Third-estimate US GDP rose 3.8% in the Q2, up from 3.3% and beating expectations. The SNB held rates at zero for a second straight meeting.
25-09-2025 20:35 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
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In today’s episode, we discuss the Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point cut yesterday, the Bank of England’s vote to maintain headline lending rates today, and recent revelations concerning the Swiss National Bank, amongst a renewed wave of franc strength.
18-09-2025 16:38 GMT
by Christian Norman
The week ahead focuses on the FOMC meeting, with markets eyeing the Fed’s rate decision, updated dot plot, and Powell’s guidance. Key themes include potential shifts in US monetary policy, US-China trade negotiations, and rising expectations of a broad US dollar weakness. Traders will closely watch for signals on future rate cuts and their impact on global equities, bonds, and currencies.
16-09-2025 04:16 GMT
by Kelvin Wong
US inflation rose in August to 2.9% from 2.7%, in line with the market estimate. The ECB held rates, as expected and didn't provide any clues about further rate moves.
12-09-2025 12:10 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
WTI crude, US CPI, and the ECB meeting take center stage in the week ahead. Oil prices face supply-demand pressures, while US inflation data will guide Fed policy expectations. Meanwhile, the ECB is set to decide on rates, with markets watching closely for signals on the end of its easing cycle. These events are likely to drive volatility across commodities, currencies, and equities, making them key focal points for traders.
09-09-2025 10:50 GMT
by Kelvin Wong
Gold has hit another record as expectations for a Fed rate hike in September have increased. JOLTS Job Openings slipped and missed expectations. Australian GDP was stronger than expected, cementing a hold at the rate meeting later this month.
03-09-2025 19:20 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
The week's key focus will be on Gold (XAU/USD) as it broke above a key range resistance of US$3,435 last Friday, together with US ISM Manufacturing and Services PMI, as well as NFP, to determine whether the current anticipation of a Fed rate cut in September is justified.
02-09-2025 07:33 GMT
by Kelvin Wong
The week ahead brings key market drivers into focus with the RBNZ policy decision, the Fed Chair Powell's speech in the Jackson Hole symposium, and oil price developments on traders’ radars. Investors will watch whether the RBNZ signals a shift in monetary policy. Meanwhile, oil markets remain sensitive to geopolitical risks and supply dynamics, adding to potential volatility, especially on a possible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
19-08-2025 07:15 GMT
by Kelvin Wong
The US has threatened to hit India with higher tariffs if it continues to purchase oil from Russia. The BoE is widely expected to lower interest rates on Thursday.
07-08-2025 10:50 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
markets reflect on US jobs downturn, oil on the slode, week ahead preview
05-08-2025 11:14 GMT
by Kelvin Wong
The US economy performed better than expected in the second quarter, with a solid gain of 3.0%. The Bank of Canada held interest rates, as expected.
31-07-2025 08:55 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
US and UK inflation were both higher than expected. The Fed is expected to hold rates later this month, while the BoE is expected to cut rates in August.
16-07-2025 19:15 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
President Trump has delayed a new round of tariffs from July 9 to August 1. The delay did not trigger marktet volatility. The RBA shocked the markets when it failed to lower the benchmark rate and delivered a hold.
09-07-2025 15:50 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
The Federal Reserve and BoE both held interest rates. The SNB lowered rates by a quarter-point to zero and oil prices have surged higher as the Israel-Iran war continues.
19-06-2025 17:05 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
UK inflation surged in April and was higher than expected. This has essentially removed the chances of a rate hike in June. The pound continued to rally and hit its highest level since Feb. 2022.
22-05-2025 08:00 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
US CPI rose in April but was lower than expected. The Nasdaq edged higher as investors reacted positively to the US-China tariff deal and the US inflation report
15-05-2025 08:45 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
The US and UK announced a trade deal which will reduce some tariffs. The Bank of England lowered interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%.
09-05-2025 08:00 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
US GDP and ADP employment decelerated and missed expectations. Australia's core CPI fell to 2.9% from 3.3%, its lowest level in three years.
30-04-2025 20:10 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
US stocks are sharply higher after President Trump said he would not fire Fed Chair Powell and that he would lower tariffs on China. Gold has hit a new high and Tesla earnings disappointed.
23-04-2025 15:35 GMT
by Kenneth Fisher
A busy week ahead with monetary policy decisions from the ECB, China’s key data releases (Q1 GDP, Retail Sales, Industrial Production), US Q1 earnings (Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citigroup, UnitedHealth, Netflix), and new developments on US trade tariffs.
15-04-2025 07:00 GMT
by Kelvin Wong