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Week ahead: Market reacts to policy moves and geopolitical tensions
Global economic dynamics are shifting as the UK and Japan increase their holdings of US Treasury bonds while China continues to reduce its exposure, reflecting diverging financial strategies amid global uncertainty. The Bank of England held interest rates steady at 4% and scaled back its quantitative tightening program, signaling a more cautious stance in the Continue Reading
Gold Eases as Fed’s Tone Tempers Rate-Cut Hopes
Gold edged lower on Thursday, extending its retreat from the previous session’s record high after the US Federal Reserve opted for a modest 25 basis-point rate cut and signalled a slow, steady approach to further easing. The retreat followed a dramatic rally that pushed prices to an all-time high of $3,707.40 on Wednesday, before reversing Continue Reading
Fed being watched closely, rate cuts expected
Today is a pivotal day as the markets brace for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest meeting and rate‑decision. Speculation is high over whether the Fed will cut rates (likely by 25 basis points) and how dovish its messaging has been. Ripple effect is expected across the board, including but not limited to currencies, equities and Continue Reading
Week ahead: Stocks climb as Fed cut odds rise
US inflation and jobs data lifted expectations of Fed rate cuts, driving US stocks to record highs. In Europe, the ECB held rates steady, with its upbeat outlook on growth and inflation tempering bets on further cuts. Meanwhile, Trump dropped his nomination of a hawkish China policy adviser, fuelling speculation he may adopt a more Continue Reading
Oil drops as focus returns to demand concerns
Oil markets face pressure as rising supply and weakening demand outweigh short-term geopolitical headlines, keeping traders focused on fundamentals like inventories and production trends. Market shifts focus to oversupply risks Oil futures fell further in early Friday trading, extending the previous session’s decline as market focus shifted back to core supply and demand fundamentals. Brent Continue Reading
