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Markets focus on Jackson Hole symposium as Fed faces pressure to cut
Markets are squarely focused on this week’s Jackson Hole symposium, where central bank officials will provide guidance on growth, inflation and the potential pass-through from recently imposed tariffs. A September rate cut remains the base case, but investors want clearer signals on how aggressive the Federal Reserve is prepared to be.
19 Aug 2025, 09:39
Markets attentive to the U.S.–Russia summit; oil declines
Financial markets remain focused on the US–Russia summit, where a ceasefire in the Russia–Ukraine conflict is being sought. Oil prices are slipping, while expectations for Fed rate cuts remain uncertain.
15 Aug 2025, 20:00Producer price index fuels uncertainty over inflation rebound; bond yields rise
U.S. producer price data surprised to the upside, sparking concerns of an inflation resurgence and driving bond yields higher, while the dollar gained ground.
15 Aug 2025, 06:15U.S. markets at record highs as oil continues to decline
U.S. equity markets surged to fresh all-time highs on expectations of monetary easing from the Federal Reserve, while oil prices extended their decline amid a steady build in U.S. inventories.
14 Aug 2025, 07:29Inflation data shifts Fed expectations as markets grapple with uncertainty
From softer U.S. inflation data to renewed political pressure from Donald Trump on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, equity markets showed signs of unease after the New York close.
13 Aug 2025, 06:59Trump's trade policy shifts: Tariffs, gold, and global market reactions
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, generates optimistic expectations that ease uncertainty following his statements on tariff restraint.
12 Aug 2025, 07:55US gold tariffs disrupt Swiss exports; BoE's hawkish cut bolsters sterling
Washington’s surprise move to levy tariffs on one-kilo gold bars shakes the global bullion trade, while Swiss exporters face a double blow from Trump’s 39% tariff regime.
8 Aug 2025, 08:37BoE set for rate cut, but hawkish caution prevails amid sticky inflation
The Bank of England is widely expected to deliver a 25bp cut to 4.00%, but will likely avoid signaling an aggressive easing cycle as inflation expectations rise.
7 Aug 2025, 07:53Targeted tariffs, dovish Fed bets, and labor weakness shape global markets
New U.S. sector-specific tariff threats, Fed leadership uncertainty, and signs of global labor market strain drive cautious sentiment across major asset classes.
6 Aug 2025, 07:38Pound firms ahead of BoE test as Swiss Franc, Euro lag
Sterling stands out as the week’s second-best performer amid Euro and Franc softness, but traders eye the BoE decision for direction. Meanwhile, trade tensions persist globally, Japan hints at rate hikes, and China posts strong services data.
5 Aug 2025, 09:50