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Dollar bounces from six-week low, BoC decides on rates
Dollar rebounds on hopes of Trump-Xi call. Data points to labor market weakness ahead of Friday’s NFP. Eurozone CPI slows ahead of ECB, BoC set to stand pat. Stocks gain, gold retreats, oil advances on geopolitical tensions.Risk Warning:...
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Risk appetite takes a hit as Trump’s tariffs return to the spotlight
Dollar under pressure as Trump hardens trade stance. US administrationdemands trade offers from key partners. Weak start to data releases; focustoday on Fedspeak. Both gold and oil surrender a small part of Monday’sgains.Risk...
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Dollar slides amid simmering trade frictions
Trump accuses China of violating deal. Threatens to increase tariff on steel and aluminum. Dollar slides, stock futures point to a lower Wall Street open. Gold attracts safe-haven flows, oil gains on OPEC’s decision.Risk Warning: Our ser...
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Uncertainty remains high at end of rollercoaster week for the dollar
US appeals court reinstates Trump’s tariffs, adding to the market confusion. Dollar whipsaws, while Nvidia comes to Wall Street’s rescue. PCE inflation awaited as soft US data boost Fed rate cut bets. Gold can’t catch a bid amid some trade opti...
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Week Ahead: NFPs, ECB and BoC to steal the show
ISM PMIs and NFP data to shape Fed interest rate bets. ECB set to cut rates, focus to fall on forward guidance. BoC to stand pat amid inflation concerns.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of ...
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Dollar benefits from court’s tariff decision but outlook remains clouded
A US federal court blocks Trump’s tariff decisions. Dollar and US stocks jump on court decision, but rally already fading. Risk of Trump dropping his recent congenial stance. Gold attempts to climb higher; oil trades above $63 again.Risk...
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Fed minutes awaited as risk rally eases, dollar extends recovery
US dollar extends rebound, yen edges up too as bond yields creep up again. But stocks mixed amid persisting worries about US economy and debt. Kiwi up after RBNZ signals end of rate cuts, oil eyes OPEC decision. Can Fed minutes and Nvidia earni...
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Dollar benefits amidst a muted risk-on reaction
Dollar and stocks gain as risk-on sentiment takes hold. Trade deals in focus; a US-India deal is apparently ready. Treasury yields ease, but central banks face tighter financial conditions. Gold eases despite another failed attempt for a Gaza c...
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Trump backs down on EU tariffs but dollar at one-month low
Trump postpones 50% tariffs on EU after talks with von der Leyen. Euro tests $1.14 but dollar on the backfoot amid ongoing trade uncertainty. Global equities mixed as US, UK markets closed for holiday. Gold dips as US-Iran talks make progress, ...
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Dollar’s recovery proves short lived as fiscal worries prevail
Dollar rebounds on ‘buy the fact’ after House approves Trump’s bill. Improving PMIs and jobless claims add extra support. But recovery stays short lived as fiscal worries remain elevated. Gold rebounds, bitcoin hits new record high, oil extends...
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Week Ahead: Fed minutes, PCE inflation and RBNZ eyed as trade war cools off
Attention turns to Fed minutes and PCE inflation; can they lift the dollar? US yields and Treasury auctions also in focus as budget bill passes House. RBNZ to likely cut again despite inflation pickup. Canadian GDP and Tokyo CPI on the agenda t...
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Dollar, Treasuries and Stocks extend slide on fiscal concerns
Dollar extends slide as Trump’s bill seen ballooning US debt. Treasuries fall as well, 30-year yield climbs to highest since Nov. 2023. Wall Steet closes lower, gold and other safe havens gain. Oil pulls back as US and Iran prepare for new roun...
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Dollar weakness accelerates as risk appetite fades
Both the dollar and US stocks lose ground. Trump’s tax cut bill in the spotlight. Pound fails to react to stronger CPI report. Gold, oil and bitcoin rally on Israel-Iran headlines.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and...
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Dollar continues to struggle
Dollar loses ground as risk-on momentum slightly fades. Focus today on Fedspeak and likely trade developments. RBA cuts rates again, aussie suffers. Gold range trades despite constructive Trump-Putin call.Risk Warning: Our serv...
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Dollar pulls back on new tariff threats; RBA decides on rates
Dollar retreats on Moody’s downgrade, Bessent’s tariff comments. US stock futures point to a lower open, gold rebounds. BoJ’s Uchida supports more rate hikes should the economy rebound. RBA to cut by 25bps, focus to fall on forward guidance.
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Dollar extends pullback, stocks mixed as markets lack direction
Dollar close to reversing weekly gains as trade euphoria fizzles out. But stocks maintain some momentum as Fed rate cut bets get small boost. Gold headed for weekly losses as it struggles to bounce back.Risk Warning: Our services involve...
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Week Ahead: Fed speakers, RBA decision, UK CPI and preliminary PMIs in focus
Strong dollar awaits Fed speakers and PMIs. RBA to cut by 25bps, focus to fall on forward guidance. Sticky UK inflation could mean only one more BoE rate cut. Eurozone PMIs, Canada’s and Japan’s CPI numbers also on tap.Risk Warning: ...
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Equity rally loses steam, dollar slips too; Powell eyed for fresh cues
US futures slip despite boost to AI stocks from Trump deals. Dollar retreats amid speculation that Trump supports weaker currency. Gold and oil head lower too. US data and Fed’s Powell awaited for direction.Risk Warning: Our services inv...
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Dollar struggles to maintain its recent gains
Both the dollar and US stocks seek direction as euphoria fades. Implied volatilities ease across the board. Trump calls for a Fed rate cut but bond markets disagree. Gold range trades, as oil stumbles at $64.Risk Warning: Our services in...
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Dollar’s resilience could be tested after Monday’s surge
Risk appetite is slightly receding today after Monday’s boost. US stocks and the dollar experienced considerable moves on Monday. US CPI in focus today, but investors are craving Fed commentary. Gold is climbing today, as oil maintains most of ...
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4:50
US and China agree to slash tariffs, dollar and stocks surge
US and China make progress in trade talks, agree to 90-day reprieve. Dollar, stocks and oil jump as both sides to temporarily lower tariffs by 115%. But trade deal hopes pummel gold, easing geopolitical tensions weigh too.Risk Warning: O...
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Week Ahead: All eyes on US CPI and trade talks amid no end to tariff uncertainty
US CPI report takes centre stage to gauge tariff impact. Progress in trade negotiations will also be watched, especially with China. US retail sales, UK and Japanese GDP on the agenda too.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant ...
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Risk appetite improves on first trade deal, US-Sino talks in focus
US and UK agree on trade, US-China talks loom. Dollar gains on easing anxiety and recession fears. Wall Street extends gains, gold slides as risk appetite improves. BoE cuts rates by 25bps, three-way split helps the pound.Risk Warnin...
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Dollar gains after Fed decision; BoE looms
Dollar strengthens after Fed sounds less dovish than expected. Stocks inthe green as Powell says economy is solid. Trump expected to announcetrade deal with Britain. BoE set to cut rates, focus to fall on guidance andprojections.
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US and China agree to hold talks, Fed decision on tap
Dollar rebounds as US and China agree to hold trade talks. Fed enters the spotlight; focus to fall on tariff commentary. Euro gains after Merz elected as German Chancellor. Wall Street rebounds, gold pulls back on improving risk sentiment.<...
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