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Asia mid-session: Nikkei 225 rebounds from support despite Trump’s tariff threats

Rotation out of mega-cap tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq 100 lower by -0.9%, while the Dow Jones climbed 0.9% to close just 1% shy of its record high. The shift was sparked by the Senate’s passage of Trump’s US$3.3 trillion tax and spending cut bill. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell on renewed tariff threats, while Singapore’s STI hit a new all-time high. Gold held firm above support ahead of key US jobs data.

02-07-2025 06:11 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Market Wrap for the North American Session - July 1

July 1 NA Session Recap: Markets saw low volumes for a second day as Canada celebrated Canada Day, but sentiment picked up on a surprise U.S. data beat. Dow closed up 1.06%, Nasdaq down 0.83%, and Gold rallied over 1% again. Volatility expected to return Thursday with the NFP report.

01-07-2025 20:46 GMT by Elior Manier

Eurozone CPI rises slightly to 2.0%, ECB says it will remain vigilant

The euro has rallied for a ninth straight day and has pushed above 1.18. Eurozone headline CPI ticked up to 2.0% from 1.9%, while core CPI was steady at 2.3%. US ISM Manufacturing PMI is expected to contract in June for a fourth straight month.

01-07-2025 10:48 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Asia mid-session: Singapore’s STI hit a fresh all-time high, USD/JPY extends losses below key range support, Gold advances

US equities ended Q2 2025 on a strong note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hitting fresh record highs. The S&P 500 gained 5% in June and 11% for the quarter—its best since Q4 2023. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped after Trump threatened new tariffs, while the Straits Times Index hit an all-time high. The US dollar weakened further, led by yen strength on upbeat Tankan data. Gold rose for a second session, buoyed by dollar softness and technical support.

01-07-2025 07:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Market Wrap for the North American Session - June 30

June 30 NA Session Recap – Calm session with broad USD Weakness again, Gold and Indices performing well, Canadians will be off tomorrow for Victoria Day.

30-06-2025 21:02 GMT by Elior Manier

USDCAD slips after rally as renewed US-Canada talks resume

Trump's abrupt halt to US-Canada trade talks sparked a 900-pip USDCAD spike, but markets quickly reversed as Canada dropped its Digital Services Tax, signaling a likely negotiation tactic rather than a true breakdown in talks – Explore the USDCAD Technical Analysis to view how the moves influence dynamics in the trading pair.

30-06-2025 18:40 GMT by Elior Manier

USD/CHF Outlook: Swiss franc rallies to fresh 14-year highs versus dollar

USD/CHF is down ~0.63% in today’s session, currently trading around the ~0.79378 level.

30-06-2025 17:33 GMT by Christian Norman

Seasonal flows for the month of July

Explore the July Seasonal trends – Seasonals look at the average monthly performance for different trading assets depending on which time of the year they do best or worse.

30-06-2025 16:36 GMT by Elior Manier

German CPI flatlines, eurozone CPI next

Monthly, German CPI flatlined in June. Annualized, German CPI eaased to 2%, the ECB's inflation target. In the US, consumer spending (PCE) declined, another sign that the US economy is showing cracks.

30-06-2025 15:53 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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What levels to watch for the US dollar as markets head into July

Dollar Index technical analysis – The first half of 2025 ends with heavy USD selling as global flows unwind from the US. With deficits ballooning and tariff risks rising, markets eye the June NFP release and July 9 deadline for clarity. Will tariffs bite, or is the Dollar due a rebound?

30-06-2025 14:47 GMT by Elior Manier

UK GDP impresses with 0.7% gain in Q1

UK GDP surprised on the upside with a strong gain of 0.7% in the first quarter. This will be welcome news for the UK government and the BoE but concerns remain that growth will weaken in the second half of the year. In the US, consumer spending contracted for the first time since January.

30-06-2025 12:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Asia mid-session: Equities rally despite stagflation fears as Canada reopens trade talks; US dollar weakness further

US stocks extended gains despite rising stagflation risks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hitting new all-time highs. Markets shrugged off trade tensions after Canada scrapped its digital tax and resumed US trade talks, fueling risk-on sentiment. In Asia, equities rallied, led by Japan's Nikkei 225. The US dollar weakened further, while the yen outperformed. Gold rebounded slightly from key support after a two-week selloff.

30-06-2025 06:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump cancels trade talks with Canada, USDCAD shoots up

Trump rattled markets after announcing sanctions on Iran and abruptly canceling trade talks with Canada. USDCAD spiked nearly 900 pips, breaching 1.37 as trade tensions reignite.

27-06-2025 19:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Tokyo Core CPI drops to 3.1%, US Core PCE higher than expected, Yen steady

Tokyo Core CPI dropped sharply to 3.1% from 3.6%, below expectations. In the US, the core PCE Price Index rose to 2.7% from 2.6%.

27-06-2025 13:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canada's GDP expected to gain 0.1% May

Canada releases GDP for May later today, with a weak 0.1% gain expected. The US releases the Core PCE Price Index, which is projected to tick up to 2.6% from 2.5%.

27-06-2025 11:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Asia mid-session: Risk-on persists, JPY held firm, Gold extends losses to 4-week low

US stocks rallied on 26 June, led by the Nasdaq 100 hitting a fresh record high, as dovish Fed expectations fueled risk-on sentiment. Despite soft US data and looming tariff risks, markets focused on potential rate cuts, boosting global equities. The US dollar weakened further, breaking key support, while gold fell to a 4-week low.

27-06-2025 06:57 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Market Wrap for the North American Session - June 26

June 26 NA Session Recap – Broad USD weakness drove gains across major currencies and indices. Gold held firm above $3,300, while Oil rebounded modestly. Alternative metals surged, with Platinum and Palladium up over 6%. Cryptos remain flat, with Bitcoin steady above $100K.

26-06-2025 20:51 GMT by Elior Manier

Yen rises sharply, Tokyo Core CPI next

Japan releases Tokyo Core CPI on Friday, with the key inflation gauge expected to ease to 3.3% in June from 3.6%. The BoJ will be keeping a close look at the release, with speculation that the central bank could raise rates as early as July.

26-06-2025 14:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound Surges to 3-year highs amid broad Dollar weakness

GBP/USD is gaining momentum as UK economic sentiment stabilizes and markets look at newfound USD Weakness. Historic trade deals support the Pound, while USD softens amid post-conflict calm and policy drift. Let’s break down the latest rally and key levels to watch in the Cable.

26-06-2025 14:05 GMT by Elior Manier

EUR/USD extends gains to 45-month highs, market eyes US labour data

EUR/USD is rallying today early in the London session and trades around the ~1.17173 level, up ~0.47%. As a new wave of dollar weakness sweeps the markets, EUR/USD hopes to continue a 5-day winning streak in today’s session.

26-06-2025 09:34 GMT by Christian Norman

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