US Govt uncertainty keeps ‘Dollar on the defensive’ ahead of PMI figures
The uncertainty surrounding the shutdown has kept the dollar on the defensive so far this week, and a mild…
Read MoreShutdown roulette: Markets face blindfolded pilots and skittish passengers
Washington has taken the markets into the casino and shoved a pile of chips on the “shutdown” square,…
Read MoreWait and see
The week started with minor gains in US and European equities, despite fresh tariff threats from Donald Trump…
Read MoreShutdown fears, RBA holds, and US employment data eyed
Major US equity indices ended Monday’s session on the front foot, with the S&P 500 adding 0.3% and…
Read MoreGovernment shutdown – Dead ahead?
USD: Dec '25 is Down at 97.490. Energies: Nov '25 Crude is Down at 63.02. Financials: The Dec '25 30 Year T-Bond is Lower…
Read MoreMarkets shrug as Q3 closes
We are only hours away from the end of the 3rd quarter. Gov’t is on the verge of a…
Read MoreChina’s Manufacturing PMI continued to improve in September
China’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index was generally encouraging, rebounding to a six-month high in September. Yet, the non-manufacturing PMI…
Read MoreUSD/JPY: Downside risks mount as shutdown fears weigh on Dollar
The U.S. dollar has been on the back foot in recent sessions, hit by the twin pressures of…
Read MoreUS government shutdown looks to cancel Friday’s jobs report
Chinese stocks rise after improved PMI reading. Gaza plan helps drive Oil prices lower. US government shutdown looks…
Read MoreOil and defense stocks dominate volatility as Trump pushes Gaza peace plan closer
EU mid-market update: Oil and defense stocks dominate volatility as Trump pushes Gaza peace plan closer; Deadline is midnight…
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