The Bank of Canada (BoC) reduced its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, in line with market expectations. This marks the first rate cut since April. According to the…
🏛️ Federal Reserve Decision to Dominate Market Focus Today
📍 Event Overview 🔁 Market Reaction Scenarios Scenario 1: Standard Cut (25 basis points) Scenario 2: Jumbo Cut (50 basis points) + Dovish Guidance 📉 Broader Outlook: Fed vs. ECB ⚠️ Caution…
🏛️ U.S. Federal Reserve Resumes Rate Cuts Amid Political Pressure and Market Shifts
📅 Event Overview Today marks a significant shift in U.S. monetary policy, as the Federal Reserve resumes its rate-cutting cycle after a year-long pause. The economic environment is notably different compared to…
📉 Commodities Market Update
1. Energy – Oil Prices Under Pressure Despite Inventory Draws 2. Metals – Aluminium Rally Strengthens Amid Rate Cut Expectations 3. Agriculture – France Updates 2025/26 Crop Estimates ✅ Summary Commodity Trend…
Markets Prepare for 25 bps Fed Rate Cut Amid China Semiconductor News and Powell’s Press Conference
Semiconductor Context: Why 7nm Chips Matter “7nm” chips refer to semiconductors manufactured using a 7-nanometer process, meaning the smallest features on the chip are approximately 7 nanometers wide. For comparison: These improvements…
USD/CNH: Next support level to monitor is 7.0875 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could drop to 7.0980 before stabilisation is likely; a sustained drop below this level appears unlikely. In the longer run, rapid increase in momentum suggests a break of 7.1000…
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD drifts from record highs, $3.660 support on focus
Gold is trading lower on Wednesday, weighed by generalised USD strength, as investors cut short Dollar positions ahead of the Fed’s decision. The Precious metal turned lower from the $3,700 record high,…
USD/CNH: Next support level to monitor is 7.0875 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could drop to 7.0980 before stabilisation is likely; a sustained drop below this level appears unlikely. In the longer run, rapid increase in momentum suggests a break of 7.1000…
BoC expected to lower interest rate amid sluggish economy and weaker jobs data
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely anticipated to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday, taking it to 2.50% after three consecutive ‘on hold’ decisions. The…
GBP shrugs off in-line CPI data – BBH
Pound Sterling (GBP) showed little reaction to the UK’s August CPI release, which broadly matched expectations, though persistently elevated core and services inflation highlight slow disinflation and reinforce stagflation risks, BBH FX…