Monthly Archives: May 2025
The Canadian Dollar fluctuated against the US Dollar, losing prior gains and stabilising around 1.4000
Written on May 17, 2025 at 5:40 pm, by melody
Canadian Dollar fluctuates near 1.4000; influenced by US policy, oil prices, interest rates, and inflation data.
Caution was expressed by Schnabel regarding a potential June ECB rate cut amid uncertainties
Written on May 17, 2025 at 3:15 pm, by melody
Schnabel urges caution on ECB rate cuts, citing inflation risks and advocating for eurozone financial unity.
Martins Kazaks indicated potential nearing of interest rate cuts, but uncertainties and data dependency persist
Written on May 17, 2025 at 2:45 pm, by melody
Interest rates near peak, says ECB’s Kazaks; future decisions depend on data, inflation outlook, and trade.
Upcoming events include UK-EU discussions, Chinese data release, and announcements from central banks globally
Written on May 17, 2025 at 1:16 pm, by melody
Global markets await key economic data and central bank actions, with inflation, rate cuts, and trade in focus.
Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating amidst ongoing tax cut discussions, raising fiscal concerns further
Written on May 17, 2025 at 9:15 am, by melody
Moody’s downgrades US credit rating, citing fiscal deficits, rising debt, and weak long-term budget planning.
After a two-day decline, WTI crude oil recovered to approximately $62, supported by bullish efforts
Written on May 17, 2025 at 9:10 am, by melody
WTI crude rebounds, holding above $60; Iran deal, OPEC+ output, and macro data drive market direction.
Consumer confidence fell while inflation expectations rose, impacting market movements and currency valuations
Written on May 17, 2025 at 8:46 am, by melody
US consumer sentiment dipped, housing starts missed estimates, while markets responded to inflation and trade developments.
Due to improved market sentiment, gold prices dropped over 4%, encouraging investment in riskier assets
Written on May 17, 2025 at 8:41 am, by melody
Gold falls over 1.5% as US-China tariff pause boosts risk appetite; inflation expectations remain high.
Stock markets in the US rose for five consecutive days, led by the S&P 500’s gains
Written on May 17, 2025 at 8:15 am, by melody
U.S. markets rose steadily this week, driven by easing US-China tariffs, with broad gains across indices.
Weak Japanese growth figures prompt an increase in USD/JPY amidst rising inflation concerns in the US
Written on May 17, 2025 at 8:10 am, by melody
USD/JPY rises as Japan’s GDP contracts and US inflation expectations climb, impacting monetary policy outlooks.
