Articles by Kyle Rodda

USA and China flag on coins stacking
Market Mondays: rare earths, tariff risk and where the next moves may come from
Renewed tensions between China and the US weigh on market sentiment, with gold and silver receiving another boost
14 hours ago
A man stacks gold bullion
Gold hits highest level in history above $US4000 per ounce
Several powerful tailwinds have pushed gold prices to the highest level in history.
13:15, 9 October 2025
A phone with the Bank of Japan logo with a Japanese flag in the background
Japan’s new leader sparks major market reaction as Nikkei hits record highs
Japan's Liberal Democrat Party elects Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, opening the door for more fiscal stimulus.
12:34, 6 October 2025
Exterior of Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo
Market Mondays: US shutdown, Japan’s leadership change and France’s political instability
US data delay leaves markets focused on FOMC speakers and news headline with Japan in focus after their leadership change
12:26, 6 October 2025
US Capitol Building
Wall Street pushes higher as US Government heads for another shutdown
The US Government heads for another shutdown, potentially delaying economic data and leading to permanent lay-offs.
14:10, 1 October 2025
Nvidia logo on building
Nvidia’s buying spree: Building a fortress around AI
Nvidia flirts with record highs as the chipmaker invests in two fellow tech industry giants.
14:58, 23 September 2025
Gold bars shining metal commodity
Five factors driving gold to record highs
Major tailwinds are pushing gold to new all-time highs.
13:49, 4 September 2025
Market Mondays: Trump’s Tariff Tantrum Sparks Volatility Across Asset Classes
Global financial markets staged a volatile week as investors reacted to erratic developments in US trade policy, particularly the announcement and partial rollback of President Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs.
08:17, 15 April 2025
FOMC Decision Preview
As the US Federal Reserve prepares for its most significant decision since ending the rate hike cycle in mid-2023, the balance of risks has shifted. With inflation stabilizing at 2.6% and rising unemployment at 4.2%, the FOMC faces increasing pressure to address employment concerns. Markets anticipate a rate cut, with debate on the extent of the reduction.
07:59, 18 September 2024
US Non-Farm Payrolls Preview: Forecasters tip softer labour market conditions
US labour market conditions are expected to have softened in June. The latest Non-Farm Payrolls data will be released on Friday, July 5th, 2024.
10:31, 4 July 2024

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