Monthly Archives: June 2025
Sterling Slips as UK Labour Market Softens
Written on June 12, 2025 at 2:44 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The UK labour market is weakening, with rising unemployment and slower wage growth reinforcing dovish BoE expectations. *Markets now fully price in two BoE rate cuts by year-end, as fiscal headwinds and soft growth weigh on sentiment. *Sterling remains under pressure as resilient U.S. data and eurozone outperformance highlight GBP’s relative weakness. MarketContinue Reading
Yen Softens as Risk Sentiment Improves; BoJ Policy Shift in Focus
Written on June 12, 2025 at 2:43 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The market was focused on the U.S.-China new round of trade talks, which were extended to Tuesday. *A positive tone from President Trump at the event hammered the safe-haven gold in the last session. *Wall Street holds a “wait-and-see” mood, eyeing the trade talk outcome. Market Summary: The Japanese Yen weakened as investorContinue Reading
Markets Gain on Positive U.S.-China Trade Developments; CPI in Focus
Written on June 12, 2025 at 2:42 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Japan’s GDP beats expectations, fueling optimism over economic recover *Rising inflation increases speculation of further BOJ tightening. *BOJ may slow bond purchases as part of tightening strategy Market Summary: Global Risk Sentiment Improves on Constructive Trade TalksFinancial markets advanced as investors welcomed encouraging progress in the U.S.-China trade negotiations held in London. BothContinue Reading
