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Risk aversion intensified with markets once again gripped by tech-led weakness. Nvidia slumped in premarket trading, dragging the broader semiconductor and AI complex lower and reinforcing concerns that the sector’s valuation reset still has further to run. The risk-off tone spilled over into cryptocurrencies, where Bitcoin dropped more than 2% and looked increasingly vulnerable to […]

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Risk aversion returned forcefully overnight, with Wall Street suffering its steepest daily decline in a month as investors unwound exposures. The reopening of the U.S. government offered no support to sentiment, with markets instead refocusing on the prospect that a December Fed rate cut is far from assured. Comments from several Fed officials pushed back […]

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The forex markets were broadly indecisive today, with major currencies struggling to find convictions in their movements. Sterling initially fell after weaker-than-expected Q3 GDP print but the decline proved short-lived. The markets appeared to have already priced in a December BoE cut following earlier labor data. Instead, the focus has shifted toward the pace of […]

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Australian Dollar strengthened broadly in Asian session today after stronger-than-expected October employment report reinforced confidence in the resilience of Australia’s labor market. The robust job data numbers confirmed that while the labor market is cooling, the adjustment is happening only gradually. The results also vindicated RBA Governor Michele Bullock’s view that September’s weak figures were […]

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The key themes driving global FX markets this week continued to dominate today’s session, with Yen weakness, Sterling softness, and Swiss Franc strength dominating. Political pressure in Japan, renewed rate-cut expectations in the UK, and optimism over a U.S.–Swiss trade breakthrough have kept traders rotating between safety and growth exposures, while risk sentiment remains mixed. […]

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Yen extended its broad decline in Asian session as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi doubled down on her call for the BoJ to delay further rate hikes. Addressing parliament, Takaichi said consumer prices—up around 3%—are being lifted mainly by food costs, particularly rice, rather than by wage growth or strong demand. She described the current […]

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Sterling fell mildly across the board today as weak UK labor market data reinforced expectations that the BoE would deliver a rate cut in December. Yet, as seen in comments from MPC member Megan Greene, not all policymakers are convinced, leaving December’s decision finely balanced. The data comes just days after a closely divided 5–4 […]

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U.S. markets surged overnight after lawmakers in Washington moved closer to ending the country’s record-breaking government shutdown, boosting risk sentiment across equities and commodities. The Senate’s approval of a bipartisan deal eased fiscal uncertainty and restored momentum to Wall Street, where Nvidia, Palantir, and Broadcom led a powerful rebound in technology and AI-linked stocks. The […]

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Global risk appetite improved markedly today, with strong gains in Asia carrying over into European trading and U.S. futures pointing higher. Investors found renewed confidence amid signs of political progress in Washington, where the Senate approved the first stage of a bipartisan deal to end the monthslong government shutdown. The agreement would fund federal operations […]

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Yen was under pressure across the board in Asian session today as improved sentiment toward China and dovish domestic signals combined to sap demand for the safe-haven currency. Traders interpreted the latest Chinese inflation report and a surprise U.S. trade gesture as signs of stabilizing conditions, prompting flows back into risk assets. China’s October CPI […]

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It was another volatile week in global markets, defined less by fresh data and more by the growing weight of unresolved macro risks. With the U.S. government still in shutdown and a raft of key economic reports missing, investors were left to trade sentiment rather than facts — and sentiment turned sharply negative mid-week. The […]

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Canadian Dollar firmed sharply in early U.S. session after a surprisingly strong set of October employment figures. While the gains were largely driven by part-time positions, the sheer magnitude of the increase — a second consecutive month of robust job creation — underscores that momentum is returning to the Canadian economy even amid lingering trade-related […]

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Global markets turned defensive again as risk aversion returned, led by a renewed wave of selling in technology shares. The U.S. tech rout, which rattled Wall Street overnight, spread to Asia, triggering broad weakness across regional equity markets. Japan was hit especially hard, with SoftBank and semiconductor names leading the decline. Traders noted growing anxiety […]

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Sterling traded mildly higher following the BoE’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.00% in a tight 5–4 vote. Overall market reaction was modest as the Pound gained slightly against the Dollar but lacked strong momentum, as traders viewed the decision and accompanying remarks as broadly balanced. At the post-meeting press conference, Governor Andrew […]

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Market sentiment showed further signs of stabilization today, with Asian equities trading higher after a modest rebound on Wall Street overnight. The sharp AI-driven selloff earlier in the week appears to have passed its initial climax. Still, the recovery remains tentative, suggesting that investors are reluctant to rebuild large positions until the broader correction risk […]

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The latest ADP private employment report provided a modest dose of reassurance to the Fed, showing that U.S. job growth may be stabilizing after a period of softness. Following the data, Fed funds futures reflected roughly 70% chance of a December rate cut, up slightly from last week but still leaving room for doubt. Markets […]

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Global markets tumbled on Wednesday as a renewed selloff in AI-linked stocks spread from Wall Street to Asia, driving a wave of risk aversion across assets. Nikkei and Kospi each fell nearly 3%, echoing the overnight decline in NASDAQ, which lost more than 2% as investors unwound positions in high-flying technology names. The correction comes […]

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Global markets traded with a mild risk-off tone today as investors favored defensive plays. With no major data releases scheduled, sentiment rather than fundamentals set the tone, pushing the Japanese Yen to the top of the performance board while the Australian and New Zealand Dollars lagged. Yen’s strength was also supported by another round of […]

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Australian Dollar traded mildly lower after the RBA left its cash rate unchanged at 3.60%, a move fully expected by markets. The policy hold came with few surprises, and the key takeaway was that the RBA’s updated forecasts signal no further rate cuts this year, reflecting a sharper upward revision in near-term inflation. The decision […]

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Dollar climbed across the board today, defying dovish rhetoric from Fed Governor Stephen Miran. The greenback’s resilience suggests that Miran’s influence on expectations is limited, with investors noting that he represents the dovish edge of a divided policy spectrum. The broader committee remains split. Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid argued recently against imminent rate […]

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