Analysis

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill would make it harder for American critical minerals companies to compete with China because it eliminates a tax credit for boosting domestic production of nickel, rare earths and other materials used in advanced...

ORLANDO, Florida, June 12 (Reuters) - At the Federal Open Market Committee meeting next week, investors will scrutinize all communications for any sign that the recent softening in U.S. inflation could be enough to nudge policymakers closer to cutting interest rates.

The auto industry in Japan is experiencing a significant upheaval due to a 25 % tariff on vehicles and auto parts imposed by the U.S. The move will hit large automakers such as Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Subaru to the tune of more than $19 billion in this financial year. Smaller companies, closely co

LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - As investors wring their hands about mounting public debt loads across the G7, Italy - a country traditionally seen as a poster child for profligacy and unsustainable debts - is enjoying a relative bond market rejuvenation.

TradingKey - On Wednesday, June 11, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the May 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, offering critical insight into how Trump tariffs are being passed on to consumers. Ahead of the report, markets have increased bets on a single Federal Reserve rate...

TradingKey - On 5 June 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) met market expectations by reducing interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the deposit facility rate to 2%.

LONDON, June 5 (Reuters) - Traders are increasingly confident the European Central Bank will pause its run of interest rate cuts now that the central bank sees itself as well-positioned to deal with global economic uncertainty fuelled by U.S. tariff policy.

TradingKey - The May non-farm payroll data is set to be released on 6 June 2025. Market consensus forecasts 130,000 new jobs, a decline from April.

TradingKey - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the May nonfarm payrolls report on Friday, June 6, with investors closely scrutinizing the data for signs of labor market resilience or weakness. This comes after mixed signals earlier this week — JOLTS job openings unexpectedly...

June 4 - As global investors consider reducing their exposure to U.S. financial assets, the key question is where money flowing out of the U.S. will go. While Europe may be the obvious destination, relative value metrics may favour emerging Asia.

As signs of economic recovery emerge and the pace of RBNZ rate cuts slows, the New Zealand dollar is anticipated to continue appreciating against the U.S. dollar.

The latest leaked draft letter from the Office of the United States Trade Representative reveals that the Trump administration is exerting time pressure on trading partners, requiring countries to submit their best tariff proposals by Wednesday.

TradingKey - The "One Big Beautiful Bill", Moody's downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating, underwhelming U.S. Treasury auction results, and fading expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts collectively triggered the U.S. Treasury turmoil on 21 May 2025.

TradingKey - On Wednesday evening, Musk, head of the U.S. Government Efficiency Department, posted on his social media platform that he would end his status as a special government employee. Trump also said on Thursday that May 30 would be Musk's last day at the Department of Government Efficiency (

TradingKey - After three decades of economic stagnation, Japan’s financial environment is undergoing a significant transformation. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has initiated a tightening cycle through interest rate hikes and reduced bond purchases—triggering volatility in both the yen exchange rate and..

ORLANDO, Florida, May 28 (Reuters) - In the faceoff between heavily indebted developed economies and increasingly wary investors, Japan has blinked first, announcing that it will reconsider its debt profile strategy amid plunging demand for long-dated bonds. The U.S. could soon follow.

TradingKey - Since the 2008 financial crisis, bringing manufacturing back to the United States has been a top priority for multiple presidential administrations — yet this ambitious goal has faced persistent challenges and yielded limited success. The phenomenon of “manufacturing hollowing-out”...

LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Bonds had a bruising week recently and investor aversion to long-dated government debt appears to be rising. Anxiety over U.S. debts and deficits took center stage as President Donald Trump's fiscal bill passed the House of Representativ...

China’s industrial profits rose 3.0% YoY in April, accelerating from a 2.6% increase in March despite uncertainties from trade tensions between Beijing and Washington.

TradingKey - As the Bank of Japan (BoJ) enters a tightening cycle, Japanese government bond (JGB) yields have been rising steadily. However, the recent sharp selloff in Japan bonds appears unusually severe.