Kyle Rodda

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.

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.

The US labor market remains resilient despite a smaller-than-expected payrolls increase, with unemployment falling and wages rising. Inflation expectations have surged, prompting a reassessment of the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut timeline.

January’s US Non-Farm Payrolls are forecast to show a 169K job increase, with unemployment steady at 4.1%. Wage growth may ease, influencing Fed policy and market expectations.

Global markets turn risk-off as Trump imposes new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.

The Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged at 4.25% - 4.5%, signaling an extended pause. Powell reassures markets, while economic data remains key for future decisions. Read the full analysis.

Get insights into the upcoming Q4 earnings reports for Tesla (TSLA), Meta (META), and Microsoft (MSFT). Analysts predict revenue and EPS growth, with a focus on AI investments, market trends, and stock performance.

US tech stocks tumble as China's DeepSeek unveils a low-cost AI alternative, raising concerns over excessive US AI investment and market overvaluation. Could this signal a shift in global AI dominance?

The AUD/USD reacts ahead of Australia's CPI release on January 29, 2025. Analysts predict a 2.5% headline inflation, influencing RBA's February rate decision.

Discover insights into the Yen's rise as markets price in a potential Bank of Japan interest rate hike. Explore expert analysis on the USD/JPY, Nikkei trends, and economic outlook for 2025.