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Back to SearchTuesday: US stocks celebrate China deal hopes
US stocks hit new highs, loving signs that Donald Trump will strike a trade deal with Xi Jinping later this week. Gold slumps below US$4,000/oz as th…
5 months ago
Monday: Fed expected to cut this week
The Fed is on track to cut this week, but the Bank of Japan is expected to hold. Markets will keep a close eye on Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinp…
5 months ago
Friday: US inflation to hold Fed clues
Oil prices surge 5% to two-week highs after the United States sanctions Russian oil exports. Gold rises too. Markets will focus tonight on delayed US…
5 months ago
Thursday: Gold continues its slide
Gold continues its slide, while US stocks also drop, led by large tech stocks. Expectations the Bank of England will cut rates are rising after weake…
5 months ago
Wednesday: Gold slumps 6% as trade fear eases
Gold slumps as traders take profits and trade fears ease. Japan has a new Prime Minister. And Australian Consumer Confidence recovers slightly, as th…
5 months, 1 week ago
Tuesday: China on track for 5% growth target
Gold and US stocks jump back to near their record highs overnight. China is on track to meet its 5% GDP growth target this year, with production and …
5 months, 1 week ago
Monday: Trump backs off 100% tariff threat
Donald Trump calms fears about imposing 100% tariffs on China, saying that wouldn’t be sustainable. France’s credit rating is downgraded. Gold falls …
5 months, 1 week ago
Friday: Gold surges past US$4,300/oz
Gold surges over US$4,300/oz. Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to its highest since 2021, sending the Aussie dollar down against the Kiwi. And New…
5 months, 1 week ago
Thursday: China's deflation continues
Markets firm on easing US-China trade tensions. China’s deflation continues, as authorities set a stronger yuan fix. Australia’s job market numbers t…
5 months, 1 week ago
Wednesday: RBA leaves the door open
The US Fed chair warns of a weaker jobs market amid a shutdown data blindspot. The RBA Board leaves its options open. Australian consumer confidence …
5 months, 2 weeks ago