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Monthly Archives: March 2025
UK business confidence remained unchanged, matching its recent high, driven by strong retail sentiment and trading prospects
Written on March 31, 2025 at 1:51 am, by davin
UK business confidence held steady in March, buoyed by retailers, despite manufacturing worries and economic uncertainties.
The People’s Bank of China took action against two individuals for spreading false interest rate rumours
Written on March 31, 2025 at 1:21 am, by davin
Chinese authorities investigated misinformation on interest rate cuts; over 47,000 penalized under the “Clean Net” campaign.
US equity index futures opened lower following a significant Friday slump and bleak weekend news updates
Written on March 31, 2025 at 12:21 am, by davin
US equities dipped; Goldman Sachs raises recession odds to 35%, still sees rate cuts amid slowdown.
Goldman Sachs has increased recession probabilities to 35%, citing concerns over trade and economic growth
Written on March 30, 2025 at 11:51 pm, by davin
Goldman Sachs raises 2025 tariff forecast, expects higher inflation, slower GDP growth, and rising recession risks.
China’s finance ministry invests $69 billion in major state banks to enhance economic growth and stability
Written on March 30, 2025 at 10:51 pm, by davin
China injects $69B into four major banks to strengthen capital buffers and spur economic growth.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency intends to classify crypto assets as financial products, introducing trading regulations
Written on March 30, 2025 at 10:21 pm, by davin
Japan plans to classify crypto assets as financial products, introducing insider trading laws by 2026.
Trump expressed anger towards Putin, threatening further tariffs on Russian oil if peace isn’t reached
Written on March 30, 2025 at 9:51 pm, by davin
Trump threatens tariffs and sanctions on Russian oil if Putin hinders Ukraine peace talks with leadership demands.
The upcoming session will focus on China’s official PMIs for March, indicating potential improvements.
Written on March 30, 2025 at 9:21 pm, by davin
China’s March PMI data expected to show slight improvements, offering insights into shifting economic momentum.
Market liquidity is thin on Monday mornings, impacting forex prices; caution is advised when trading
Written on March 30, 2025 at 8:21 pm, by davin
Low market liquidity marks the FX week’s start, with minor rate changes and caution advised.
Optimism has waned due to fiscal concerns, affecting the Trump and Fed strategies regarding markets
Written on March 29, 2025 at 7:51 pm, by davin
Market optimism wanes amid US deficit concerns, inflation surprises, and fading hopes for interest rate cuts.
