About: luna
Recent Posts by luna
Powell’s cautious remarks weighs on market sentiment
After recent rate cuts and shifting expectations around central bank policy, investors are watching fresh data from the U.S. and Europe for signs of how much easing lies ahead. Global economic growth concerns, inflation trajectories and geopolitical undercurrents continue to influence sentiment. KEY INDICATORS MARKET MOVERS USD/JPY Crude Oil WTI NEWS HEADLINES Currencies Commodities Equities Continue Reading
GBP Drifts on Weak Data and Fiscal Jitters
The British pound slipped slightly below the $1.35 handle on Monday, with momentum subdued as traders digest the broader implications of the disappointing September PMI release and a worrying surge in public borrowing. The latest S&P Global PMI showed a sharp slowdown in private-sector activity, with the services sector expanding at a slower pace and manufacturing continuing Continue Reading
Week ahead: Market reacts to policy moves and geopolitical tensions
Global economic dynamics are shifting as the UK and Japan increase their holdings of US Treasury bonds while China continues to reduce its exposure, reflecting diverging financial strategies amid global uncertainty. The Bank of England held interest rates steady at 4% and scaled back its quantitative tightening program, signaling a more cautious stance in the Continue Reading
Fed being watched closely, rate cuts expected
Today is a pivotal day as the markets brace for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest meeting and rate‑decision. Speculation is high over whether the Fed will cut rates (likely by 25 basis points) and how dovish its messaging has been. Ripple effect is expected across the board, including but not limited to currencies, equities and Continue Reading
Week ahead: Stocks climb as Fed cut odds rise
US inflation and jobs data lifted expectations of Fed rate cuts, driving US stocks to record highs. In Europe, the ECB held rates steady, with its upbeat outlook on growth and inflation tempering bets on further cuts. Meanwhile, Trump dropped his nomination of a hawkish China policy adviser, fuelling speculation he may adopt a more Continue Reading
