BoE Rate Cut, UK-US Trade Deal Shift Market Sentiment
In its May meeting, the Bank of England (BoE) reduced the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%. This marks the fourth consecutive rate cut since August 2024, aimed at supporting the UK economy amid growing global trade uncertainty. Additionally, the UK an…
Monetary Policy on Hold as Fed Monitors Trade Risks
At the May meeting, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%, as widely expected by the market. This marks the third straight meeting with no change to rates. The Fed also maintained a similar policy stance compared to previous meeti…
US-China Trade Talks Spark Optimism; Gold Volatile on Shifting Sentiment
On Tuesday evening (Wednesday morning Asia time), the US and China confirmed that the first round of trade negotiations would finally begin this week, following nearly a month of escalating tariff exchanges. The announcement comes after positive remarks from both nation…
Cautious Mood Builds Ahead of Fed Decision and Trade Risks
U.S. equity markets ended their nine-day winning streak on Monday, with major indices retreating and gold prices rallying sharply—a clear sign of renewed risk aversion. Investors are increasingly cautious ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting and lingering…
Global Markets End Strong, Eyes on Fed and Trade Developments
Global and U.S. stock markets ended last week on a strong note, supported by solid April job data, better-than-expected corporate earnings, and signs of easing trade tensions. The S&P 500 extended its rally with a ninth consecutive daily gain, marking an impressive …