Financial News
- James Hyerczyk
XRP surges 14% as the SEC drops its appeal in the Ripple lawsuit, easing regulatory uncertainty and fueling bullish momentum for the cryptocurrency.
- Vladimir Zernov
Gasoline inventories declined by 0.5 million barrels from the previous week.
- James Hyerczyk
U.S. housing starts jumped 11.2% in February, but declining permits signal a potential slowdown. What’s next for the real estate market?
- Bob Mason
Beijing’s new economic measures aim to spur consumption, but rising unemployment threatens sentiment. Will China’s policy efforts be enough?
- Vladimir Zernov
Elevated building material costs and tariff uncertainty put pressure on the index.
- James Hyerczyk
February retail sales rose just 0.2%, missing 0.6% forecast. Weaker consumer spending strengthens case for Fed rate cuts, pressuring USD while supporting bonds.
- Bob Mason
Hang Seng, AUD/USD react to China’s economic data as housing, retail, and job figures send conflicting market signals.
- Vladimir Zernov
Year-ahead inflation expectations increased from 4.3% to 4.9%.
- James Hyerczyk
U.K. GDP fell 0.1% in January, missing expectations and raising recession fears. Traders eye BoE policy and fiscal updates for market direction.
- Vladimir Zernov
Natural gas prices moved higher as traders reacted to the EIA report.
- James Hyerczyk
U.S. producer prices stalled in February, signaling easing inflation pressures. Falling service costs offset rising goods prices. Fed rate cuts now in focus.
- Bob Mason
China’s tech surge defies US restrictions, signaling economic decoupling and potential AI dominance.
- Vladimir Zernov
Gasoline inventories decreased by 5.7 million barrels from the previous week.
- James Hyerczyk
February CPI rises just 0.2%, signaling easing inflation, but tariffs fuel stagflation fears, complicating Fed’s path to future rate cuts—what traders should expect.
- Vladimir Zernov
The report exceeded analyst expectations and showed that job market remained in decent shape.
- Bob Mason
China’s 2025 growth outlook contrasts with US recession risks. Will Beijing’s stimulus offset the impact of a worsening trade war?
- James Hyerczyk
U.S. job growth slows as payrolls rise by 151K, missing forecasts. Unemployment ticks up to 4.1% while federal job cuts add pressure to the labor market.
- Bob Mason
China’s exports slow, imports slump 8.4%—raising concerns over weak demand as US tariffs loom. Will Beijing’s stimulus offset the impact?
- Vladimir Zernov
Natural gas markets pull back as traders react to the EIA report.
- James Hyerczyk
U.S. jobless claims fell to 221K, signaling labor market strength. Insured unemployment rose slightly—will this impact the Fed’s rate outlook?