The U.S. dollar continued its downward trajectory on Monday, April 21, with the U.S. Dollar Index (USDX) falling below the 99-point mark, its lowest level in over three years. Year-to-date, the greenback has depreciated by nearly 9% against a basket of major currencies, as escalating trade tensions and growing political uncertainty weigh heavily on investor […]

As the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank kick off this week, global financial leaders are sounding the alarm over the slowing growth, potential surging inflation and the disruptive impact of ongoing trade tensions. IMF Downgraded 2025 Global GDP Forecast The IMF downgraded its 2025 global GDP forecast to […]

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On April 17, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced a 25-basis point cut in its key interest rates as widely expected, marking the seventh cut since June 2024. This decision lowers the deposit facility rate to 2.25%, the main refinancing operations rate to 2.40%, and the marginal lending facility rate to 2.65%. The further cuts […]

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China’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with GDP expanding by 5.4% year-on-year—beating market expectations of 5.1%, according to data released on Wednesday. March’s economic data also painted a promising picture. Retail sales rose 5.9% year-on-year, up from February’s 4% increase, while industrial production surged by 7.7%, highlighting continued domestic strength. (China […]

Canada’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly eased to 2.3% in March 2025, down from 2.6% in February—an eight-month high—and below market expectations of 2.5%. Core inflation also slowed to 2.2%, indicating a broader cooling in underlying price pressures. (Canada Inflation & Core Inflation Rate; Source: Trading Economics) The moderation in inflation aligns with the Bank of […]

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Since the announcement of “reciprocal tariffs” on April 2, the U.S. Dollar has experienced a sharp decline of over 4%. This unexpected drop signals a shift in investor sentiment, with capital flowing out of U.S. assets and into European and Asian markets. Investor Confidence and Capital Outflows The Trump administration’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs […]