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Canada's GDP weaker than expected, Canadian dollar shrugs

Canada's GDP for Q2 slipped by 1.6%, as US tariffs took a bite out of economic activity. In the US, the core PCE index ticked up to 2.9% from 2.8%, its highest level in five months.

01-09-2025 10:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

US Core PCE came as expected, while Canadian GDP lags again – Market reactions

Core PCE data came in line. For Canada, their GDP data just missed on its low expectations. Explore reactions on charts for USDCAD and the Dollar Index.

29-08-2025 12:51 GMT by Elior Manier

German inflation, US core PCE higher than expected, euro edges lower

Germany's CPI rose to 2.1%, up from 1.8% in June and above the market estimate of 2.0%. In the US, core PCE rose to 2.9%, up from 2.8% and matching the market estimate. Fed Governor Waller said he supports a quarter-point cut next month and even larger cuts if the US labor market continues to soften.

29-08-2025 12:09 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canada's GDP expected at 0.1%, Canadian dollar hits three-week high

Canada releases GDP later today, with a weak gain of 0.1% expected. In the US, Core PCE is expected to remain unchanged at 0.3%.

29-08-2025 11:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Euro gains ground, US GDP revised higher, German CPI next

US GDP was revised higher in the second estimate to 3.3%, up from 3.0% in the initial estimate. This is a sharp turnaround from the 0.5% contraction in Q1. Germany releases CPI on Friday, with a market estimate of 0% m/m for August.

28-08-2025 14:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

US GDP Data Beats Estimates with 3.3% Print, Gold Eyes Acceptance Above $3400/oz

US GDP Q2 2025 up 3.3%. Gold above $3400/oz, eying $3500/oz ATH. USD unfazed. Economy grew due to fewer imports & increased spending, despite less investment & exports. Prices up 1.8%, consumer prices up 2.0% (2.5% ex food/energy). Golden cross pattern developing for gold.

28-08-2025 13:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

Tokyo Core CPI expected to ease, Japanese yen edges higher

Japan releases Tokyo core CPI early on Friday. Japan's inflation rate has been falling, and the market estimate for the reading stands at 2.5% in August, compared to 2.9% in July. In the US, second-estimate GDP for Q2 is expected to be upwardly revised to 3.1% from 3.0%.

28-08-2025 11:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian inflation surges, Aussie dips

Australia posted higher-than-expected inflation in July, as CPI and core CPI climbed sharply. This has lowered expectations for an RBA rate cut in September. In the US, President Trump said he had removed Fed Governor Lisa Cook, but it's unclear if he has the authority to do so.

27-08-2025 09:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian CPI expected to jump, Aussie steady

Australia releases the July inflation report on Wednesday, with CPI expected to jump to 2.3% from 1.9%. A rise in inflation could complicate RBA plans to continue lowering interest rates.

26-08-2025 10:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar extends gains ahead of RBA minutes

The Australian dollar has edged higher on Monday after jumping 1% on Friday after Jerome Powell's dovish speech at Jackson Hole. The RBA releases the minutes of the August meeting, at which the central bank trimmed rates by a quarter-point.

25-08-2025 15:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand dollar flies after Powell speech, NZ retail sales beat forecast

The New Zealand dollar jumped on Friday as the US dollar retreated following Jerome Powell's dovish speech at Jackson Hole. New Zealand retail sales rose 0.5% in the second quarter, beating the estimate of 0.2%.

25-08-2025 09:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Weekly Outlook - Fed Chair Pivot Ignites Rally Ahead of US PCE and Japanese Inflation Data

Wall Street surges as Fed Chair Powell signals potential rate cut. Focus shifts to upcoming US PCE and Japanese inflation data. This weekly outlook examines market reactions and key economic releases ahead

22-08-2025 20:35 GMT by Zain Vawda

Access Jerome Powell's full speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium right here

Jerome Powell is giving a much-anticipated speech at the key Jackson Hole Symposium, known to generate volatility for FX, Equity and all-types of Markets. Access the text and the live of his speech right here. Market reactions coming soon.

22-08-2025 14:18 GMT by Elior Manier

Japanese inflation falls, yen extends losses

Japan's core CPI fell to 3.1% in July, down from 3.3%. Inflation remains well above the 2% target and the BoJ could deliver a rate hike in September or October. All eyes are on Jackson Hole, where Fed Chair Powell will deliver a speech later on Friday.

22-08-2025 12:55 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar eyes retail sales report, markets await Powell speech

Canada releases retail sales later today, with a market estimate of 1.5% gain. All eyes are on the Jackson Hole Sympsium, where Fed Chair Powell will deliver a speech.

22-08-2025 09:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK Services PMI improves, pound continues losing streak

UK PMIs were a mixed bag in July. The Services PMI rose to 53.6 while the Manufacturing PMI contracted to 47.3. In the US, the Fed minutes pointed to dissension as to how best deal with the upside risk to inflation and the downside risk to employment.

21-08-2025 14:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japan's inflation rate expected to ease, yen dips

Japan releases core CPI on Friday. The core rate has been dropping and is expected to ease to 3.0% in July, down from 3.7% in June. The Fed minutes pointed to differing views among members as how best to respond to a upside risk of inflation and a downside risk to employment.

21-08-2025 10:55 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar extends gains after solid wage growth

Australia's wage growth posted a solid gain of 3.4% in Q2, unchanged from the first quarter. This comes a day after the RBA cut rates. In the US, CPI remained steady at 2.7% but the core rate jumped to 3.1% from 2.9% as US tariffs have made imports more expensive.

13-08-2025 08:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK employment cools, Pound edges higher, US CPI expected to tick higher

The UK employment report indicated that payrolls and job openings were down. Still, the unemployment rate remained at 4.7%. The US releases the July inflation report, with annual headline and core CPI expected to tick higher.

12-08-2025 10:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

RBA lowers rates, Aussie dips lower, US CPI expected to rise

There were no surprises this time from the RBA, which shaved a quarter-point at today's meeting, lowering the cash rate to 3.60%. The US releases July inflation, with headline CPI expected to nudge higher to 2.8%, up from 2.7%.

12-08-2025 09:36 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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