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Tariffs and U.S. Labor Market in Focus for Financial Markets This Week
Financial markets are starting the week on a positive note, awaiting key U.S. labor market data and monitoring developments regarding tariffs and U.S. public finances. Equities are expected to rise, while bond yields continue to decline.
Investors Await PCE Data and Upcoming Fed Moves
Financial markets are focused on the upcoming moves by the Fed, and investors are awaiting the latest PCE inflation data to assess whether a rate cut could already be possible in July, especially in light of yesterday’s labor market and [+]
Mounting Pressure on the Fed
As political pressure around the Federal Reserve Chair increases, financial markets are awaiting tomorrow’s PCE inflation data to determine whether there will be any acceleration on the U.S. monetary policy front. Meanwhile, both equities and bonds continue to rise, although [+]
Markets turn risk-on as Middle East tensions ease and Fed signals rate cut openness
Markets are once again feeling the wind of risk-on sentiment, as investors acknowledge the truce in the Middle East and listen closely to the potential signals from the Federal Reserve for a possible rate cut as early as July. Equities [+]
Financial Markets Breathe a Sigh of Relief
Financial markets are buoyed by finally positive news coming from the Middle East. The underlying setup for both equities and bonds has never been affected.
Risk-Off Sentiment Rises Amid Middle East Tensions
Another complicated Monday for financial markets, which will have to deal with tensions in the Middle East and the potential impact on oil prices. In a risk-off climate, gold is rising while cryptocurrencies are falling. Meanwhile, the June PMI surveys [+]
Markets Struggle Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
Financial markets remain uncertain, searching for clues to a resolution on the two major fronts: tariffs and geopolitical tensions. Precious metals continue to rise, while equities remain weak.
Markets Digest the Fed’s Decision
Financial markets acknowledge the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, but uncertainty remains regarding the future moves of the U.S. central bank. Wall Street is closed for a public holiday. European equities are expected to open weak, while gold [+]
Financial Markets Uncertain Amid Middle East Crisis and FED Decision
Financial markets continue to monitor developments in the Middle East crisis and the potential consequences for global inflation. Today is also FED day, but expectations point to a postponement of any interest rate cut. Equity markets are in a wait-and-see [+]
Financial Markets Hold Steady in Cautious Trade
Financial markets are showing a cautious attitude, trying to assess the potential developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran, while also keeping an eye on the Fed and tariffs. The day appears uncertain for equity markets.
Financial markets brace for a turbulent week
A decidedly complicated week is beginning for the financial markets. On one side, there are the immediate and long-term repercussions of the war between Israel and Iran; on the other, the issue of tariffs, with the White House still threatening [+]
Financial Markets Rattled by Middle East Military Escalation
A new, yet another, phase of uncertainty looms on the horizon for financial markets. With the tariff issue still unresolved, investors are now facing the military escalation in the Middle East. The Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities has led [+]
Financial Markets on Edge: Trump Issues New ‘Threat’ After US-China Deal
Barely enough time to digest the announcement of a preliminary agreement with China, and Trump surprises the markets by hinting at the possibility of a sort of ‘ultimatum’ on tariffs for all trade partners with whom an agreement has not [+]
Markets Show Cautious Optimism Ahead of US-China Talks and Inflation Report
Equity markets remain cautiously optimistic, awaiting further (positive) news from the US/China negotiations and the May US inflation data. Gold is taking a pause, as are yields on US government bonds.
Markets in Risk-On Mode Amid US-China Talks Optimism
Financial markets maintain a generally positive tone as they await new developments from the negotiations between the US and China. Intermarket indicators confirm a “risk-on” phase.
Tariff Issues to Dominate Financial Markets Again This Week
It will be another week dominated by the tariff issue, with the renewed rapprochement between the US and China setting a positive tone for the markets on this second Monday of June, as investors await US inflation data due midweek. [+]
Financial Markets in the Spotlight as U.S. Jobs Data Looms
As the political debate heats up with the clash between Trump and Musk, investors await the official U.S. employment data for May and the potential implications for monetary policy decisions. The tone of the U.S. equity markets remains positive, while [+]
Financial Markets Show Positive Tone as ECB Takes the Spotlight
Financial markets continue to show a generally positive tone in equities, despite macroeconomic signals indicating a slowdown in the U.S. private sector, while awaiting moves from the European Central Bank.
Financial markets must reckon with another episode in the tariff saga
The week on financial markets continues with investors in wait-and-see mode. On the one hand, new data on the state of the U.S. economy and labor market will arrive; on the other, markets must reckon with another episode in the [+]
Financial Markets in Holding Pattern Ahead of U.S. Jobs Figures
Financial markets are showing slightly less engagement with the latest skirmishes on the tariff front and are awaiting key data on the U.S. labor market and inflation in the Eurozone. The corporate bond market remains well-positioned, while there is more [+]