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Week Ahead: Moody Swings Markets with Cuts
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:15 am, by casandra
Moody’s U.S. downgrade shakes global markets as traders eye inflation, PMIs, and political dysfunction ahead. – vtmarkets.com
The House Price Index in China increased from -4.6% to -4% in April
Written on May 19, 2025 at 5:10 am, by davin
China’s House Price Index rose to -4% in April, showing improvement from the previous -4.6% figure.
Imports of poultry from certain Brazilian regions have been halted by Japan’s Agriculture Ministry due to bird flu
Written on May 19, 2025 at 4:45 am, by davin
Japan halts poultry imports from Brazil due to bird flu outbreak in Montenegro City and Rio Grande do Sul.
The US Dollar’s decline amid fiscal worries aids EUR/USD’s recovery, approaching 1.1200 from lower levels
Written on May 19, 2025 at 4:40 am, by davin
Euro rises 0.28% against Dollar as US credit rating dips, trade tensions ease, and ECB signals cuts.
Japan’s PM Ishiba insists he won’t agree to US auto tariffs while pursuing a favourable trade agreement
Written on May 19, 2025 at 4:15 am, by davin
Prime Minister Ishiba opposes U.S. auto tariffs, complicating trade talks ahead of Japan’s upper house election.
Reluctant to accept US tariffs on vehicles, Japan’s PM Ishiba emphasised the importance of a mutually beneficial agreement
Written on May 19, 2025 at 4:10 am, by davin
Japanese PM Ishiba criticizes US car tariffs, stresses fair trade, and warns against bond-funded tax cuts.
Reuters anticipates the PBOC will establish the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2057 today
Written on May 19, 2025 at 3:45 am, by davin
The PBOC sets the yuan’s midpoint daily, allowing limited fluctuation and intervenes to ensure stability.
Cautiously approaching the closing bell, the S&P 500 reacted to Moody’s downgrade news earlier that day
Written on May 19, 2025 at 3:40 am, by davin
Moody’s downgrade prompts cautious trading; macroeconomic shifts impact sectors, while investors weigh fiscal policy uncertainty.
Bitcoin reached its peak since January, supported by a weakened US dollar and rising gold prices
Written on May 19, 2025 at 3:15 am, by davin
Bitcoin surges past $106,400 as US dollar weakens; global currencies and gold also see gains.
A bullish breakout above $135 positions NVIDIA towards $163–$174, driven by AI data-centre demand
Written on May 19, 2025 at 3:10 am, by davin
NVIDIA surges past key zones, driven by AI, data-center demand, and strong technical and fundamental growth.
