Monthly Archives: May 2025
41654156156Inflation and Growth in Focus as Fed and BoE Face Pressure
Written on May 9, 2025 at 5:43 am, by pumarketings
The Week Ahead: Week of 12th April 2025 (GMT+3) Weekly Market PreviewMarkets face a packed macro calendar this week, with U.S. inflation, retail sales, and U.K. GDP expected to steer rate expectations across major central banks. Tuesday’s U.S. CPI print will be the marquee event, with traders eager to confirm whether disinflation is resuming afterContinue Reading
Pound weakens as BoE cuts rates in split decision; trade deal offers limited relief
Written on May 9, 2025 at 5:41 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Pound under pressure after BoE rate cut: GBP weakens following a surprise 5–4 split vote at the BoE to lower interest rates by 25bps to 4.25%. *Limited relief from UK-U.S. trade deal: While the deal reduces some tariffs, its narrow scope keeps broader trade uncertainty intact. Market Summary: The pound continued to edgeContinue Reading
Bitcoin tops $100,000 as easing trade tensions lift risk appetite
Written on May 9, 2025 at 5:37 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Bitcoin breaks $100,000: BTC/USD rallies sharply, driven by improved global risk sentiment. *Momentum supported by trade optimism: Easing U.S. trade tensions with the UK and positive signals ahead of China talks lift investor appetite for risk assets. Market Summary: Bitcoin surged past the key psychological threshold of $100,000 on Thursday, buoyed by aContinue Reading
