Market Minutes

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Dollar and gold rise on geopolitical risks

Investors await key macro releases, including industrial production and import/export price data, alongside Canada's inflation report.

Central banks in focus this week

Asian markets rose on China's stimulus push as investors await central bank decisions from the Fed, BoJ, and SNB, with rate shifts and inflation trends in focus.

Gold steady as markets await Trump-Putin talk

Global markets remain cautious, focused on China’s economy, U.S. sentiment, and central bank policies.

US PPI slows more than expected

U.S. producer prices rose 0.3% in February, below expectations, with annual inflation easing to 3.2%.

PPI in focus after CPI surprise

After softer CPI data, focus shifts to PPI for signs of persistent business inflation

US inflation comes in lower than expected

U.S. inflation eased to 2.8% in February, but rising tariffs under President Trump could push prices higher. The EU retaliated with tariffs on $28.3 billion of U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions.

Market Focus: CPI and trade shifts

Investors await the U.S. CPI report, key to shaping Fed policy expectations

Recession concerns drag Wall Street lower

Wall Street plunged as recession fears deepened, the euro hit a four-month high, and geopolitical tensions escalated with stalled U.S.-China trade talks and Ukraine's latest drone strike on Russia.

Gold faces resistance near $2,900

Investor sentiment remains fragile due to uncertainties in global trade policies and economic stability, prompting some safe-haven demand

Five key U.S. economic data points to watch this week

Investors are set to analyze key U.S. economic data releases this week, with reports on job openings, inflation, and consumer sentiment shaping market sentiment and Federal Reserve policy expectations.