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Month: February 2025
Daily Broad Market Recap – February 5, 2025
The major assets shrugged off economic data releases in favor of pricing in global trade headlines, central bank commentary, and overall risk sentiment. Which assets turned lower and which ones gained from…
Event Guide: Canada’s Employment Report (January 2025)
Markets are bracing for softer Canadian labor data in January, which could strengthen the case for more rate cuts from the Bank of Canada. So, what are the expectations, and which…
U.S. ISM Services PMI Missed Estimates Despite Uptick in Employment
The U.S. ISM services PMI fell from 54.1 to 52.8 in January instead of rising to the projected 54.2 figure, reflecting a slower pace of growth for the month. Components of the…
Event Guide: U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls Report (January 2025)
With the Fed shifting to a less dovish stance, will the upcoming U.S. jobs release support their optimistic outlook? Or can the numbers revive easing expectations? Here’s what you…
What Happens If Trump Abolishes The Dept. Of Education?
Proposal To Eliminate The Department of Education: President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating the Department of Education as a key campaign promise Congressional Approval Required: Eliminating the Department of Education would require congressional…
5 Simple Habits That Lower Your Risk Exposure
In trading, it is very easy to get lost in the game. You get on your trading platform, try to get some pips, and in the process, you usually forget the most basic risk…
New Zealand Employment Fell 0.1% in Q4 2024, Jobless Rate Rose to 5.1%
New Zealand reported a 0.1% quarter-on-quarter dip in employment for Q4 2024, smaller than the projected reduction of 0.2%, but the unemployment rate still rose from 4.8% to 5.1% as expected. The…
Event Guide: BOE Monetary Policy Statement (February 2025)
After keeping rates steady in a “dovish hold” decision last December, will the BOE finally resume its easing cycle this time? And are they about to drop more hints about…
FX Watch: Key Levels for GBP/USD and GBP/AUD if the BOE Turns Bullish
The Bank of England (BOE) is widely expected to cut its interest rates later this week after a number of reports pointed to easing price pressures. But our Event Guide for…