Articles by Kyle Rodda
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.
14:03, 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.
11:37, 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.
15:00, 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.
10:39, 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.
09:38, 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.
08:48, 17 February 2025
US CPI data in focus as inflation expectations and wage growth rises
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.
08:21, 17 February 2025
US Non-Farm Payrolls predicted to show moderate employment growth in January
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.
08:39, 4 February 2025
Risk-off prevails as Trump-tariffs raise risks to global growth
Global markets turn risk-off as Trump imposes new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.
10:01, 3 February 2025
FOMC leaves rates unchanged with central bank poised for an extended policy pause
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.
13:13, 30 January 2025
