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Back to SearchFriday: Powell fuels doubts about Dec rate cut
Markets are mixed, weighing up a trade truce between China and the US against emerging doubts over whether the Fed can cut again this year. The ECB a…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Thursday: Fed cuts and will end QT
The Fed has just cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points, as expected, and says it will end its Quantitative Tightening (QT) from December 1. The …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Wednesday: Markets steady ahead of Fed call
Markets are steady ahead of the Fed’s expected rate cut tomorrow. Australia’s disinflation progress is set to have stalled in Q3. And South Korea get…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday: 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…
6 months, 2 weeks 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…
6 months, 2 weeks 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…
6 months, 3 weeks 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…
6 months, 3 weeks 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…
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …
6 months, 3 weeks ago