Week Ahead: ECB set to cut, BoC might pause as Trump U-turns on tariffs

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Dollar slips after Fed minutes; Geopolitics keep markets on edge

Send us Fan MailDollar retreats as Fed minutes fail to strengthen hawkish bets. Middle East tensions keep inflation concerns elevated. Yen continues to weaken despite intervention risks. Stocks remain cautious, gold rebounds moderately.Risk Warning: Our services involve a signifi ...  Show more

Risk appetite stumbles as geopolitical risks resurface

Send us Fan MailMiddle East tensions return to the spotlight, pushing oil prices higher. RBNZ delivers a hawkish hike, raising questions about other central banks. Fed minutes will be closely watched as September hike odds remain elevated. Risk appetite fades; the dollar stands r ...  Show more

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