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Australian dollar climbs, China holds key lending rates
The Australian dollar has posted strong gains on Monday. The US dollar has retreated against the majors after President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Powell. China's central bank held key lending rates, reflecting strong economic data in April.
by Kenneth Fisher
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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.
by Kenneth Fisher
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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.
by Kenneth Fisher
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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.

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.
by Kenneth Fisher
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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.

Japanese yen rallies as financial markets slide
Japan's real wages declined by 1.2%, the second straight decline. This reflects rising inflation which has eroded wage growth. US nonfarm payrolls rose 222 thousand in February, blowing past the revised January reading of 117 thousand and above the market estimate of 135 thousand.
by Kenneth Fisher
Yen pummels US dollar, nonfarm payrolls next
After the massive selloff on Wall Street on Thursday, investors are focusing on US nonfarm payrolls, which is expected to ease to 135 thousand from 151 thousand. Japan's household spending rebounded in February with a 3.5% gain, after a 4.5% decline in January.
by Kenneth Fisher
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Energy

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Atrifical Intelligence (AI)

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

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