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Australia employment soars, Australian dollar calm

Australia's employment soared by 89 thousand, blowing past expectations. Despite the strong jobs numbers, the RBA is widely expected to lower rates by a quarter-point next week.

15-05-2025 10:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar loses ground, jobs report next

The Australian dollar has declined after massive gains a day earlier. Australia's wage growth improved to 0.9%, higher than expected. Australia's employment change is expected to ease on Wednesday.

14-05-2025 15:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Yen posts sharp gains as PPI hit 4 percent

The yen has surged about 1% today after PPI rose by 4% in April. The Fed remains in a wait-and-see stance after US inflation rose slightly but was lower than expected.

14-05-2025 12:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar climbs on higher consumer confidence and soft US inflation

The Australia dollar has gained close to 1% today. Australia's consumer confidence rebounded in May with a gain 2.2%. In the US, core and headline inflation rose in April was softer than expected.

13-05-2025 13:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK labor market cools, US CPI next, Pound steady

The UK employment report indicated that job growth and wages declined, while the unemployment rate climbed. In the US, inflation is expected to rise in April.

13-05-2025 09:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Pound slides to one-month low as US-China deal boosts US dollar

The British pound is sharply lower on Monday, as the US-China tariff deal has boosted the US dollar. The UK releases the employment report tomorrow, with job growth expected to fall and the unemployment rate projected to rise.

12-05-2025 15:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen tumbles to five-week low on US-China tariff deal

The safe-haven yen is down almost 2% on Monday, after the US and China reached a deal to slash tariffs for 90 days and continues talks. Japan's household spending and wage growth fell in March, supporting the case for the BoJ to maintain interest rates.

12-05-2025 12:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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Markets Weekly Outlook - US-China trade talks & global economic data

This week's market outlook focuses on US-China trade talks, analyzing their potential impact on global markets. Key topics include US Dollar trends, gold and oil price movements, and upcoming economic data releases in Asia, Europe, and the US. The report also examines the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and anticipated inflation figures amidst tariff uncertainty, providing insights into market sentiment and potential trading opportunities.

09-05-2025 15:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swiss franc climbs as Swiss inflation flat

The Swiss franc continues to climb, which could lead the SNB to intervene in order to keep Swiss exports competitive. Swiss inflation fell to zero from 0.3%. In the US, the ISM Services PMI improved slightly to 51.6 from 50.6. US nonfarm payrolls dropped slightly to 177 thousand, above the forecast of 130 thousand.

05-05-2025 15:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar hits five-month high after Australian election

The Australian dollar has posted strong gains following a landslide victory for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. US nonfarm payrolls were higher than expected, pointing a resilient US labor market.

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

Markets weekly outlook - Central Banks in focus as risk appetite improves

This week's market outlook focuses on improved sentiment driven by US-China trade optimism. It covers market reactions, including fund flows, gold price drops, and oil price volatility. Central bank decisions, particularly the Fed and Bank of England, are highlighted, along with key economic data from China and the US. The US Dollar Index's potential breakout above 100.00 is also examined with key levels.

02-05-2025 19:57 GMT by Zain Vawda

Euro breaks slide as eurozone core CPI climbs, US nonfarm payrolls beat forecast

Eurozone CPI was unchanged at 2.4% and core CPI surprised on the upside, rising to 2.7%. The rise in core CPI could complicate the ECB's plans to gradually lower interest rates. US nonfarm payrolls came in at 177 thousand, much stronger than the market estimate of 130 thousand.

02-05-2025 13:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar rises after PPI accelerates, US nonfarm payrolls next

Australian data was mixed on Friday. PPI for Q1 rose to 0.9% from 0.8%, while retail sales dropped to 0.3% in March from a revised 0.8%. The US releases nonfarm payrolls, which is expected to fall to 130 thousand from 228 thousand.

02-05-2025 09:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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