MarketPulse news & events

Keep up to date with global financial markets. Discover breaking financial news, including geopolitical events impacting markets, macroeconomic indicators, central bank rate decisions, and our expert analysis. With our up-to-date coverage, you can understand the forces driving market volatility and make informed financial decisions.

Latest news

EUR/USD bearish move below parity on hold for now
Inflation_Shopping_Receipt
More financial news chevron_right

Central bank news

The complexities of global finance made easy with all the relevant news in one place. These powerful institutions, like the Federal Reserve or the European Central Bank, play a crucial role in shaping our economies. Explore their mandates, from managing inflation and interest rates to ensuring financial stability.

The US labour market is losing momentum – as is the USD
The June U.S. jobs report points to a clear slowdown in the labor market, with weaker nonfarm payrolls growth, lower labor force participation, and easing wage pressure. While layoffs remain limited, the data reduce pressure on the Fed to tighten policy further and have weighed on the U.S. dollar.
by Krzysztof Kamiński
More central bank news chevron_right

Trade Wars 2.0

Navigating the turbulent waters of global finance and potential trade wards with the resurgence of potential trade wars as our analysts dissects the financial implications of tariffs under a second Donald Trump’s presidency. Watch out for reshaping financial landscape, volatility, supply chain disruptions, and the economic ripple effects as investors and businesses brace for policy shifts.

Asia open: Wall Street slumps as Kevin Warsh delivers hawkish hold, GBP/USD’s plunge hits support ahead of BoE
Global markets reacted sharply after the Federal Reserve delivered a hawkish hold at its June 2026 FOMC meeting. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh kept interest rates unchanged but surprised investors by removing traditional forward guidance and signalling a stronger data-dependent policy framework. The shift triggered a selloff in US equities, boosted the US dollar, pressured gold prices, and reinforced expectations that the Fed could still raise interest rates before the end of 2026.
by Kelvin Wong
Risk-on “TACO” redux: Intraday outlook on Nasdaq 100, DJIA, AUD/USD and Gold
Global markets have surged after the US and Iran announced an interim agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 3% while risk-sensitive assets rallied sharply on renewed optimism. Traders remain cautious as no official agreement text has been released, sanctions details remain unclear, and geopolitical risks involving Israel continue to threaten the fragile peace process. Key technical levels across Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones, AUD/USD, and Gold in focus.
by Kelvin Wong
More trade wars news chevron_right

Non-farm payrolls (NFP)

Understand the significance of Non-farm payrolls (NFP) and learn how NFP releases impact financial markets, Federal Reserve policy, and provide insights into the overall health of the US economy.

Chart alert: USD/JPY plummeted 0.5% on suspected deliberate intervention, key levels to watch ahead of NFP
USD/JPY tumbled sharply after a sudden bout of yen strength raised suspicions of stealth intervention by Japanese authorities ahead of the closely watched US non-farm payrolls report. While widening US-Japan yield spreads continue to favour a stronger dollar, record speculative short positions in the yen increase the risk of further intervention-driven volatility. Traders are now watching the critical 160.90 support level and the US jobs report for the next major directional catalyst.
by Kelvin Wong
Asia open: Tech rout deepens and Middle East tensions fuel market tremors
Global markets entered a risk-off phase amid a deep technology selloff, escalating Middle East tensions, and stronger-than-expected US employment data. Semiconductor stocks led losses amid growing concerns over AI valuations, while rising oil prices following Iran-Israel hostilities revived inflation fears. Meanwhile, robust US payrolls data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, pushing Treasury yields and the US dollar higher while pressuring global equities.
by Kelvin Wong
More on NFPs chevron_right

Energy

Explore key energy sources like crude oil, natural gas, coal, and emerging renewable energies. Keep up with their global impact on the economy and environment.

Asia open: Micron earnings beat sparks global semiconductor rally, USD remains firm
Global technology stocks rebounded after Micron Technology delivered blockbuster FY Q3 earnings and record guidance, reinforcing confidence that AI infrastructure spending remains exceptionally resilient. Strong demand for HBM reignited semiconductor shares across Asia, while crude oil extended losses as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to unwind the geopolitical risk premium. Investors are now turning their focus to the US Core PCE inflation as the next major market catalyst.
by Kelvin Wong
Asia open: Tech selloff deepens as US Dollar strength pressures global markets
Global markets turned defensive as a broad technology selloff hit Wall Street and Asia-Pacific semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq 100 plunged 3.3% while the US Dollar Index extended its breakout above 101.00, supported by rising Treasury yields and persistent higher-for-longer rate expectations. Meanwhile, oil prices continued to slide as Iranian export waivers and normalised Strait of Hormuz shipping flows accelerated the unwinding of the geopolitical risk premium.
by Kelvin Wong
More energy news chevron_right

Atrifical Intelligence (AI)

Companies involved in the development of artificial intelligence are impacting market efficiency and potentially increasing volatility in the global economy.

Chart alert: Microsoft (MSFT) bearish Head & Shoulders pattern emerges ahead of earnings
Microsoft's fiscal Q4 2026 earnings will be closely watched as investors assess whether the software giant can convert record AI infrastructure spending into stronger Azure growth, Copilot monetisation, and free cash flow. With Microsoft's Capex-to-Revenue ratio reaching a record high among the Magnificent 7 and technical indicators turning increasingly bearish, traders will focus on whether management's guidance can justify its elevated AI investment strategy.
by Kelvin Wong
Chart alert: Intel (INTC) bearish momentum intact below 120.35 as earnings loom
Intel reports its Q2 2026 earnings with investors closely watching whether its AI-driven turnaround can justify its 172% year-to-date rally. Beyond headline EPS and revenue, traders will focus on Data Centre and AI growth, capital expenditure, free cash flow, and management guidance. With technical indicators weakening and AI spending coming under greater scrutiny following Alphabet's earnings, Intel faces a critical test of both fundamentals and market sentiment.
by Kelvin Wong
More AI news chevron_right