EUROPEAN SESSIONIn the European session, the main highlight will be the German inflation data. We will get first the German states figures which generally give clues on the national CPI data. The national CPI is essentially a weighted average of the states. Having said that, inflation is expected to
This will be quite the anticipated report to watch in the session ahead. Prior to the US-Iran conflict, German inflation was already the key sticking point for the ECB in preventing the central bank from pursuing further rate cuts. Price pressures in Europe's largest economy have been stubborn and s
Israel may invite U.S. to relocate Middle East bases after warTrump touts destruction in Iran, Ackman looks forward to a whopping victory dividendAustralia to cut taxes on petrol and diesel use as part of National 'Fuel Security' planReserve Bank of India FX intervention move after hours on Friday.
Bond giants see growth shock ahead as markets fixate on inflationSummary:Major bond managers warn markets are underestimating growth risks from the U.S.–Iran war, according to Bloomberg. Oil above $110 has driven a Treasury selloff, with yields surging on inflation fears. Investors expect the Fed
Pakistan has opened a possible diplomatic lane between Washington and Tehran, but the military build-up around Hormuz means markets will want proof before pricing out the war premium.Summary:Pakistan says it will host U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad in the coming days, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar s
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online ... prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there. The USD is a little stronger in very early trade. I'll be back soon with weekend news. This
The headline story on the weekend is from the Washington Post and it's titled: 'Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran'The headline basically tells the whole story and it signals what the market has been buzzing about since the Japan-based USS Tripoli was deployed to the Middle Eas
For investors and traders navigating the current volatility, here is a backdrop of what happened over the recent trading sessions, characterized by escalating geopolitical tension and significant market retreats:Geopolitical Escalation: The conflict involving Iran has intensified as Houthis in Yemen
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Iran expected to deliver counter-proposal to the US today - reportTrump signals to allies no immediate plans for Iran invasionHouthis in Yemen announce entry into the conflict to support IranSecretary of State Rubio said that the war with Iran will continue for another 2-4 weeksUMich final March con
This day just keeps getting worse.At the start of trading Monday it looked like Trump was on track to get some kind of ceasefire by now. Instead, we have talk of bombing steel plants and now this.The Houthis in Yemen say they will enter the conflict on the side of Iran if any alliance joins the US a
I don't know how much anyone believes any of this. On the dawn of this war, Trump was saying they were planning for negotiations and Marco Rubio was going to the Middle East. That this news was also leaked suggests that it was deliberately leaked.There has been a kneejerk lower in oil on this but th
Baker Hughes: Total rig count 543 versus 552 last weekOil rigs 409 versus 414 last weekNat Gas 127 versus 131 last week.Despite the higher prices, rigs decline in the current week. Go figure. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks after G7 meeting of foreign ministers: We had a really good meeting at G7we expect the Iran operation to conclude at the appropriate time, we are talking weeks not months.Iran may decide to set up a tolling system on the Strait of Hormuz.There are no meetings
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From Jennifer Jacobs at CBS News:The Iranian response to the U.S. peace proposal is expected later today, sources familiar with the matter told Marg Brennan and me. President Trump and top White House officials have been told that Iran's counter-proposal would likely arrive Friday via interlocutors.
Iran-linked hackers publicly claimed to have breached the personal inbox of FBI Director Kash Patel. They published photographs of him and his purported resume.Reuters confirmed via a Justice Dept official that his emails were compromised but the FBI didn't immediately comment.Another notable Reuter
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Prelim was 55.5Prior was 56.6Conditions 55.8 vs 57.8 prelimExpectations 51.7 vs 54.1 prelim1-year inflation 3.8% vs 3.4% prelim (prior was 3.4%)5-year inflation 3.2% vs 3.2% prelim (prior was 3.3%)The University of Michigan Survey of Consumers is one of the most closely watched gauges of US househol
Yesterday, the US and Israel assassinated the leader of Iran's navy and there are increasing signs that Iran is now taking a harder line on Hormuz.The WSJ reports that two container vessels belonging to China’s state-owned Cosco Shipping were turned back from crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Friday