Expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve, coupled with ongoing geopolitical tensions, continue to dampen investor sentiment, steering them away from riskier assets. This shift is evident in weaker equity markets and a persistent bid for safe-haven...
Market Fundamentals: The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Services PMI fell to a three-month low of 52.1, down from 56.0 in the previous month and below market expectations. This weaker-than-expected reading reflects a slowdown in the...
Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Catherine Mann had already been expected to advocate for a steady monetary policy stance. During an International Monetary Fund (IMF) panel discussion, she emphasized the risks of premature rate cuts, citing...
Market Fundamentals: The US Dollar (USD) remains resilient despite a brief corrective slide from a four-month high reached on Wednesday. Market optimism surrounding stronger economic growth and rising inflation under a potential second term for...
Market Fundamentals: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) provided an optimistic economic outlook during a recent press conference, stating that the economy remains stable with growing signs of positive momentum. Consumption continues to recover,...
