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Monthly Archives: May 2025
Caution is key for the ECB, as hawks prefer data before making any rate adjustments
Written on May 13, 2025 at 5:15 pm, by anakin
Joachim Nagel urges caution, emphasizing data-driven decisions amid concerns over the pace of ECB rate cuts.
Despite soft trading against G10 currencies, the US Dollar retains recent gains before inflation data
Written on May 13, 2025 at 5:10 pm, by anakin
US Dollar holds gains; SEK, AUD, NZD outperform; markets steady ahead of US CPI data release.
The small business optimism index for April was 95.8, surpassing the anticipated 94.5, indicating cautious sentiment
Written on May 13, 2025 at 4:45 pm, by anakin
Small business optimism dipped in April as hiring difficulty lessened and uncertainty remained above historical averages.
After UK labour market data release, the Pound Sterling trades cautiously against its peers
Written on May 13, 2025 at 4:40 pm, by anakin
Pound Sterling softens as UK unemployment rises, suggesting potential Bank of England rate cuts amid global shifts.
The ZEW survey indicates worsening current conditions in Germany, yet economic sentiment shows improvement
Written on May 13, 2025 at 4:15 pm, by anakin
Germany’s sentiment index improves sharply despite worsening current conditions, reflecting rising optimism amid economic and political shifts.
Amid a US-China tariff agreement, the AUD/USD pair rises above 0.6400 during trading hours
Written on May 13, 2025 at 4:10 pm, by anakin
AUD/USD surged past 0.6400 as US-China tariffs eased; markets await key US, Australian data.
Makhlouf highlighted that investment is hindered by uncertainty, urging careful interest rate adjustments amid challenges
Written on May 13, 2025 at 3:46 pm, by anakin
Uncertainty dampens investment; ECB considers cautious monetary response amid fragmentation, inflation risks, and trade tensions.
Commerzbank reported that China’s copper ore and concentrate imports peaked at 2.92 million tons
Written on May 13, 2025 at 3:40 pm, by anakin
China’s copper ore imports hit 2.92 million tons in April, showing strong demand amid supply constraints.
The dollar experiences a slight decline while markets assess the US-China trade situation and await data
Written on May 13, 2025 at 3:15 pm, by anakin
Dollar dips slightly; US futures edge down as markets await impact of US-China trade truce.
WTI futures rose for a fourth consecutive session, approaching $62.00 due to improved demand expectations
Written on May 13, 2025 at 3:10 pm, by anakin
WTI oil prices rise amid improved US-China trade ties, reduced Fed rate cut expectations, and global tensions.
