Global markets await key economic data and central bank actions, with inflation, rate cuts, and trade in focus.
Moody’s downgrades US credit rating, citing fiscal deficits, rising debt, and weak long-term budget planning.
WTI crude rebounds, holding above $60; Iran deal, OPEC+ output, and macro data drive market direction.
US consumer sentiment dipped, housing starts missed estimates, while markets responded to inflation and trade developments.
Gold falls over 1.5% as US-China tariff pause boosts risk appetite; inflation expectations remain high.
U.S. markets rose steadily this week, driven by easing US-China tariffs, with broad gains across indices.
USD/JPY rises as Japan’s GDP contracts and US inflation expectations climb, impacting monetary policy outlooks.
US, EU begin complex trade talks on tariffs, digital trade; Japan withdraws, Paris meeting proposed.
US Dollar Index holds steady near 101 amid mixed US data, inflation concerns, and rate cut speculation.
Canada’s markets close for Victoria Day; key inflation data and BoC rate decision loom amid economic shifts.
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