WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 19
Friday US markets achieved new records following the Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate cut, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq reaching all-time highs. Intel surged over 22% after Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment partnership. The Bank of Japan held rates steady but announced plans to sell ETF holdings, sparking rate increase speculation. […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 12
Friday US August inflation came in at 2.9% year-over-year, while jobless claims hit a four-year high. Markets are pricing in a 25-basis point Fed rate cut next week, with expectations of three total cuts in 2025. The Bank of Russia cut rates by 100bps to 17% as inflation pressures eased, while Turkey’s central bank reduced […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 6
Friday U.S. labor data showed only 22,000 jobs added in August versus 75,000 expected, pushing unemployment to 4.3%, its highest since late 2021. Markets responded with Treasury yields falling and the dollar weakening, while pricing in a 99% chance of a September Fed rate cut. Auto stocks gained on GST reform hopes, while tech stocks […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – AUGUST 29
Friday U.S. jobless claims fell to 229,000, while GDP growth reached 3.3% in Q2 2025, exceeding forecasts due to consumer spending and AI investments. European markets declined as French inflation dropped to 0.9% and German inflation increased to 2.1%. China’s stock market recorded its largest monthly gain since September 2024. Thursday US GDP growth […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – AUGUST 22
Friday Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled on Friday that a rate cut could come in September, noting that the outlook and shifting risks may justify a policy adjustment. In his remarks on the economy and the Fed’s policy framework, Powell emphasized that inflation risks remain tilted upward, pointing out that tariff-related pressures are now […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – AUGUST 15
Friday U.S. producer prices jumped 0.9% in July, tempering expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts in September, though markets still price in a 90% chance of a 25-basis point reduction. Chinese markets advanced despite concerning economic indicators, with new data showing weakening retail sales and industrial output. Oil prices declined ahead of the Trump-Putin […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – AUGUST 8
Friday The FTSE 100 rose while European markets showed mixed performance at the end of a hectic week dominated by central bank decisions, corporate earnings, and speculation over a possible pause in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as Donald Trump prepares for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. Global markets reacted to U.S. trade policy shifts. Trump’s nomination […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – AUGUST 1
Friday Global markets declined sharply after US President Trump announced extensive new tariffs on trading partners, with rates ranging from 10% to 41%. The US dollar index reached a two-month high near 100 following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain current rates. European inflation stayed at the ECB’s 2% target in July, with core inflation […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – JULY 25
Friday US markets hit record levels with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs, supported by strong corporate earnings and trade deal optimism. US futures moved higher. European markets saw moderate declines while awaiting US-EU trade agreements, and the ECB maintained current interest rates amid ongoing monitoring of trade and inflation. Asian markets broadly […]
WEEKLY MARKET AND ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS – JULY 18
Price Action Bitcoin demonstrated significant upward momentum with a 2% gain to $120.3K, supported by strong bullish sentiment as evidenced by high funding rates and positioning above key moving averages, while maintaining stability despite $2.1M in liquidations. The cryptocurrency’s immediate outlook suggests potential for further gains above $122.8K if momentum continues, though caution remains warranted […]
