On March 12, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor, Tiff Macklem, addressed the central bank’s policy direction during a press conference following the decision to lower its policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 2.75%. Governor Macklem also responded to questions from the media, elaborating on the …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Cools in February, Easing Pressure on the Fed
U.S. consumer prices rose at a slower-than-expected pace in February, signaling a potential cooling in inflation that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. According to government data released on Wednesday, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.8% year-over-year, down from 3.0% in January. On a monthly …
Read More »European Stocks Rise as EU Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Imports
European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday as investors reacted to the European Union’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports worth up to €26 billion. Market sentiment was also boosted by the U.S. decision to resume intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine after Kyiv expressed support for …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices remained steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation report. The metal continued to find support from its safe-haven appeal amid ongoing volatility surrounding President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies. Spot gold held at $2,911.17 per ounce, while gold futures …
Read More »Sterling Continues to Surge on Weaker US Dollar
The British pound has continued its upward trajectory since the start of trading on Tuesday, bolstered by a weakening US dollar, which has been further impacted by US President Donald Trump’s trade policies and recent developments in that area. Sterling/dollar rose to 1.2959, compared to the previous day’s close of …
Read More »“Trump’s Tariff Tango: Backtracks, Ceasefire Hopes, and Economic Optimism
In a whirlwind of announcements, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred both domestic and international attention. Within hours of declaring on his Truth Social account a plan to impose a 50% double tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, Trump appeared to backtrack. Facing pressure from market reactions and his …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: US Dollar Faces Persistent Pressure Amid Recession Concerns
Tuesday saw no relief for the US Dollar as it continued to face significant downward pressure, with its value plunging to levels not seen since early October. The Greenback’s decline comes amid mounting concerns over tariffs and fears of a potential US economic slowdown.On Wednesday, March 12, the US Dollar …
Read More »Oil Edges Higher on Weaker Dollar, But Recession and Tariff Fears Weigh
Crude oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar, but gains were restrained by persistent concerns about a U.S. economic slowdown and the impact of escalating tariffs on global trade.Brent crude futures settled 28 cents, or 0.4%, higher at $69.56 a barrel after dipping to $68.63 …
Read More »Bank of Canada on Edge: Trade War Sparks Rate Cut Predictions
Trade Tensions Force Bank of Canada to Consider Deeper Rate CutsThe Bank of Canada is facing mounting pressure to aggressively lower its policy interest rate in response to escalating trade tensions with the United States. Economists widely anticipate the central bank will initiate a series of cuts, potentially starting with …
Read More »European Stocks Steady Amid Tariff Concerns and Coalition Uncertainty; Volkswagen Guidance in Focus
European stock markets ended Tuesday on a broadly steady note, largely recovering from Monday’s sell-off that had been driven by fears over the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans on the U.S. economy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 remained mostly unchanged after hitting its lowest level in nearly …
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