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Japanese yen rebounds after corporate service inflation beats estimate

The yen has recovered on Thursday after sharp losses a day earlier. Japan will release Tokyo Core CPI on Friday, which is expected to jump to 3.2% from 2.4%. The US dollar posted sharp gains on Wednesday after President Trump said US tarriffs would be reduced against China.

24-04-2025 10:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Europe's Opening Bell: Relief rally loses steam as Trump administrations u-turns raise concerns

Europe's markets waver as US-China trade uncertainty persists. Mixed signals from the Trump administration create market volatility. Gold rallies on safe-haven demand amid fluctuating sentiment. Investors await German Ifo data and US earnings reports. Gold's technical chart shows potential for further gains but remains sensitive to trade talk news.

24-04-2025 07:56 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: “US-China de-escalation optimism” fades with bearish technical elements in US stock indices

The US White House's inconsistent messaging on trade tariffs led to an intraday sell-off in US stock indices, and the US dollar pared back some of it gains

24-04-2025 04:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong

British PMIs slip, Trump says won't fire Powell

UK services and manufacuturing PMIs fell into contraction territory, underscoring the weak UK economy. Equity markets have climbed after President Trump said he did not intend to fire Fed Reserve Chair Powell and said that tariffs on China would be lowered.

23-04-2025 14:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

US Opening Bell: US stocks react to Trump's comments and earnings, PMI ahead

US stocks surge following Trump's remarks and positive earnings. Tesla sees a 7% rise despite missing forecasts. Nasdaq 100 eyes a new high, while Bitcoin climbs past $90,000. Market sentiment shifts amid economic data and trade tension concerns. Get the latest updates on Boeing, AT&T, and upcoming IBM earnings.

23-04-2025 12:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

Euro under pressure as Services PMIs slip

The euro is showing limited movement on Wednesday. Euro and German Services PMIs missed expectations and fell into contraction territory. Business acitivity has been hampered by US tariffs which have chilled the global economy landscape.

23-04-2025 10:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Europe's Opening Bell: President Trump, Bessent temper rhetoric which fuels optimism, risk assets rise

Risk assets rise with improved market sentiment. Trump's comments boost confidence, trade talks show progress. DAX breaks key resistance, and US futures gain. Key economic data releases expected.

23-04-2025 07:54 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: “US-China de-escalation” optimism sparked a relief risk appetite revival

Relief rebound seen in global stocks, safe haven Japanese yen, Swiss franc, and Gold took downside hits due to profit-taking activities.

23-04-2025 05:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Euro hits 3.5 year high, ECB closing in on inflation target

ECB member Peter Kazimir said on Tuesday that he expected the ECB to achieve its 2% inflation target in the next few months. Kazimir cautioned against projecting where monetary policy was headed because of volatile conditions in the market. US President Trump has continued to attack Fed Chair Powell, which has weighed on the equity markets.

22-04-2025 14:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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US Opening Bell: US Indices on the front foot as earnings come into focus

US indices rise ahead of the open. Political risk and earnings reports are key focuses. Gold prices hover around $3445/oz. The US Dollar Index shows signs of a potential recovery.

22-04-2025 13:11 GMT by Zain Vawda

Yen extends gains, BOJ Core CPI lower than expected

The Japanese yen continues to make inroads against the US dollar. Japanse inflation remains high and BoJ is expected to raise rates, although US tariffs have complicated matters and the timing of the next rate hike is unclear.

22-04-2025 10:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Europe's Opening Bell: Questions around Fed independence and tariffs weigh on sentiment, Eurozone consumer confidence ahead

Concerns about Fed independence and tariffs impact market sentiment. Eurozone consumer confidence data is due. Asian stocks dip, and the dollar weakens. Gold hits highs amid uncertainty. DAX tests 200-day MA, and trade tensions linger between the US and China. Japanese companies feel the effects of tariffs.

22-04-2025 06:58 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Opening Bell: Sell-off in US stocks hit short-term oversold conditions, relief corrective bounce seen in US indices futures, while Gold extended gains

The sell-off in US stock indices led to short-term oversold conditions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures staged a relief corrective rebound of 0.7% each in today’s Asian opening session, while Gold (XAU/USD) extended its gains to fresh all-time highs.

22-04-2025 02:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Yen surges to five-month high as US dollar under pressure

The Japanese yen is sharply higher on Monday, as the US dollar has retreated against the major currencies. The dollar's decline follows renewed attacks by President Trump on Fed Chair Powell for not lowering interest rates. Last week, Powell said US tariffs would raise inflation. This will make it more difficult for the Fed to lower interest rates.

21-04-2025 10:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Risk-off coupled with renewed US dollar weakness as Trump reasserts threat to remove Fed Chair Powell

Trump renewed his threat on the Fed's independence, casting doubts on the attractiveness and confidence of holding US assets, triggering another round of weakness in the US dollar, and US stock indices futures

21-04-2025 06:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong

New Zealand inflation higher than expected, New Zealand dollar hits five-month high but reverses

New Zealand's CP rose to 2.2% y/y in Q1 of 2025, up from 2.3% and higher than expected. Despite the increase, the Reserve Bank is expected to lower rates at the May meeting, as concerns remain over US tariff policy which could dampen New Zealand's economy.

18-04-2025 12:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

ECB lowers rates, Euro edges higher

The ECB lowered interest rates by a quarter-point, a move that was expected by the markets. The ECB expressed concern that US tariff policy could dampen eurozone growth. US President Turmp has threatened further tariffs on Europe, which would further escalate trade tensions.

18-04-2025 10:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

US Opening Bell: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 recover as President Trump promises trade deal, earnings and US data ahead

US stocks recover on trade deal hopes and upcoming data. Trump cites "big progress" with Japan talks, boosting market sentiment. Yen drops, gold fluctuates. ECB cuts rates. Key US data & Netflix earnings ahead.

17-04-2025 12:49 GMT by Zain Vawda

ECB April meeting preview: expected rate cuts and market impact

The ECB is expected to cut rates by 25bps at its April meeting amid economic challenges. This move, the sixth consecutive cut, comes as the Eurozone faces trade-induced uncertainty, slowing inflation, and a strong Euro. Analysts are watching for clues on future rate cuts and quantitative tightening plans. Key issues include US tariffs, falling inflation, and the Euro's strength. Markets are cautious, with uncertainty about the pace of rate reductions.

17-04-2025 10:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/JPY Outlook: Relief bounce in US dollar before yen strength resumes

Despite US President Trump's remark of "big progress" in the first round of US-Japan trade talks, the medium-term downtrend of USD/JPY remains intact.

17-04-2025 10:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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