Treasury yields have entered a volatile phase as global markets respond to shifting expectations around future interest rate moves. These fluctuations—closely watched by investors—reflect deeper uncertainty about economic momentum, inflation trends, and central bank strategies. Australia, in particular, has seen heightened sensitivity to yield movements, with investors reassessing the cost …
Read More »Yen Under Pressure as Markets Weigh Japan’s Fiscal Risks and Diverging Central Bank Paths
The Japanese Yen slipped again on Thursday, losing part of its earlier recovery as the US Dollar held firm in quiet, holiday-thinned trading. The broader mood in currency markets continues to work against the Yen, which has struggled for direction amid growing unease about Japan’s fiscal outlook and a lack …
Read More »Dollar Edges Up in Thin Holiday Trade but Still Set for Biggest Weekly Drop in Four Months
The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly on Thursday in subdued trading due to the Thanksgiving holiday, though the currency remained on track for its steepest weekly decline in four months. By 04:49 ET (09:49 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 99.69, with volumes muted as U.S. markets stayed closed …
Read More »Gold dips as markets lock in December Fed rate cut bets
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Thursday, easing slightly after a strong week-long advance driven by mounting expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. Speculation that a more dovish successor could replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell after his term ends in 2026 also …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Steady as Global Bond Rally Offsets Strong Economic Data
U.S. Treasury yields showed a mixed performance on Wednesday, balancing between stronger-than-expected economic data and a broad rally in global bond markets. While the latest figures highlighted robust activity in the manufacturing sector, investor interest in long-term debt remained resilient, thanks in part to movements in the UK bond market.Over …
Read More »Wages Slow as Fed’s Beige Book Signals Tepid Economic Momentum
The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve paints a picture of an economy moving with caution, as wage growth continues at only a modest pace across most regions. The report—released eight times a year to summarize real-time economic conditions—indicates that slow wage gains have contributed to further moderation in …
Read More »Yen Under Pressure as Markets Bet on a December Fed Rate Cut
The Japanese Yen remained on the defensive on Wednesday, even as the US Dollar softened across global currency markets. The Dollar–Yen pair held its ground, reflecting a mix of shifting interest-rate expectations in the United States and persistent uncertainty surrounding Japan’s monetary outlook.Traders continued to build expectations that the Federal …
Read More »Post Powell Speculations: Dollar Slips as Hassett Emerges in Fed Succession Race
The U.S. dollar weakened on Wednesday, erasing its early gains and closing nearly flat, as investors balanced mixed economic signals with fresh political developments. At the start of trading, stronger‑than‑expected U.S. data gave the greenback a lift. That momentum quickly faded when the Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index for November fell …
Read More »British Autumn Budget 2025: Implications for BoE Policy and the Pound in the Short Term
On 26 November 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Autumn Budget 2025 to Parliament, aiming to bridge a fiscal gap estimated at £20–30 billion amid slowing economic growth and elevated inflation. The budget, featuring tax hikes totaling £26 billion—including a three-year freeze on personal tax thresholds, increased National Insurance …
Read More »Gold Rallies in Asia as Weak U.S. Data Boosts December Fed Rate-Cut Expectations
Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Wednesday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. Haven demand also remained firm despite a broader risk-on rally across global markets. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,166.13 an ounce, while February …
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