollar battles to maintain recent gains
Trump uses tariffs as leverage to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Risk-on sentiment remains intact as earnings season picks up speed. US CPI report in focus, could cement a July Fed rate pause. Heavy profit-taking in cryptos; oil slides after ...
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4:28
Trump announces tariffs on Mexico and EU
Dollar gains as Trump continues his tariff-related threats. Traders could pay extra attention to tomorrow’s CPI data. Wall Street indices slide, gold rises amid risk-off mood. Bitcoin hits a fresh record high as ‘Crypto Week’ begins....
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4:02
Trade tensions heat up, dollar firms, but stocks and cryptos stay bullish
Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canada in another shock move, EU could be next. Remaining countries face tariffs of 15% or 20% in a major escalation. But only oil, loonie and yen slump, while stocks extend weekly gains. Gold gains some traction ...
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5:45
Week Ahead: A storm of CPI data and China's GDP in focus amid trade uncertainty
Dollar attracts safe haven flows amid trade anxiety. US inflation data could shake July Fed cut probability. UK, Canadian and Japanese CPI numbers also on tap. Weak Chinese growth may increase calls for more stimulus.Risk Warn...
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