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Week ahead: Fed policy shifts & geopolitics move the markets
Big moves are in play this week. With the Fed is shaking up its policy framework, and zero interest rates no longer being the default, markets are bracing for the potential ripple effects on markets, borrowing costs, and economic growth. Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine peace talks have been pushed to May 16, but the bigger questionContinue Reading
Forex market analysis: 16 May 2025
Gold prices edged lower to $3,216 per ounce on Friday, with the primary drag came from the temporary easing in U.S.-China trade tensions, where both sides agreed to a 90-day rollback of tariffs. The move reassured markets that the broader economic fallout from prolonged protectionist measures may be avoidable, at least in the short term. FurtherContinue Reading
Forex market analysis: 12 May 2025
The Australian dollar, being commodity-linked by nature, received some strength with the Chinese exports rose 8.1% in April year-on-year, climbing to 0.6407 on Friday. Still, the AUDUSD pair remains poised for a 0.7% weekly decline, snapping a four-week winning streak amid shifting interest rate expectations and renewed U.S. dollar strength. On the other hand, the NewContinue Reading
Week ahead: Global economic turbulence as Trump sets the tone
As the financial markets brace for another week of uncertainty, President Donald Trump has once again stirred debate with a series of bold moves. His renewed criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell – calling him “Mr. Too Late” and a “fool” – has put monetary policy back in the spotlight, while his direct callContinue Reading
Forex market analysis: 9 May 2025
The Japanese stock market index, Nikkei 225, closed at its highest level since 27 March 2025, gaining 1.56% on Friday to end the session at 37,503.33. The move capped a strong week, with the index climbing 1.83% over the shortened holiday stretch and marking four straight weeks of advances. The broader Topix index surged 1.29%Continue Reading
