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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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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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6:37
Trump attacks Powell again; dollar hits new low, techs rally
Rate cut bets increase after Trump raises prospect of ‘shadow’ Fed chair. Dollar hits new 3-year low, but Wall Street flirts with record highs. Bitcoin extends gains amid geopolitical de-escalation, gold rebounds.Risk Warning:...
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5:01
Dollar stabilizes amidst mixed risk sentiment
Israel-Iran truce holds; investors focus on the US economy. Powell shuts down July rate cut expectations. US equity rally pauses as dollar tries to recover. Oil hovers around $65, gold bounces higher.Risk Warning: Our services...
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4:29
Dollar suffers as risk appetite takes hold
An Israel-Iran ceasefire has been agreed after 12 days of hostilities. Risk appetite gets a boost, but dollar weakness resumes. Oil surrenders its recent gains; gold slips as well. Focus today on Powell’s testimony as Fed doves push for a rate ...
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4:45
Mideast conflict escalates as US strikes Iran but oil pares gains
US joins Israel-Iran conflict, strikes three nuclear sites. Oil jumps before pulling back as world awaits Iran response. Dollar edges higher but gold again fails to catch a bid. Euro dips but rebounds on mildly upbeat June PMIs.Risk ...
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4:26
Dollar set for weekly gains amid Israel-Iran war
Dollar ready to lock weekly gains on Middle East unrest. Oil rebounds as supply concerns remain elevated. SNB cuts by 25bps, BoE delivers dovish hold. Wall Street resumes trading after Juneteenth.Risk Warning: Our services inv...
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3:46
Week Ahead: PCE inflation and flash PMIs on tap amid Mideast jitters
Ongoing Israel-Iran tensions to keep risk sentiment in check. US core PCE and consumption data to offer much-needed distraction. CPI readings also due in Canada. Flash PMIs for June in the spotlight too amid tariff chaos.Risk Warning: Ou...
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8:49
Fed’s hawkish hold and Middle East flare up boost the dollar
Fed holds rates steady, revises inflation projections up. Dollar gains, also aided by escalating Isreal-Iran tensions. Oil rebounds on increasing worries about supply disruption. SNB cuts rates by 25bps, BoE expected to stand pat.Ris...
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4:11
Dollar off-highs despite rising Middle East geopolitical tensions
Israel-Iran conflict continues; US considers joining in. Dollar slips as risk appetite slightly improves. Oil maintains its recent gains, but gold fails to benefit. Pound pressure lingers as BoE meets on Thursday.Risk Warning: Our servic...
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