Market Minutes

Read snapshots of the latest market news

Copper sparks a rally as tariff talk heats up

Commodities climb as industrial metals rally, gold reclaims momentum, and oil shrugs off temporary ceasefire hopes

UK inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of chancellor's spring statement

The UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) declined to 2.8% in February, offering some relief to households and setting the stage for Chancellor Rachel Reeves's upcoming spring statement.

Yen steadies on hawkish BoJ tone

The Japanese yen stabilizes as the Bank of Japan signals potential for further rate hikes, causing the USD/JPY pair to hover around the significant 150 threshold.

Tariff tensions ease, caution lingers

Commodities weigh optimism against uncertainty in a geopolitically charged week

Gold holds as markets look for direction

Commodities find footing amid trade tensions and supply dynamics

GBP/USD drops ahead of BoE decision

Persistent inflation and trade policy uncertainty may reinforce the Bank of England’s stance on interest rates

Fed holds rates steady amid heightened economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate, citing increased economic uncertainty and revising growth and inflation forecasts.

All eyes on Fed rate decision

The Federal Reserve set to make first interest rate decisions since outbreak of trade war.

BoJ holds rates steady, Fed expected to follow suit

Rate cuts remain off the table, investors will analyze the Fed’s stance on inflation amid trade uncertainty

Gold surpasses $3,000 amid geopolitical tensions

Gold prices reached unprecedented levels, surpassing the $3,030 per ounce mark, as geopolitical uncertainties and currency market movements influenced global financial markets.