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European Session Offers Light Data; US Jobs Report in Focus
The European session brings mostly low-tier releases, including Germany and France’s industrial production data and Eurozone retail sales. These backward-looking indicators are unlikely to significantly influence the current market direction. The US and Canada release key labor market data today. Canada’s employment report is expected to show a decline of 12.5K jobs (vs. +7.4K previously),Continue Reading
China’s PBOC Surprises Market with 1 Trillion Yuan Liquidity Injection
China’s central bank injected 1 trillion yuan (approximately $139 billion) into the banking system via three-month reverse repos, well ahead of its typical month-end operations. The decision comes amid rising interbank borrowing costs and mounting liquidity stress, with a surge in debt maturities scheduled for June. Banks are due to repay 4.2 trillion yuan inContinue Reading
Musk’s Tweet Hints at Truce, Boosts US Equity Futures
US equity index futures climbed during the evening Globex session, responding to a tweet by Elon Musk that hinted at improved relations with Donald Trump. The positive market reaction was reinforced by supportive commentary from investor Bill Ackman. Their exchange signaled a shift toward cooperation, prompting a wave of optimism in the market. Traders interpretedContinue Reading
PBOC Sets Yuan Midpoint at 7.1935 Amid Controlled Currency Strategy
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has fixed the yuan’s daily midpoint at 7.1935 against the U.S. dollar, according to data reported by Reuters, a key signal in China’s tightly managed currency regime. As part of its managed floating exchange rate system, the PBOC sets this midpoint each morning based on prior market activity, economicContinue Reading
Japan Proposes Flexible Tariff Model Tied to U.S. Auto Sector Contributions
Japan is reworking its approach to the 25% U.S. tariff on automobile imports, moving away from calls for outright repeal in favor of a data-driven, flexible framework. The new proposal would reduce tariff rates based on how much a country and its automakers contribute to the U.S. auto sector. Leading the initiative is Japan’s chiefContinue Reading
