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On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.8608 compared to the previous day’s fix of 6.8589 and 6.8347 Reuters estimate. PBOC FAQs The primary monetary policy objectives of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) are to safeguard price stability, including exchange rate stability, and promote economic growth. China’s central bank also aims to implement financial reforms, such as opening and developing the financial market. The PBoC is owned by the state of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), so it is not considered an autonomous institution. The Chinese…
Expect the push higher for tech stocks to keep going, says Barclays as Wall Street gets on board. They flag their favorite picks across tech sectors.
Newsquawk Week Ahead – 27th April – 1st May 2026: Highlights include Fed, BoJ, BoE, ECB, BoC, US PCE, GDP and ISM Manufacturing PMIWEEK AHEAD Markets Next Week US-IRAN PREVIEW : The week ahead centres on four key watchpoints. First, the Strait of Hormuz “red line”: President Trump has warned the US Navy could actively engage IRGC vessels suspected of laying mines or interfering with traffic, shifting from shadowing to potential direct strikes, particularly after an IRGC-escorted Iranian ship defied the blockade. Second, the nuclear deal standoff: Washington is pushing for a comprehensive deal, while Tehran insists the nuclear…
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GBP/JPY gives back part of its earlier gains on Monday as the British Pound (GBP) comes under pressure following reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face a parliamentary vote on a possible probe into whether he misled lawmakers over the appointment of Peter Mandelson.However, the downside remains limited as the Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to underperform most of its major peers, with elevated Oil prices weighing on the currency given Japan’s heavy reliance on imported energy.At the time of writing, GBP/JPY is trading around 215.67, easing slightly after hitting 216.06, its highest level since January 2008, while the…
U.S. stock-index futures dropped on Sunday as oil prices rose, ahead of a key week for Wall Street following record highs for the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq.
How Headlines Drive Financial Markets Stock market news today Traders don’t react to headlines by accident. They do it because it works. As long as market participants and automated systems respond instantly to breaking news, ignoring headlines simply isn’t an option. The real challenge isn’t whether to pay attention, but how to decide when to follow the initial reaction and when to push against it. This dynamic is especially visible during periods of geopolitical tension, such as the recent U.S.–Iran developments, where a constant stream of headlines has repeatedly triggered sharp market moves. Why Headlines Hold So Much…
President Donald Trump will be on hand for this weekend’s festivities. So will dozens of media and companies throwing events that can cost $300,000.
Commerzbank highlights that BSP raised its policy rate by 25bp to 4.50%, signalling the start of a new tightening cycle to anchor inflation expectations. Despite a hawkish tone and higher inflation forecasts, the Peso underperforming regional peers since the Iran war as the Philippines remains highly exposed to Middle East energy prices.Rate hike fails to lift weak currency”The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised the target reverse repo rate by 25bp to 4.50%. The market consensus was split 50-50 on a rate hike in a Bloomberg poll. It was BSP’s first rate hike since September 2023. The decision was aimed…