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Episodes
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Dollar rebounds as Fed seen less dovish
Fed lowers rates by 25bps, Gov. Miran votes for a bigger cut. Dot plot revised lower but failed to match market expectations. Dollar slides initially but quickly rebounds, stocks and gold retreat. BoE and BoJ expected to stand pat, vote and gui...
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4:23
Fed cut expected, market reaction hinges on multiple factors
Fed meeting today; rate decision at 18:00 GMT, Powell speaks 30 minutes later. A 25bps cut is expected, but details matter for markets, particularly the dot plot. Powell expected to follow the Jackson Hole script; all eyes on possible signals a...
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4:13
Dollar drops as Fed rate cut looms
US dollar and Treasury yields drop ahead of Fed decision. President Trump urges Powell to deliver bigger cut. Pound up after jobs data, yen gains on BoJ hike bets. S&P 500, Nasdaq and gold hit new record highs.Risk Warning: Our servi...
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4:01
Risk sentiment on the mend as investors gear up for Fed decision
Fed meeting in sight; Miran could attend, Cook’s future may be decided today. Dollar tries to find its footing after a mixed-performance week. European equities upbeat, overcoming weakness during Asian session. Cryptos try to capitalize on...
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4:29
US data cement Fed rate cut, Wall Street at new record
US CPI meets forecasts but jobless claims jump, bolstering Fed easing bets. Dollar slips, stocks extend weekly gains as Wall Street hits record. ECB keeps door open to rate cut but euro inches higher. Gold eyes new all-time high as Treasury yie...
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4:17
Week Ahead: Fed, BoC, BoE, and BoJ policy decisions enter the spotlight
Fed expected to cut rates, focus to fall on the new ‘dot plot’. BoC seen cutting rates by 25bps due to weak economic data. BoE to remain on hold, voting may shake the pound. Amid political uncertainty, the BoJ is expected to stand pat.Ri...
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7:25
Dollar steady but stocks rally on soft PPI and AI optimism, CPI awaited
US producer prices unexpectedly ease, raising hopes of soft CPI report.Fed rate cut bets lift equities, but US dollar edges higher. Wall Streetadditionally boosted by AI optimism after upbeat Oracle earnings. Eurodrifts lower ahead ...
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5:47
Risk appetite improves but investors stay vigilant
Dollar and US equities rally; crypto market is indecisive. Volatility remains elevated despite improved risk sentiment. US PPI data could show tariff impact ahead of CPI report. Gold and oil are supported by broader geopolitical tensions.
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4:59
Dollar slips as bets for third Fed cut rise ahead of jobs revision
US employment expected to be revised down by 800,000 for year to March. A bigger revision could bolster bets for 50-bps rate cut in September. Dovish expectations pummel bond yields and dollar, lift stocks and gold. Euro and French bonds stay c...
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5:25
Fragile risk appetite as US data boost Fed cut bets
Softer US jobs data leave door open for a larger Fed rate cut. Dollar and US equities try to find their footing today. Yen under pressure after PM Ishiba’s resignation. Gold and oil rally, supported by weaker dollar and geopolitical tensions.
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4:47
Risk appetite firms up as investors anticipate softer US data
Risk sentiment improves, dollar slightly under pressure. Gold holds gains, bond yields ease across the board. Today’s NFP could determine the size of the Fed rate cut. Decent market reaction if jobs data delivers a strong upside surprise.
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4:44
Week Ahead: US CPI and ECB meeting to test market nerves
US CPI and PPI data to take centre stage ahead of Fed decision. ECB to likely hold rates, might signal long pause. OPEC decision to shape sentiment at start of week. Bond markets on alert for Treasury auctions and French budget vote.Risk...
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10:45
Risk markets jittery as expectations for soft US data mount
Risk sentiment remains fragile ahead of the first batch of key US data. Gold and rising bond yields continue to unnerve investors. ADP report and ISM Services PMI might open the door to a 50bps Fed cut. Fedspeak to intensify, markets to digest ...
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4:19
Gold touches new record, dollar holds firm, pound’s losses deepen
Gold and US dollar remain in demand amid bond market selloff. Pound slips again as UK yields continue to surge. But Wall Street given a lifeline following Google’s legal win. ISM manufacturing PMI spurs yo-yo price action, JOLTS awaited next.
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4:51
Calm before the storm in markets ahead of pivotal US data
Dollar on the back foot, equities remain wobbly. Court battles in focus after Friday’s tariffs ruling. Investors prepare for critical US data; all eyes on Friday’s jobs report. Uncertainty boosts gold and silver; cryptos remain under pressure.<...
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4:15
Dollar extends slide ahead PCE inflation data
Fed Governor Waller reiterates support for lower interest rates. PCE inflation data may impact Fed rate cut bets beyond September. S&P 500 and Dow Jones hit fresh record highs. Gold gains, approaches upper boundary of sideways range....
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4:16
Week Ahead: All eyes on NFP report as Fed rate cut bets intensify
US jobs data to steal the limelight amid worries about labour market health. ISM PMIs to be watched too for signs of tariff-driven price pressures. Eurozone flash CPI and Canadian employment also on tap.Risk Warning: Our services inv...
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9:30
Dollar slides as September Fed cut nearly a done deal
NY Fed President Williams says rates likely to fall. Anxiety about Trump’sefforts to influence Fed policy intensifies. Spotlight turns to PCE inflationnumbers and next week’s NFP. S&P 500 hits new record, but Nvidia slidesaf...
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4:23
Equities rebound ahead of Nvidia earnings, dollar also firms
Steadier bonds and AI optimism help stocks to bounce back; Nvidia eyed. Dollar edges up as Fed independence fears ease slightly. But inflation and borrowing concerns keep risk appetite in check.Risk Warning: Our services involve a signif...
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4:59
Dollar wobbles as Trump tries to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook
Fed’s independence under attack again as Trump wants to oust Lisa Cook. Dollar skids but later recovers, US yield curve steepens slightly, gold edges up. Stocks turn negative as Fed rally fades, PCE inflation awaited. Euro slips as French gover...
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4:56
Fed Chair Powell pushes the dollar off a cliff
Powell hints at a September cut, traders sell dollars. Wall Street indices rally, Dow Jones hits fresh record high. Attention to slowly shift to PCE inflation data later this week. BoJ Gov. Ueda expresses optimism about another rate hike soon.<...
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4:06
Tariff and Fed developments weigh on dollar’s recovery
Muted risk appetite; equity indices edge higher, bitcoin struggles. August 12 deadline for US-China truce in the spotlight. Gold flirts with $3,400 as US prepares to tariff gold bar imports. Eventful BoE meeting boosts the pound....
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4:13
Week Ahead: US inflation data and RBA decision enter the limelight
US CPI and PPI data awaited amid dovish Fed bets. RBA ready to cut rates as Australian inflation slows. UK jobs and GDP data to shake the pound after BoE.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of...
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5:41
Dollar suffers from Trump’s tariff announcements
Tariffs back in the spotlight; China could be next. Equities shrug off tariff headlines but dollar weakens. Gold rises despite progress made in the US-Russia talks. BoE to cut rates; pound’s performance hinges on degree of dovishness.Ris...
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4:45
Stagflation fears keep dollar pinned near lows but stocks rebound
Markets subdued after ISM Services PMI revives inflation and growth worries. Dollar returns to post-NFP lows, gold eases from highs. Trump flags tariffs on pharmaceuticals and chips but equities inch higher.Risk Warning: Our services inv...
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