Category: Markets

Switzerland’s central bank has just taken a bold step. In a world where many central banks are hitting pause, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) has cut its key interest rate to zero, marking its sixth consecutive reduction and signaling that further easing is not off the table.  The move is not about growth or employment,...

As global headlines grow heavier and market uncertainty spreads, investors find themselves caught between rising tensions in the Middle East and a cautious U.S. Federal Reserve preparing its next monetary step. This week, the markets have been moving to the rhythm of war speculation, volatile oil prices, and mixed economic signals, all while the Fed...

Global financial markets took a sharp turn on Tuesday as the perfect storm of geopolitical conflict, economic uncertainty, and inflation risks rattled investor confidence. The latest escalation in the Middle East, paired with weaker-than-expected U.S. retail sales and import pricing pressures, triggered a sell-off across major indexes, while oil prices surged in response to fears...

In a landmark cross-border deal, Japan’s Nippon Steel Corporation is considering a capital raise to fund its monumental $14.1 billion purchase of United States Steel Corp. (USS). This acquisition, recently greenlit by America’s current president, marks Nippon Steel’s largest overseas investment to date and signals significant global expansion ambitions.  As investors ponder the financial implications...

In recent trading sessions, the U.S. dollar experienced significant gains, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed warnings from the Federal Reserve about inflation. Investors sought refuge in the safe-haven currency as uncertainty clouded the markets.  Particularly worrisome is the potential for increased U.S. involvement in conflicts involving Iran and Israel. ...

In its latest move, the Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady for the fourth consecutive time, reflecting caution about how new tariffs, immigration policies, and tax changes might impact the economy. The Fed’s target interest rate remains fixed within the 4.25%-4.5% range, unchanged now for six straight months since December.  Investors, businesses, and...

The AUD/JPY currency pair has entered a corrective phase, sliding for the second straight session and trading just beneath the 94.00 psychological level. Thursday’s action marked a 0.25% daily loss, with the pair bottoming near 93.22, before stabilizing at around 93.66 by the end of the day.  Technical signals are mixed, with some downside bias...

The USD/CAD currency pair fell sharply in early Asian trading on Friday, retreating to the 1.3600 handle, its lowest level since October 2024. This downward momentum reflects a combination of weaker-than-expected US inflation data, particularly the Producer Price Index (PPI), and a resurgence in crude oil prices tied to geopolitical tensions.  With the Federal Reserve’s...

The NZD/USD currency pair came under renewed pressure during early Friday’s Asian session, falling toward the 0.6050 mark as a combination of geopolitical instability, soft global risk sentiment, and macroeconomic data shaped a defensive tone among traders.  The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) slipped to around 0.6065, facing downward momentum against the US Dollar (USD) as...

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, surged past the $72.00 mark during early Asian trading hours on Friday, reaching $72.05, marking a sharp 6.20% gain in just one day.  This rally reflects intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are stoking investor concerns about potential disruptions in global oil supply....