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Canada's retail sales slips, Canadian dollar edges higher

Canada's retail sales slipped 0.8% m/m in July but the preliminary estimate for August indicates a gain of 1%. US unemployment claims fell to 231 thousand after the previous release hit 264 thousand, which had raised concerns about the cooling US job market.

19-09-2025 13:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

BoJ holds rates, yen gives up gains

The Bank of Japan maintaine rates at 0.5% as expected. However, the split 7-2 vote was a surprise. The yen posted gains earlier but was unable to consolidate.

19-09-2025 11:13 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Bank of England holds rates, British Pound slips

The BoE didn't surprise and held rates at 4% at today's meeting. Governor Bailey noted that inflation remains high and the Bank's forecast shows that employment growth is at zero. The Fed lowered rates for the first time in nine months, citing the cooling labor market as the main factor behind the rate cut.

18-09-2025 15:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand dollar sinks on soft GDP

New Zealand's economy declined 0.9% q/q in the second quarter following a 0.9% gain in Q1. The Federal Reserve delivered a rate cut for the first time since December 2024 and signaled two more rate cuts before the end of the year.

18-09-2025 10:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Bank of Canada lowers rates, Canadian dollar edges upwards

The Bank of Canada lowered rates by a quarter-point to 2.5% at today's meeting. The move was widely expected and the Canadian dollar is showing limited movement. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to reduce rates by a quarter-point at today's meeting.

17-09-2025 15:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK inflation unchanged at 3.8%, pound shrugs

UK inflation was unchanged at 3.8%, a 19-month high. Core CPI eased to 3.6% from 3.8%, well above the BoE target of 2%. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower rates by a quarter-point at today's meeting.

17-09-2025 09:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro hits four-year high on strong German investor confidence, US retail sales beat estimate

The euro has posted sharp gains after German investor confidence was higher than expected. US retail sales also beat expectations but consumer sentiment remains weak. The Fed is virtually certain to reduce interest rates at Wednesday's meeting.

16-09-2025 16:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK employment steady, British pound extends gains

The UK employment report was relatively steady and the pound has extended its gains. The UK releases CPI on Wednesday, followed by the BoE decision on Thursday, with the central bank expected to hold rates at 4.0%.

16-09-2025 12:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar calm ahead of inflation data

Canada releases inflation data for August later today, followed by the BoC decision on Wednesday. Headline CPI is expected to rise to 2% from 1.7% while the key core CPI indicators are projected to post an average of 3.05%, unchanged from July. The BoC is widely expected to lower rates to 2.5%, after holding rates at the three prior meetings.

16-09-2025 10:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

British pound hits two-month high, UK job data next

The UK releases the employment report on Tuesday. Claimant counts is expected to jump to 20.3 thousand and the unemployment rate is projected to remain at 4.7%. The BoE meets on Thursday and is expected to hold rates at 4.0%.

15-09-2025 14:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

China's economy slips, Australian dollar edges higher

China's economy continues to cool. Industrial production and retail sales both eased in September and missed expectations. The Fed meets on Wednesday and is virtually certain to lower rates.

15-09-2025 10:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Weekly Outlook - S&P 500, Nasdaq & Dow Jones on a Tear as Fed Rate Cut Looms

This weekly outlook analyzes soaring equities driven by anticipated Fed rate cuts. It examines US inflation and labor market data, plummeting consumer confidence, and upcoming central bank decisions from the Fed, BoE, and BoC, alongside a DXY chart analysis.

12-09-2025 19:56 GMT by Zain Vawda

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US inflation higher than expected, Pound eyes UK GDP

US CPI was higher than expected at 0.4%, while core CPI remained unchanged at 0.3%, in line with the consensus. The UK releases GDP on Friday, with the markets braced for a deceleration to 0%.

11-09-2025 12:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro in holding pattern ahead of ECB decision, US CPI next

The ECB meets later today and is widely expected to hold rates at 2.0%. The US releases inflation, with CPI expected to rise to 2.9% from 2.7% and core CPI projected to remain steady at 3.1%.

11-09-2025 09:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Oil prices shoot up from a Donald Trump post

US Oil sees a sudden spike – Access Donald Trump's latest tweet sparking the commodity and get a link to our latest US Oil in depth article to spot the levels of interest for black gold.

10-09-2025 15:57 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets look for rate clues from RBNZ's Hawkesby, US PPI contracts, Kiwi jumps

RBNZ Governor Hawkesby will discuss the August monetary statement and investors will be looking for rate cut clues. In the US, PPI and core PPI contracted and missed expectations. The US releases a key CPI report on Thursday.

10-09-2025 15:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Aussie eyes Australian inflation expectations, Aussie higher

Australia releases inflation expectations on Thursday, with a market estimate of 3.9%, unchanged from the previous release. China continues to struggle with deflation, as CPI and PPI both declined in August. In the US, CPI is expected to rise to 2.9% from 2.7% and core CPI is projected to remain unchanged at 3.1%.

10-09-2025 10:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand manufacturing sales slide, kiwi edges lower

New Zealand manufacturing sales declined 3% in the second quarter, a sharp reversal from the 4.8% gain in Q1 and well below expectations. The Fed meets next week and the weak NFP reports has raised a slight possibility of a jumbo half-point rate cut.

09-09-2025 15:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian confidence data slips, Aussie rally continues

The Australian dollar's rally continues, despite soft business and consumer sentiment data. The RBA isn't expected to lower rates in September with a stronger likelihood of rate cut in November.

09-09-2025 09:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar hits two-week high, confidence data next

The Australian dollar posted strong gains after Friday's NFP release and has extended its gains on Monday. Australia releases business and consumer confidence data on Tuesday, with both expected to improve.

08-09-2025 15:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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