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Dollar advanced broadly after US President Donald Trump escalated trade war again with a fresh 35% tariff on Canadian imports. The announcement cited Canadian retaliation and the fentanyl crisis as justification, while threatening even steeper duties if Ottawa imposes further countermeasures. Trump’s sweeping tone extended beyond Canada. While 22 countries have received formal letters setting … Read more

Canadian Dollar staged an impressive rebound after June’s employment report far outpaced expectations, reviving hopes that BoC can stay on hold despite mounting trade pressures. The release comes just after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, which initially drove the Loonie lower. With interest rates sitting at 2.75%—a level seen … Read more

Global markets brushed aside the latest escalation in the US-led trade war last week, with equities rallying to fresh record highs and risk appetite proving remarkably resilient. Overall, the muted investor response suggested markets were pricing in the tariff headlines as more bark than bite, at least for now. Aussie led pack, benefiting from a … Read more

Risk sentiment turned mildly negative in Asia on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico, starting August 1. While US futures turned lower, equity markets in Asia were more muted, digesting the move in context of still-holding EU retaliation. The 30% tariff rate on EU … Read more

The reaction to US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff salvo has been relatively muted so far. Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC opened mildly lower, but losses remain limited. In currency markets, Euro is holding steady, trading largely inside Friday’s ranges without triggering major downside momentum. The market appears to be bracing for drawn-out negotiations rather … Read more

Japanese bond markets are flashing warning signs ahead of a politically uncertain weekend. The 10-year JGB yield surged to its highest level since March and is on the cusp of breaking 1.6% for the first time since 2007. Long-dated yields have moved even more aggressively: the 30-year hit a record 3.21%, while 20-year yields spiked … Read more

Markets shrugged off the latest US CPI release, with muted reactions across assets. While annual core inflation ticked slightly higher, the modest rise appears to be a relief for Fed and investors alike. Overall, the data does little to shift expectations around the Fed’s easing path. The July FOMC meeting remains firmly priced for a … Read more