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Breaking News: UK Inflation Hits 3.6% Beating Forecasts, GBP Bid

UK inflation reaches 3.6%, exceeding forecasts, as the GBP strengthens. However, the labor market and growth outlook present ongoing challenges for the UK economy. When will the Bank of England cut rates?

16-07-2025 06:40 GMT by Zain Vawda

Pound under pressure ahead of US, UK inflation reports

US inflation is expected to rise in June, which would mean that the Trump tariffs are finally making their bite felt in the form of higher inflation. The UK releases inflation on Wednesday, with both the headline and core rates expected to remain unchanged.

15-07-2025 11:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canadian dollar on hold ahead of Canada, US CPIs

Canada and the US will both release the June CPI report later. If US inflation rises as is expected, fingers will pointing at President Trump's tariffs as the driver for boosting inflation.

15-07-2025 09:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japanese yen stable after dismal week

The BoJ meets on Juy 31 and is expected to hold rates. The markets will be interested in the updated inflation forecast, which could be updated higher.

14-07-2025 16:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar eyes China GDP

China relaeases GDP on Tuesday, with a market estimate of 5.1% for the second quarter, compared to 5.4% in Q1. China's industrial production and retail sales are both expected to slow in June. Australia releases consumer sentiment on Tuesday, with a consensus of 0.4%.

14-07-2025 13:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Canada's job growth shines but Canadian dollar shrugs

Canada's job growth surprised on the upside in June, with a stellar gain of 83.1 thousand. The unemployment rate dropped for the first time since January. The strong numbers have lowered expectations that the BoC will lower rates at the July 30 meeting.

14-07-2025 10:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets weekly outlook - Inflation Storm Ahead as Earnings Season Gets Underway

Weekly outlook: July 9 tariff deadline passes, uncertainty persists. Gold surges amid new tariffs on Japan, S. Korea, Canada & copper. S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow dip. Q2 earnings season begins; US & China inflation data due.

11-07-2025 17:05 GMT by Zain Vawda

Canada's job market expected to flatline, Canadian dollar under pressure

Canada releases the June employment report later today. Job growth is expected to flatline and a weak reading will raise expectations of a rate cut from the Bank of Canada.

11-07-2025 09:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK GBP contracts, pound dips

UK GDP contracted in May for a second straight month, coming in below expectations at -0.1%. The weak data has raised expectations for a BoE rate cut in August.

11-07-2025 08:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Japan PPI slips to 10-month low

Japan's PPI dropped from 3.3% to 2.9%, indicating that underlying inflation is easing for producer prices. The FOMC minutes showed that members are open to further rate cuts but are split as to the timing.

10-07-2025 15:48 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK GDP expected to expand, British pound lower

The UK releases May GDP on Friday, with the markets forecasting a small gain of 0.1%. The OBR said that the UK's public finances are on an "unsustainble" path in the long-term. The FOMC minutes were dovish but members are split on the the timing of the next rate cut.

10-07-2025 14:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

German CPI confirmed at 2.0%, euro drifting, FOMC split over cuts

German CPI was confirmed at 2.0% in June, matching the ECB's inflation target. The FOMC minutes indicated that members are largely in agreement that further rate cuts are coming this year but are split over the timing of the cuts.

10-07-2025 10:20 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

NVIDIA Hits $4 Trillion Market Cap, Dow Jones Hovers Near All-Time Highs, Tariff News and FOMC Ahead

NVIDIA hits $4T market cap with strong AI demand. Dow Jones near all-time highs as Nasdaq 100 sets new records. Trade optimism and US data fuel market gains, but H4 chart divergence hints at potential pullback. Upcoming earnings season and trade deal announcements could influence future moves.

09-07-2025 14:36 GMT by Zain Vawda

China's PPI slides, Australian dollar steady

China's PPI came in lower than expected, with a sharp contraction of 3.6%. CPI posted a weak gain of 0.1% as China continues to grapple with deflation. The Fed releases the FOMC minutes of the June meeting later today.

09-07-2025 11:12 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australian dollar stabilizes after RBA's surprise hold

The RBA shocked the markets with a rate hold today. The markets were virtually certain that the RBA would lower rates but Governor Bullock said that a little moretime was needed to see if inflation continued to decline.

08-07-2025 14:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Trump threatens tariff on Japan as deadline looms, yen dips

US President Trump has threatened a new tariff rate on Japan, if the sides don't reach a trade agreement by July 9. The US releases the employment report on Thursday, with the nonfarm payrolls expected to fall to 110 thousand.

02-07-2025 14:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australia's retail sales miss forecast, Aussie slips

Australian inflation climbed 0.2%, which was less than expected. This has raised expectations that the RBA will trim rates next month to close to 100%. The US releases the June jobs report on Thursday and nonfarm payrolls are expected to drop to just 110 thousand.

02-07-2025 13:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Eurozone CPI rises slightly to 2.0%, ECB says it will remain vigilant

The euro has rallied for a ninth straight day and has pushed above 1.18. Eurozone headline CPI ticked up to 2.0% from 1.9%, while core CPI was steady at 2.3%. US ISM Manufacturing PMI is expected to contract in June for a fourth straight month.

01-07-2025 10:48 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

German CPI flatlines, eurozone CPI next

Monthly, German CPI flatlined in June. Annualized, German CPI eaased to 2%, the ECB's inflation target. In the US, consumer spending (PCE) declined, another sign that the US economy is showing cracks.

30-06-2025 15:53 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

UK GDP impresses with 0.7% gain in Q1

UK GDP surprised on the upside with a strong gain of 0.7% in the first quarter. This will be welcome news for the UK government and the BoE but concerns remain that growth will weaken in the second half of the year. In the US, consumer spending contracted for the first time since January.

30-06-2025 12:50 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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