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Canadian dollar shrugs after mixed employment numbers

Canada's employment report was a mix. The economy added 7.4 thousand jobs but the unemployment rate jumped to 6.9% from 6.7% and was higher than expected. There are a host of Fed members speaking on Friday and Saturday and the markets willl be looking for some insights as far as future rate policy.

09-05-2025 14:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

US UK trade deal agreed, Bank of England cuts rates

The US and UK announced a trade deal which will reduce some tariffs. The Bank of England lowered interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%.

09-05-2025 08:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Sentiment improves as markets brace for US-China trade talks, DAX eyes fresh highs

European markets rise on hopes for US-China trade talks. DAX eyes new highs. Dollar gains, oil prices increase, and gold sees volatile swings. Economic data shows strong Chinese exports. Investors await BoE Governor Bailey speech and Fed updates. DAX technical analysis suggests potential downside risk if trade talks falter, with key support and resistance levels outlined. Market sentiment improves ahead of weekend negotiations in Switzerland.

09-05-2025 07:41 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Trump sparks risk-on sentiment amid US-China trade talks hints

US President Trump's bullish remarks on stocks triggered another bout of risk-on sentiment ahead of US-China trade talks, the US dollar strengthened across the board, and Gold slipped

09-05-2025 06:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Bank of England lowers rates, UK-US Trade Deal, Pound Rises

The BoE lowered rates by a quarter-point to 4.25%, the second rate cut in 2025. The UK and US announced a trade deal XX. In the US, the Federal Reserve held rates and Fed Chair Powell warned that tariffs could lead to stagflation.

08-05-2025 14:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Risk-On sentiment prevails as BoE decision comes into focus

European market update: Stocks rise on trade deal hopes. Pound gains despite expected BoE rate cut. Oil stable, gold dips. Fed views inflation/unemployment risk. DAX technical analysis points to potential downside with support & resistance levels noted. Economic calendar quiet until BoE decision.

08-05-2025 09:13 GMT by Zain Vawda

Japanese yen extends losses, wage growth expected to fall

The yen continues to lose ground against the US dollar. The Federal Reserve held rates on Wednesday and Fed Chair Powell pushed back against Donald Trump's calls for lowering rates. Powell said the tariffs could lead to stagflation and the Fed would remain cautious before making any cuts. Japan released the minutes of the BoJ March meeting, with members concerned about the impact of US tariffs on Japan's economy.

08-05-2025 08:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Risk-on in stock indices as Trump teases upcoming major trade announcement, pound rallied ahead of BoE meeting

US President Trump teased a major trade deal announcement, sparking risk-on rallies in stock indices. The GBP rallied as the UK may be a partner in the trade deal, but Gold (XAU/USD) ignored the trade deal optimism and recorded an intraday gain of 1.2%

08-05-2025 05:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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US Mid-Session Bell: S&P 500 analysis, Fed meeting & economic outlook

Fed meeting insights, and economic outlook for May 7, 2025. Explore market trends, earnings updates from AMD and Disney, and FX market movements including DXY struggles. Get key levels and analysis for the FOMC meeting. Plus, find technical analysis on the S&P 500

07-05-2025 13:29 GMT by Zain Vawda

Yen rally ends, markets eye Fed rate decision and BoJ minutes

The Bank of Japan releases the minutes of its March meeting on Thursday. Later today, the Fed makes its rate announcement, which is likely to be a hold on rates.

07-05-2025 10:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand unemployment rate lower than expected, Kiwi declines

New Zealand's unemployment rate remained at 5.1% in Q1, lower than the forecast of 5.3%. Wage growth eased to 0.4% from 0.6% and employment change rose 0.1%. The data supports further rate cuts from the RBNZ. In the US, the Fed is virtually certain to holds rates at today's FOMC meeting.

07-05-2025 09:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Sentiment shifts keep markets on edge, DAX at key level

European markets react to earnings & US-China trade talks before the FOMC decision. DAX at a key level, gold slips, and USD strengthens. German factory orders beat expectations, while EU retail sales disappoint. Market focus shifts to US FOMC. Get the latest market analysis.

07-05-2025 09:19 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Initial risk-on sentiment, fuelled by US-China trade talks optimism, may be a head fake rally

US stock index futures rallied in today's Asian session after two days of consecutive losses, fueled by U.S.- trade talks. The US dollar gained while safe-haven Gold staged a decline. China's PBoC injects more liquidity into the Chinese economy. Chart of the day – Gold (XAU/USD) short-term uptrend remains intact

07-05-2025 06:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trading the FOMC Meeting: Key Levels & Analysis for EURUSD and USDJPY

FOMC meeting preview: Analyze US rate decisions, inflation impact, and Powell's press conference. Get EUR/USD & USD/JPY technical insights with key levels and patterns for trading.

07-05-2025 02:45 GMT by Moheb Hanna

Euro edges upwards as Services PMIs inch higher

Eurozone and German Services PMIs are showing stagnation, as business activity remains weak due to the difficult economic conditions and concerns over US tariffs. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintains rates on Wednesday.

06-05-2025 15:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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US Mid-Session Bell: Dow Jones, S&P 500 struggle as sentiment remains fragile, Gold rises

US stocks face losses as sentiment remains fragile. Palantir and Ford stocks drop on disappointing results and tariff warnings. DoorDash also falls after its Deliveroo acquisition and revenue miss. A nine-day S&P 500 rally ends. Uncertainty grows with HKMA shifting assets, Germany's political delays, and potential new US pharma tariffs. Gold rises as the dollar weakens, nearing key resistance. Markets grapple with tariff developments and await further news on trade deals and US data releases.

06-05-2025 12:49 GMT by Zain Vawda

New Zealand dollar steady ahead of employment data

New Zealand releases the Q1 employment report on Wednesday. The unemployment rate is expected to rise to 5.3% from 5.1%, which would be the highest level in over 8 years. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain interest rates on Wednesday.

06-05-2025 10:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Gold price surge and European market overview

European markets steady as markets wait on Trump's trade deals. Gold surges to $3387/oz, oil prices rise. PMI data beats forecasts for Germany, France, Italy & EU. EUR/USD holds above 1.1300. Investors await US Fed policy. Key resistance levels for gold analysis. Asian currencies strengthen against USD.

06-05-2025 08:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Gold bullish breakout from 2 weeks of softness, Hong Kong stocks bullish bid supported by a weak US dollar

Trade tariffs uncertainties persist, US stock indices saw profit taking after nine days of consecutive gains, the US dollar wobbled, leading to positive performance of Hong Kong stocks. Chart of the day-bullish momentum remains intact for Hong Kong 33 CFD Index

06-05-2025 06:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong

New Zealand economic outlook: Employment concerns, RBNZ decisions, and NZD/USD analysis

Explore the key economic factors driving the New Zealand Dollar in May 2025, including upcoming employment figures, anticipated RBNZ interest rate cuts, and a detailed technical overview of NZD/USD price movements.

06-05-2025 02:20 GMT by Moheb Hanna

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