The current market environment is the definition of a “powder keg” waiting for a spark, something that the February US Non-Farm Payroll report could be. While the Wednesday relief rally offered a temporary reprieve, the Read more…
Today’s US Non-Farm Payroll report has taken on unusual importance in a week dominated by geopolitical turmoil. The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has triggered a surge in oil prices and pushed US Read more…
While the lift in oil prices has raised concerns about inflation and the risk of monetary policy tightening in many countries, we view the risks facing the RBNZ as two-sided given the economy’s weak starting Read more…
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Key Highlights USD/JPY gained pace for a move above 156.00 and 156.50. A major rising channel is forming with support at 156.75 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD remains at risk of more downsides below 1.1600. Read more…
Crude oil has entered a new phase of the geopolitical crisis. WTI crude officially broke above the 80 per barrel level, marking both an important psychological milestone and its highest level since mid-2024. The move Read more…
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin cautioned that the Fed need to reassess its policy risks as recent economic data and geopolitical developments complicate the inflation outlook. In remarks to Bloomberg Television overnight, Barkin highlighted that Read more…
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Key insights from the week that was. In Australia, GDP rose 0.8% in Q4. While this fell short of our revised forecast of 1.1%, it was still a robust result which, together with recent revisions, Read more…
Australia’s economy is in a cyclical upswing, and the latest quarterly accounts suggest there is more supply capacity than some feared. Public sector programs continue to absorb resources, while consumer spending is not as strong Read more…