US-China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Suspension, CPI in Focus
On May 12, 2025, the United States and China reached a significant agreement to suspend certain tariffs for 90 days following two days of trade talks in Switzerland. This move marks a meaningful step toward easing ongoing trade tensions and opens a window for further ne…
BoE Rate Cut, UK-US Trade Deal Shift Market Sentiment
In its May meeting, the Bank of England (BoE) reduced the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%. This marks the fourth consecutive rate cut since August 2024, aimed at supporting the UK economy amid growing global trade uncertainty. Additionally, the UK an…
Monetary Policy on Hold as Fed Monitors Trade Risks
At the May meeting, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%, as widely expected by the market. This marks the third straight meeting with no change to rates. The Fed also maintained a similar policy stance compared to previous meeti…
US-China Trade Talks Spark Optimism; Gold Volatile on Shifting Sentiment
On Tuesday evening (Wednesday morning Asia time), the US and China confirmed that the first round of trade negotiations would finally begin this week, following nearly a month of escalating tariff exchanges. The announcement comes after positive remarks from both nation…
Cautious Mood Builds Ahead of Fed Decision and Trade Risks
U.S. equity markets ended their nine-day winning streak on Monday, with major indices retreating and gold prices rallying sharply—a clear sign of renewed risk aversion. Investors are increasingly cautious ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting and lingering…