Joshua Gibson

The Dow Jones recovered ground on Monday, climbing back to 42,500. Equities are broadly gaining ground as investors hope for easing tariff pressures. Economic concerns and inflation fears continue to simmer away as data comes in mixed. The Dow Jones […]

United States (US) President Donald Trump spoke with reporters in Washington, DC on Monday, re-announcing plans to issue additional tariffs on automobiles, aluminum, and pharmaceuticals “soon”. This follows the Trump administration’s recent unilateral 25% import tax on all steel and aluminum

The Dow Jones waffled near 42,000 as equities trim gains on Friday. Despite a lack of noteworthy data, equities are reeling under the pressure of expiries. President Trump hinted at “flexibility” in upcoming tariffs as the pivot begins anew. The

Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of New York John Williams noted during an appearance at the Biennial Macroeconometric Caribbean Conference, in Nassau, that the Fed’s job of forecasting economic outcomes is becoming increasingly difficult, specifically under the weight of trade war threats from

EUR/USD sheds 0.2% to fall back below the 1.0900 handle on Thursday. Market sentiment remains subdued overall as investors recover from Powell glut. Fiber markets have snapped a recent win streak as the Euro falls back for a second day.

The Dow Jones tested higher on Thursday, but remains hobbled by 42,000. Equity markets lurched higher after better-than-expected housing figures before settling again. US Intitial Jobless Claims came in under their four-week average, and manufacturing sentiment fell less than expected.

The Dow Jones remains stuck just below the 42,000 level on Wednesday. Markets are bracing for an update to the Fed’s dot plot of interest rate expectations. Investors remain hopeful, but dark turns in consumer data are getting hard to

Newly-minted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has hit the ground running on anti-Trump rhetoric as the new Canadian PM gears up to announce a national election in the coming days, and capitalize on Trump tensions that have sewered the US

The Canadian Dollar climbed 0.65% on Monday, supported by barrel bids. A general weakening in the US Dollar is further helping the Loonie. Canadian inflation data is due on Tuesday, expected to show another rise in inflation. The Canadian Dollar

The Dow Jones rallied 300 points on Monday as the index extends its rebound. Equities are recovering their stance after a recent plunge on geopolitical concerns. US Retail Sales figures from February recovered, but not by much. The Dow Jones