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Sterling under strain as bond markets hit historic levels
Sterling faces renewed pressure as bond market swings, fiscal uncertainty, and political shifts test investor confidence. Traders are watching to see whether the pound can steady or slide further. Pound hit by debt concerns The British pound dropped more than 1% on Tuesday, sliding to $1.3422, as a sharp selloff in UK government bonds pushedContinue Reading
Fed cut talk keeps markets on a tightrope
Markets are weighing rising risks as a US court challenges Trump’s tariffs and the Fed signals a potential rate cut in September, while the ECB emphasises flexibility. Geopolitical tensions intensify with the Russia-Ukraine war, escalating Middle East conflicts, and Turkey cutting ties with Israel. Political shifts in Thailand and reaffirmed mandates in France add toContinue Reading
Week ahead: Fed signals September easing
This week, markets focused on the Federal Reserve’s dovish signals and rising geopolitical tensions. Fed Governor Waller backed a 25 bps rate cut in September, with further easing likely over the next three to six months. However, political risks grew as Tim Cook sued Trump and named Powell as a defendant, raising questions about FedContinue Reading
Nikkei dips as stronger yen pressures market
Japan’s stock market has enjoyed a strong rally, but momentum is cooling as investors pause to take stock. A stronger yen and softer domestic data are tempering sentiment, yet the overall trend remains positive, with September likely to bring a mix of caution and opportunity. Japanese equities pause after record-setting rally The Nikkei 225 endedContinue Reading
Euro steadies amid French political uncertainty
The euro faces a delicate balance as French political uncertainty meets broad dollar strength. Investors are cautious, watching confidence votes and policy developments alongside key US economic data. Market direction for EUR/USD will depend on how these risks and signals unfold. Dollar strength keeps euro under pressure The euro remained under selling pressure on ThursdayContinue Reading
