Monthly Archives: February 2025
Japanese Yen Strengthens Amid Surging JGB Yield
Written on February 20, 2025 at 5:25 am, by pumarketings
Market Summary The market’s focus remained on the FOMC meeting minutes, seeking clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. As expected, the Fed maintained a cautious stance, balancing a resilient U.S. economy with uncertainties surrounding the Trump administration’s potential inflationary policies. Initially, the dollar strengthened post-release, but confidence in the greenback later waned, leadingContinue Reading
Eyes on Today’s FOMC Minutes
Written on February 19, 2025 at 5:32 am, by pumarketings
Market Summary The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) delivered a larger rate cut by 50 bps, weighing heavily on the Kiwi dollar. The NZD/USD pair tumbled to a weekly low, under pressure from the central bank’s dovish stance, as policymakers signaled further rate cuts ahead to support the country’s struggling economy. Unlike the RBA,Continue Reading
Renew Optimism Fuels Hong Kong Equity Market
Written on February 18, 2025 at 5:47 am, by pumarketings
Market Summary With U.S. markets closed for a public holiday, Chinese equities dominated global market attention. Investor confidence surged after President Xi met with top tech leaders, signaling a more accommodative stance toward the sector. The Hang Seng Index is nearing a five-month high, while the Hang Seng Tech Index has jumped over 25% thisContinue Reading
