The economic calendar start off with Canadian retail sales for February to be released at 8:30 AM. Canada retail sales expectations -0.4% versus -0.6%. Ex […]
Markets not enthusiastic about Trump’s remarks
We are seeing some risk-off flows in the markets at the moment. Two key Trump’s remarks could be what’s weighing on the sentiment. The first […]
Trump: China’s Xi has called him
China’s Xi has called him.His administration in active talks with Chinese to strike a deal.Crimea will stay with Russia. This article was written by Giuseppe […]
How have interest rate expectations changed after this week’s developments?
Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 83 bps (92% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 61 bps (75% probability of rate cut at […]
SNB’s Schlegel: Economic slowdown in Switzerland cannot be ruled out
Economic slowdown in Switzerland cannot be ruled out.Trade policy situation is creating high uncertainty for all countries, including Switzerland.Price stability cannot prevent trade policy related […]
China Foreign Ministry: China and US are not having any consultations or negotiations
China and US are not having any consultations or negotiations on tariffs.On tariff exemptions on some goods: I’m not familiar with specifics, I refer you […]
What are the main events for today?
It’s a pretty empty day on the economic calendar front with just the Canadian Retail Sales and the final UMich report as the main highlights. […]
Good to see that US and China are reviewing tariffs, says AmCham China president
It looks like they’re starting to produce lists of exclusions for specific categoriesBut have not yet seen any official announcement or policy on exclusionsSome member […]
Forexlive Asia-Pacific FX wrap: USD jumps as China weights tariff exemptions
China said to weigh exempting some US goods from tariffs as costs riseJapan April Tokyo CPI ex-fresh food +3.4% vs +3.2% expectedJapan’s Ishiba: Decided on […]
Canadian retail sales will test the resilience of the consumer
Canadian retail sales are due on Friday and expected to show a 0.4% m/m for the February reading but the real test will be the […]