BoE cuts to 4.00%, hawkish 5-4 vote lifts Sterling

Asian markets kicked off the week on a positive note, buoyed by the record-breaking rally in US markets last week. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have spurred strong rallies in metals, stock investors appear relatively calm. Trading activity today may be muted due to bank holidays in several European countries and […]

Aussie edged lower in Tuesday’s Asian session after minutes from the RBA’s July meeting confirmed a dovish bias, despite the surprise interest rate hold. The Board remains inclined to ease further, with the debate centered around timing rather than direction. Markets are leaning heavily toward an August rate cut, especially if Q2 CPI doesn’t deliver […]

Asian investors kicked off the week on a positive note, with equities advancing after Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a dovish tone at Jackson Hole. Gains were particularly strong in Hong Kong, though most regional markets saw upward momentum, reflecting belief that the Fed appears ready to ease again soon. Still, market expectations have essentially […]