The GBP/USD outlook shows improving risk appetite after Trump paused reciprocal tariffs. Trump imposed a 125% tariff on China, worsening its trade relations with the US. Britain will strive for an economic partnership with the US. The...
The USD/CAD forecast shows a brighter outlook for the global economy. Trump temporarily lowered reciprocal tariffs on most countries. Market participants are also looking forward to the US consumer inflation report. The USD/CAD forecast...
In March 2025, China's food prices experienced a year-over-year decline of 1.4%, which represents a moderation from the 3.3% drop observed in the previous month. This marks the second consecutive month of price reductions. The decline in...
Gold prices approached $3,090 per ounce on Thursday, further advancing more than 3% from the previous day's increase. This uptick is largely attributed to heightened demand for safe-haven assets amid escalating US-China tensions....
The South Korean won depreciated significantly, reaching around 1,460 per dollar, as escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China cast a shadow over President Trump's 90-day tariff moratorium. This moratorium featured a reduction...
In March 2025, China's consumer prices experienced a year-on-year decline of 0.1%, contrary to market expectations of a 0.1% increase. This marks the second consecutive month of decline. However, the decrease was less pronounced than...
In March 2025, China's producer prices decreased by 2.5% compared to the previous year, a sharper decline than the 2.3% anticipated by market analysts, following a 2.2% drop in February. This represents the most significant decrease...
As of March 2025, China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a further decline, marking a month-over-month decrease of -0.4%, according to the latest data updated on April 10, 2025. This downtrend from February's -0.2% suggests...
In a recent update from China's economic front, the Producer Price Index (PPI) has shown a deepening contraction as of March 2025. According to the data released on April 10, the PPI, a key measure of inflation at the wholesale level,...
China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows a sign of easing recessionary pressure as the rate of decline has slowed markedly in March 2025. Based on the latest data updated on April 10, 2025, the CPI stood at -0.1%, an improvement from...
Consumer inflation expectations in Australia increased to 4.2% in April 2025, up from March's figure of 3.6% — the lowest recorded in over four years. This recent data highlights the persistent uncertainty regarding both the domestic...
China issued a travel advisory for the United States on Wednesday, attributing their decision to the increasing strain in economic and trade relations and rising security concerns. This development comes amidst heightened tensions...
On Thursday, WTI crude oil futures hovered around $62.50 per barrel, maintaining a robust rebound of over 4% from the previous day's trading. This positive shift in risk sentiment was largely attributed to the United States' recent...
In March 2025, the value of loans in Japan grew by 2.8% compared to the previous year, a deceleration from February's 3.1% increase, which had marked the highest level in seven months. The recent data also fell short of market...
According to the latest Melbourne Institute (MI) data updated on April 10, 2025, Australia's inflation expectations have experienced a notable increase. The figures reveal that inflation expectations for April have climbed to 4.2%, up...
On Thursday, the benchmark KOSPI index surged by 5%, reaching approximately 2,409 points. This upturn followed a significant drop to a 17-month low the previous day. Investor sentiment was buoyed by President Trump's announcement of a...
On Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index experienced a robust 6% surge, exceeding the 7,800 mark. This recovery reversed earlier losses in the week, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day suspension on numerous new...
On Thursday, the Nikkei 225 Index experienced a substantial rise, climbing 6% to approach the 34,000 mark. This uptick effectively negated the losses sustained earlier in the week, following an unexpected decision by U.S. President...
On Thursday, U.S. stock futures saw a modest increase following significant gains by major indexes, fueled by President Donald Trump's decision to implement a 90-day halt on numerous new tariffs. During Wednesday's trading session, the...
In March 2025, producer prices in Japan rose by 4.2% compared to the previous year, exceeding market expectations of a 3.9% increase. This follows a slightly adjusted growth of 4.1% in the prior month, marking the 49th consecutive month...
In a dramatic turnaround in the financial markets, foreign investments in Japanese stocks have soared to new highs, according to the latest data released on April 9, 2025. The current figures show an impressive increase, with foreign...
Japan's investment in foreign bonds has taken a significant downturn, as evidenced by the recent data update from April 9, 2025. The most current indicator shows a dramatic decrease, falling from the previous figure of -5.9 billion to an...
Japan's Producer Price Index (PPI) for March 2025 has shown a notable increase, climbing to 0.4% month-over-month. This follows a stagnation in February where the PPI remained unchanged at 0.0%, marking a significant shift in the...
In an update released on April 9, 2025, Japan's central bank reported a deceleration in the growth of bank lending for March. Lending expanded by 2.8% compared to the same period last year, marking a decrease from the 3.1% growth rate...
In March 2025, Japan's Producer Price Index (PPI) experienced a modest uptick, settling at 4.2%. This marks a slight increase from February 2025, when it recorded a 4.0% growth rate. Updated on April 9, 2025, these figures highlight a...
The UK Residential Market Survey conducted by RICS indicates a notable shift in house price dynamics, with the house price balance, reflecting the difference between respondents reporting price increases versus declines, registering at...
The latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reveals a significant cooling of the UK housing market, with the house price balance reaching just 2% in March 2025. This marks a marked slowdown compared to...
Australia is preparing for trade talks with the European Union. The EU has agreed to revisit negotiations. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic proposed planning for a new timeline for reopening talks in an hour-long meeting with...
China March 2025 inflation data China CPI (YoY) (March 2025) -0.1% expected +0.1%, prior -0.7% CPI (MoM) -0.4% expected -0.2%, prior -0.2% PPI (YoY) -2.5% expected -2.3%, prior -2.2% Meanwhile, the onshore yuan, CNY, has fallen to its...
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the...
Melbourne Institute Inflation expectations. Jump to 4.2% in April 2025 prior was 3.6% The April and March numbers are both, of course, well above the actual headline inflation rate. But, expectations matter. Earlier: National Australia...
Japanese government bonds were sold on Thursday as market sentiment improved following Trump’s decision to roll back some of his strictest import tariffs. The move triggered a shift in investor appetite toward equities, lifting the...
People's Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a...
People's Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT. The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a...
The Wall Street Journal: China Has Readied a Trade-War Arsenal That Takes Aim at U.S. Companies (gated) In brief: A central thread running through (China's) calculus is how to inflict hardship on companies that bank on their ties with...
No flip flops in sight from China's Commerce Minister Had talks with EU trade chief Sefcovic China willing to deepen China-EU trade, investment and industrial cooperation China is willing to resolve differences through consultation and...
The PPI data comes from the Bank of Japan. Producer Price Index (YoY) (Mar) +4.2% expected 3.9%, prior +4.0% Producer Price Index (MoM) (Mar) +0.4% expected 0.2%, prior 0.0% This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.