Author name: Market Outlook

Rate Pause Expected, But Powell’s Tone Holds the Key The Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to extend its pause on rate cuts in March, but traders are laser-focused on the Statement of Economic Projections (SEP), particularly the Dot Plot and Chair Jerome Powell’s speech, both of which will shape market expectations for the next policy move. Hints of a prolonged […]

Fed, BoJ, and BoE in Focus Amid Heightened Policy Uncertainty Global investors are gearing up for a pivotal week of central bank decisions, with monetary policymakers navigating the economic turbulence triggered by President Donald Trump’s escalating trade measures. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is widely expected to maintain its current policy stance after last month’s rate hike,

Greenback Strengthens Amid Fiscal Certainty, Tariff Uncertainty Lingers The U.S. dollar extended its rally into Friday, with a key index tracking the greenback advancing for a third consecutive session as a stopgap funding bill appeared set to avert a government shutdown. The move alleviates a major source of uncertainty for markets, which remain on edge

Crude Prices Ease as Traders Weigh Supply Constraints Against Growth Risks Oil prices pulled back slightly after a sharp rally, as traders weighed tight U.S. fuel inventories against mounting concerns over global economic headwinds. Gasoline stockpiles plunged by 5.7 million barrels well beyond market expectations fueling optimism for stronger seasonal demand. However, persistent geopolitical tensions

The latest wave of US trade restrictions took effect Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports officially kicked in. The 25% levies, imposed without exemptions, mark an aggressive escalation of his trade policies, putting pressure on key trading partners, including the European Union, Australia, South Korea, and Japan. The move is

Treasury Yields and Digital Assets Stage Recovery After a rocky start to the trading session, both US Treasury yields and cryptocurrencies clawed back earlier losses. However, sentiment across financial markets remains fragile, as investors reassess the impact of tariffs and federal spending cuts on US economic growth. Wall Street’s bullish optimism has cooled, with risk

Flight to Safety Boosts Yen, Swiss Franc, and Gold Investor anxiety over a slowing US economy has triggered a shift into traditional safe havens, lifting the yen and Swiss franc while keeping the dollar near its weakest level since November. Gold inched higher as traders sought refuge from rising economic uncertainty, while oil prices slumped

Volatility Grips Markets Amid Policy Uncertainty Financial markets have experienced sharp swings this week as investors navigate heightened geopolitical risks and conflicting signals from Washington regarding trade policy. Confusion surrounding the Trump administration’s stance on tariffs has added to market uncertainty, keeping traders on high alert. With sentiment shifting rapidly, all eyes are now on

Global Bond Rout Deepens Amid Tariff and Geopolitical Uncertainty Financial markets remain on edge as traders navigate a landscape dominated by geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies. The latest market turmoil comes as the US signals wavering support for Ukraine while delivering mixed messages on tariff policy. These uncertainties have fueled volatility across asset classes,

Relief Rally Unfolds as Washington Hints at Softening Trade Stance Markets rallied after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that the Trump administration may reconsider certain tariffs, offering a glimmer of hope to investors rattled by prolonged trade tensions. US Treasuries held onto Tuesday’s losses, while the dollar strengthened against all G-10 peers as President