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MON: Japanese Market Holiday, Chinese LPR (Sep)TUE: US Richmond Fed (Sep)WED: SARB Announcement, Global Flash PMIs (Sep)THU: Chinese President Xi's state visit to the US, Norges Bank Announcement, Riksbank Announcement, SNB Announcement, Banxico Announcement, Japanese Flash PMI (Sep), Australian Job
The BoJ hiked rates by 25bps to 1.25%, as expected, with the decision made by a 7-2 vote.In the press conference, BoJ Governor Ueda said the BoJ believes the phase of policy has changed but clarified that the objective is now to stabilise underlying inflation at around 2%.US equity futures are mixed
US President Trump told Axios he is at a "critical juncture" regarding the war in Iran, weighing whether to launch massive new attacks or pursue a different path to end the conflict.BoJ hiked rates by 25bps to 1.25%, as expected, with the decision made by a 7-2 vote; USD/JPY outperformed.Crude futur
US President Trump threatened to impose heavy tariffs on Europe if it considers Europe's decision to grant Canada observer status a hostile act.US President Trump said they are working very hard on Russia and Ukraine, while he added that the Ukraine war is the toughest war to end and is the one driv
The Fed hiked rates by 25bps as expected in a unanimous decision, while the median projection saw another hike by year-end before rates remain on hold throughout 2027.The statement reiterated the Fed's commitment to price stability, a message echoed by Chair Warsh in the press conference.US stocks w
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Iranian FM Araghchi said the MoU with the US is in effect and that Tehran wants to return to a peaceful solution, and added that Iran is not interested in continuing the conflict and looks forward to returning to a diplomatic solution.US equity futures gain, with the NQ outperforming following repor
US VP Vance told the NY Post that the conflict with Iran is expected to shift into a "much different phase" in the coming months.A US official said the military and Gulf countries have begun conducting daytime tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz, rather than only at night as in recent month
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said Iranian forces have full control of the Strait of Hormuz and will prevent enemy vessels from crossing.The Bank of England has reportedly written plans with the DMO to overhaul its money-printing programme, with plans to stop selling 20- and 30-year gilts, acc
Crude futures remained firmer amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as Yemeni Houthis continued to target areas in Saudi Arabia, while Iran reiterated an unwillingness to negotiate an agreement with the US.IRGC Navy said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and remains under its control, according
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that Saudi Arabia insisted that the meeting between Iran and Gulf nations in Oman not to take place and it will be postponed to another date due to the Yemen situation.US President Trump said he warned Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries, as st
Crude futures began the week higher, with Saudi Arabia shutting its East-West Pipeline following attacks last week.Oman postponed the Persian Gulf meeting on Monday, where Iran had planned to formally unveil a temporary shipping lane agreement for the Strait of Hormuz.US President Trump said he warn
Gulf Foreign Ministers plan to meet with their Iranian counterpart in an effort by Oman and Iran to secure a deal on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to FT.Saudi Crown Prince MBS called President Trump twice on Thursday, urging him to launch strikes against Houthis, but Trump decline
US President Trump told reporters that the Iran war could end before the election, and there is no chance the Iran war will last through the rest of his term.Saudi Crown Prince MBS called President Trump twice on Thursday, urging him to launch strikes against Houthis, but Trump declined.US senior of
US President Trump said he thinks war with Iran will end immediately after the election and will do much more than a nuclear deal.US President Trump said he will give a 'Trump dividend' to every adult in the US of USD 5,000 if Republicans win the Midterm elections, while he added that the dividend m
US President Trump said he thinks war with Iran will end immediately after the election and will do much more than a nuclear deal.US President Trump said he will give a 'Trump dividend' to every adult in the US of USD 5,000 if Republicans win the Midterm elections, while he added that the dividend m
US forces struck multiple Iranian tankers tied to the IRGC in response to more attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship; Iran launched missiles at targets in response to US strikes on tankers, while it launched at least 20 missiles at bases in Jordan.IRGC had warned that oil tanker crews in Ku
US forces struck multiple Iranian tankers tied to the IRGC in response to more attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship; Iran launched missiles at targets in response to US strikes on tankers, while it launched at least 20 missiles at bases in Jordan.IRGC had warned that oil tanker crews in Ku
Yemeni Houthis confirm that they hit a Saudi Aramco oil refinery and targeted an air base in retaliation for recent Saudi strikes.Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect as scheduled, while US President Trump called for a halt to US sales of Bombardier aircraft.US equity futures trade l
Iran warned that economic warfare will be met with a maritime exclusion zone from the Persian Gulf to the blockade perimeter, and said it has the ability to strike ships participating in the US blockade.Yemeni forces reportedly launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia,
US launched strikes against three Iranian crude oil tankers on Saturday, which destroyed one. A move in retaliation for the IRGC targeting US Navy warships with ballistic missiles. Iran’s navy also targeted three oil tankers that were travelling through unauthorised routes in the Strait of Hormuz.Ir
Norway's sovereign wealth fund sent a letter to the finance ministry recommending the reduction of holdings of US Treasuries from 70% to 50%, according to FT.US equity futures mixed; Volkswagen benefits after the approval of cost-cutting plan.USD slightly firmer heading into the jobs report; JPY giv
Crude futures kept afloat but with gains limited following the previous day's two-way trade and with a lack of major new geopolitical developments.USD/JPY recouped some losses after sliding as the yen recently outperformed due to intervention risks and hawkish BoJ rate hike bets.Norway's USD 2.3tln
US President Trump said regarding Iran that the US is winning that one very big and controls the Hormuz Strait.Russian President Putin said that Russia and Ukraine should agree first and noted that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.Global equities broadly firmer; Broadcom slips afte
US President Trump said the renewed campaign against Iran would not continue for too long and that oil prices would come down; Trump added the US was prepared to conduct another attack on Iran.US President Trump said he has very productive things to talk about with China President Xi, adding it "Wil
US Central Command said forces successfully completed a wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on September 1st.IRGC said it targeted US bases in Iraq, with missiles and drones. Iran's army also launched drone attacks on the US base in Bahrain while the IRGC added that two tankers were blo
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