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Global financial markets are largely steady ahead of a packed economic calendar, with traders bracing for volatility as Eurozone and US GDP figures, as well as US PCE inflation data, are due shortly. Despite negative signals from China’s latest PMI reports, and another round of trade headlines, market reactions remain muted. Risk sentiment is cautiously […]

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The forex markets are generally holding steady today, with all major pairs and crosses bounded within yesterday’s range. While month-end lull is at play, caution is also dominating sentiment as traders prepare for a heavy barrage of economic data scheduled from Wednesday through Friday. Key reports include US GDP and non-farm payrolls, along with Eurozone […]

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Global trading remains subdued, with Japanese markets closed for Showa holiday and investors showing little urgency to take new positions. Canadian dollar saw some choppiness following election results, where the ruling Liberal Party retained power but fell short of a parliamentary majority. Despite the initial volatility, Loonie remained largely range-bound. Broader price action across currency […]

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Trading remains notably subdued across global financial markets today as investors adopt a cautious stance. On deck are quarterly earnings from four of the “Magnificent Seven”—Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. On top of that, key releases including US and Eurozone GDP, US non-farm payrolls, and Eurozone CPI flash inflation data will provide critical insights […]

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Trading was particularly subdued today, even by the quiet standards of a typical Monday in Asia. That’s not surprising, given the near-empty economic calendar offering little to move the markets. Instead, traders are exercising understandable caution ahead of a heavy barrage of important data releases later this week, including US and Eurozone GDP figures, inflation […]

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Global risk sentiment showed further improvement last week, with stock markets around the world posting impressive gains. Although headlines continued to focus on the confusing state of U.S.-China trade tensions, there was quiet but notable progress on multiple trade fronts, including US talks with Japan, South Korea and India. US equities rebounded alongside the global […]

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Global financial markets are relatively stable heading into the end of the week, with risk appetite showing further signs of improvement. European equities are trading modestly higher, following rebounds seen earlier in Japan and Hong Kong. However, US futures are slightly in the red despite strong earnings reports from tech heavyweights Alphabet and Intel. Still, […]

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There’s a cautious tone of optimism in Asian markets today, though gains are largely concentrated in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. This moderate rally is being supported by a handful of headlines suggesting incremental movement in global trade diplomacy, even if concrete progress remains limited. One of the more notable developments comes from a […]

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The forex markets remain subdued today, with all major pairs and crosses trading inside yesterday’s range. After a brief bounce, Dollar’s recovery appears to be losing momentum. While it’s too soon to confirm whether the rebound has fully run its course, fading trade optimism is clearly starting to weigh on sentiment, especially as the broader […]

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Markets are treading water in the Asian session today, with most asset classes trading mixed and within familiar ranges. While US equities closed higher overnight, much of the early gains were pared back, signaling the fragility of the current risk-on mood. The price action reflects what is often seen during a relief rally—short-lived optimism that […]

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Global financial markets are trading with a cautiously positive tone today, with modest gains across Europe and US futures pointing to a higher open. Investor sentiment has improved on the back of US President Donald Trump stepping back from recent aggressive rhetoric—both toward Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on tariffs against China. The perceived softening […]

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US stock staged a strong rebound overnight, erasing all of Monday’s steep losses as risk sentiment recovered on signs of potential de-escalation in US-China trade conflicts. The sharp reversal in equities was driven by multiple headlines suggesting a thaw in relations, including comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and President Donald Trump that tariffs […]

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Global markets saw a modest pause in volatility today as risk sentiment stabilized following yesterday’s US selloff. US futures are pointing to a mild recovery, helping to calm nerves in early trading. Meanwhile, US 10-year Treasury yield dipped slightly but remains elevated around 4.4%, reflecting persistent investor caution. Gold also retreated marginally after coming within […]

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The broad selloff in US assets resumed overnight as market confidence took another blow from escalating political pressure on Fed. Major US stock indexes ended the session deep in the red, while 10-year Treasury yields surged back above 4.4%. The Dollar Index also plunged to a fresh three-year low, continuing its dramatic collapse. The key […]

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Dollar weakened broadly in thin holiday trading today, dragged down by mounting concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve. Investor anxiety escalated after White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett indicated that US President Donald Trump is continuing to explore whether he can remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell. While the legal basis for such a […]

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Trading in the forex markets remain calm, with little reaction to ECB’s widely anticipated 25bps rate cut. The move to lower its deposit rate to 2.25% was fully priced in. The central bank acknowledged that Eurozone growth prospects have deteriorated due to escalating global trade tensions, but this has long been embedded in market expectations. […]

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The forex markets held steady in tight ranges during Asian session, with investors treading cautiously ahead of the Easter long weekend. Market mood has been mildly lifted by signs of progress in US-Japan trade negotiations. In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump joined preliminary talks and later declared “Big Progress!” via social media, injecting […]

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Global markets are trading with a mildly risk-off tone today, with losses spanning from Asia through to Europe, and US futures following suit. Technology stocks are under pressure, led by AI-chip giant Nvidia, which warned of significant charges stemming from new US restrictions on semiconductor exports to China. The announcement marks the latest escalation in […]

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Risk sentiment turned a bit subdued in Asia today. Markets are broadly soft, continuing to digest the sharp tariff-driven selloff seen earlier this month. Even China’s stronger-than-expected Q1 data, including a 5.4% GDP growth print and robust industrial and retail figures, failed to provide much lift. Market participants appear skeptical, viewing the numbers as a […]

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Euro is trading on the softer side in relatively quiet markets today, weighed down by a fresh round of weak economic data. The sharp plunge in German and Eurozone ZEW economic sentiment, triggered largely by mounting uncertainty over US trade policy, has deepened concerns about the region’s growth outlook. Adding to the dovish tone, ECB’s […]

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