Articles by Kyle Rodda
FOMC keeps rates on hold but signals it will keep cutting rates despite looming tariffs
FOMC Holds Rates Steady but Signals Future Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns.
12:39, 20 March 2025
The Factors Driving Gold to Record Highs
In this cheat sheet we describe the major, long-term drivers pushing gold to record highs.
13:56, 19 March 2025
Yen retraces gains as markets look to BOJ for clues about next rate hike
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to keep policy unchanged when it meets this week, leaving the key policy rate at 0.5%. Instead, the markets are looking for guidance about the timing of the next potential interest rate hike.
13:37, 19 March 2025
The FOMC is expected to keep policy unchanged as the markets hope for a “Powell put”
FOMC Meeting: Markets Await Powell's Guidance on Interest Rates
13:56, 17 March 2025
The markets look for evidence of easing inflation as US economy hits potential air pocket
Discover how US inflation data and Federal Reserve rate cut expectations are shaping market trends. Learn about economic slowdown concerns, trade policy impacts, and the US Dollar’s performance.
13:26, 12 March 2025
Nvidia shares dive as trade war fears drive tech correction
Nvidia shares plunge 30% from record highs amid trade war concerns, weakening market sentiment, and investor rotation into European and Asian stocks. Learn more about the factors driving the downturn.
11:21, 10 March 2025
Market volatility lifts on US growth fears heading into February Non-Farm Payrolls data
Market uncertainty grows as US economic data signals a slowdown ahead of February’s Non-Farm Payrolls report.
14:44, 5 March 2025
Wall Street and US Dollar drops as US President Trump pushes ahead with tariffs
US stocks and the dollar decline as President Trump imposes new tariffs on key trading partners. Market uncertainty rises, while European equities gain.
10:19, 4 March 2025
RBA expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020
The RBA is widely expected to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% in its first meeting of 2025. With Australia’s economy showing signs of stagnation and inflation tracking below forecasts, market expectations for a rate cut have surged.
08:53, 17 February 2025
RBNZ tipped to cut rates by 50bp in first meeting of 2025
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets for the first time in 2025 on Wednesday 19th of February, with market pricing suggesting it is all but certain the central bank cuts rates.
08:35, 17 February 2025
