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Episodes
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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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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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6:40
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Brazil but stocks shrug it off, dollar steady
Trump announces fresh round of tariffs on Brazil and smaller nations. Butonly mild risk aversion as Nvidia drives equities higher, hits $4 trillion cap.Fed minutes erase July cut bets as doves in the minority, dollar supported.Bitco...
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5:30
Dollar fights an uphill battle amidst mounting tariff pressure
More Trump letters to be sent, with copper, chips and pharmas next on the tariff list. Dollar struggles to hold recent gains, except versus the yen. US equities on the back foot, underperforming their European counterparts. RBNZ stands pat; Ant...
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4:53
US tariff letters boost dollar, dent risk appetite
Trump letters and August 1 deadline in focus. Dollar strengthens as both China and the EU avoid tariff letters. Equities are wobbly, while gold confirms lingering demand. Aussie gains as RBA surprises by keeping rates unchanged.<...
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4:54
Markets await trade deals as Trump makes new tariff threats
Dollar edges higher, gold slips despite confusion and renewed trade tensions. Trump delays tariff deadline to August 1, says trade deals are close. Wall Street hits record after Congress passes Big Beautiful Bill. Oil recovers from lows after O...
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5:22
Week Ahead: RBA, RBNZ decisions and Fed minutes eyed as trade deals awaited
July 9 tariff deadline looms as trade deals remain elusive. Fed minutes to be watched after positive jobs report. RBA expected to cut but RBNZ to likely stay on hold. OPEC+ to probably raise output again. UK GDP and Canadian employment also on ...
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10:24
Risk-on sentiment fades as tariffs return to the spotlight
Dollar surrenders gains posted after robust labour market report. Trump celebrates US budget bill approval; scheduled to sign it today. Most Fed members feel more comfortable as July rate cut is priced out. Oil steadies near $66, gold rally ret...
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4:46
Nonfarm payrolls take center stage
Slide in US private payrolls raise concerns about NFP miss. US strikes trade deal with Vietnam ahead of July 9 deadline. Pound feels the heat of fiscal shenanigans. S&P 500 hits fresh record high ahead of jobs report.Risk Warning: Ou...
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4:40
Powell keeps the door to a July cut open
Dollar slides as Powell sounds more dovish than expected. Trump’s bill passes through Senate, pending final vote in House. JOLTs and ISM mfg. PMI reveal some improvement. Wall Street pauses uptrend, gold rebounds.Risk Warning:...
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4:04
Dollar steadies as risk appetite eases on data and key deadlines
Dollar tumbles 14% against the euro in the first half of the year; Spotlight stays on US budget bill and trade talks; US data deluge today, an appetizer for Thursday’s jobs report; Oil hovers around $66, gold rally gains momentum.Risk Wa...
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5:11
Trade optimism boosts Fed rate cut bets
Dollar slides as the US gets closer to trade deals. Trump’s obsession withlower interest rates also weighs. S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new recordhighs. Gold in corrective mode due to safe-haven outflows.Risk Warning: Our serv...
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4:16
Risk appetite improves further ahead of PCE inflation data
Dollar stuck at 3-year low despite trade optimism; Fed rate cut bets weigh. Nasdaq 100 lifts global stocks to all-time highs, gold skids. Will the US PCE inflation report support or spoil the positive mood?Risk Warning: Our se...
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5:29
Week Ahead: Markets eye nonfarm payrolls as Trump’s pressure on Fed mounts
Middle East ceasefire and Fed shenanigans weigh on the dollar. ISM PMIs and Nonfarm payrolls to impact Fed rate cut bets. Eurozone inflation and ECB forum to be closely monitored by euro traders.Risk Warning: Our services involve a signi...
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