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BoC Decision Next Week, What’s in Store for the Markets?
Tuesday,11 March 2025, 01:50 – Japan GDP (QoQ) (Q4) Japan’s preliminary GDP data for Q4 2024 showed a 0.7% quarter-on-quarter expansion, exceeding market forecasts of 0.3% and equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.8%. This rise was largely fueled by net exports, as a notable 2.1% drop in imports outweighed a 1.1% increase inContinue Reading
Nasdaq Dips Amid Tariff Concerns and AI Skepticism
Fundamental Analysis * U.S. stock markets suffered a steep selloff as worries over tariffs and doubts about AI-driven growth weighed on sentiment. The Nasdaq Composite plunged 2.6%, officially entering correction territory, while the Dow Jones fell over 400 points and the S&P 500 dropped nearly 2%. Investor uncertainty lingers over Trump’s trade policies, despite aContinue Reading
Hang Seng Rallies as China Unveils Bold Stimulus Measures
Fundamental Analysis * HK50 soared after Chinese authorities committed to robust stimulus initiatives aimed at bolstering economic growth. During the National People’s Congress (NPC), China reaffirmed its 5% GDP growth target for 2025 and introduced measures to stimulate domestic consumption, including subsidies, pension hikes, and financial aid for households. These actions address concerns over deflation,Continue Reading
Oil Prices Dip as Fears upon Oil Supply Disruption Waned
Fundamental Analysis * US-Iran Nuclear Talks Potential Wane on Fears upon Supply Disruption: Oil prices declined following positive developments in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and renewed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire discussions. The resumption of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, with Russia mediating discussions on Tehran’s nuclear program and regional influence, has raised expectations of a potentialContinue Reading
Gold Rebounds on Risk-off Sentiment
Fundamental Analysis * Trade War Fears Persist, Gold Rebounds: Gold prices rebounded as risk-off sentiment drove investors toward safe-haven assets. The failure to reach a consensus between the U.S. and Ukraine on the Russia-Ukraine conflict has heightened uncertainties. Additionally, the U.S. has implemented aggressive tariffs, raising concerns of retaliatory measures from China, which could furtherContinue Reading
