Market Minutes
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Eurozone wage growth hits three-decade high, complicating ECB’s policy path
Eurozone wage growth surged to a 31-year high, UK inflation exceeded expectations, and China's central bank held rates steady amid ongoing economic challenges
20 Nov 2024, 12:50
Gold and safe-haven assets surge
European stocks fell and the euro weakened amid escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions, while gold surged as investors sought safe-haven assets
19 Nov 2024, 14:19
Dollar nears 2-year high
The dollar index nears a two-year high as markets eye inflation data and central bank policies
18 Nov 2024, 13:20
Fed’s Collins leaves December rate cut in question
Fed’s Susan Collins signaled that a December rate cut remains uncertain, emphasizing the need for more data, while UK GDP growth slowed sharply in Q3, and US retail sales beat expectations with a 0.4% rise in October
15 Nov 2024, 13:59
US inflation edges higher
Inflation concerns persist globally, as U.S. inflation ticks up and central bankers in Europe caution on growth and policy impacts.
13 Nov 2024, 13:53
Trump victory ignites market surge as stocks, dollar, and yields soar
Donald Trump's victory drove US stocks, the dollar, and Treasury yields higher, as investors bet on a revival of pro-growth policies.
6 Nov 2024, 13:28
Trump wins: market reacts to red sweep
he U.S. Dollar strengthened significantly, rising about 1.5% as investors adjusted their positions in response to the election outcome
6 Nov 2024, 11:01
US job growth slows to lowest rate since 2020
The U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, well below market expectations of 113,000 and following downward revisions to previous months, as hurricanes and strike actions weighed on hiring across key sectors
1 Nov 2024, 14:14
Global Q3 economic wrap: US slowdown & Eurozone surprises
The U.S. economy grew by 2.8% in Q3, slightly under expectations, while strong consumer spending and a resilient job market supported growth. In Europe, Germany’s inflation rose to 2%, and Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4%, with both Germany and France exceeding forecasts.
30 Oct 2024, 14:11
Political shift lifts USD/JPY as Japan's ruling party loses ground
Mixed start with strong USD driven by rising yields and Fed rate cut expectations
28 Oct 2024, 05:55