Monthly Archives: June 2025
May’s Canada manufacturing PMI rises to 46.1, signaling ongoing contraction and persistent job losses
Written on June 2, 2025 at 8:51 pm, by davin
Canada’s manufacturing sector struggles, with a May PMI of 46.1 indicating contraction for four months. Declining output, weak export demand, and rising inflation create challenges amid uncertain trade policies. – vtmarketsmy.com
Markets expect central bank rate cuts and job reports as trade tensions with China persist
Written on June 2, 2025 at 8:50 pm, by davin
Next week’s economic landscape is pivotal as US and Canada jobs reports, plus central bank decisions, loom. Anticipate volatility amid rate cuts and trade uncertainties with China influencing market reactions. – vtmarketsmy.com
The dollar struggles again amid trade uncertainty as the yen leads and gold gains value.
Written on June 2, 2025 at 7:51 pm, by davin
The dollar struggles under trade uncertainties and tariff tensions, affecting equities and currencies. Gold and oil price gains indicate rising market caution. A shift in investment strategies signals deeper economic impacts ahead. – vtmarketsmy.com
Most economists expect more rate cuts, but the market only anticipates one this year
Written on June 2, 2025 at 7:50 pm, by davin
Seventeen out of 23 economists expect the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates twice this year, but market forecasts only predict one. Inflation pressures complicate predictions, influencing central bank decisions. – vtmarketsmy.com
EU trade commissioner to meet US trade representative this week, but no breakthroughs expected
Written on June 2, 2025 at 6:51 pm, by davin
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič meets US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to address pressing trade issues, with only 37 days to avoid renewed tariffs. Traders should prepare for potential market volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Sefcovic will discuss trade issues with Greer in Paris, amid rising tariff tensions and responses.
Written on June 2, 2025 at 6:50 pm, by davin
Tensions rise as the EU prepares countermeasures against potential US tariffs on steel and aluminum. Key meetings ahead could determine market volatility and transatlantic trade dynamics before July deadlines. – vtmarketsmy.com
US futures drop as tech shares decline amid trade concerns and tariffs
Written on June 2, 2025 at 5:51 pm, by davin
US futures are down, led by tech shares, as trade uncertainty looms. Market sentiment is cautious following Trump’s revived tariffs, emphasizing the importance of watching trade headlines and corporate bond volatility. – vtmarketsmy.com
Current interest rate expectations show varying probabilities of changes among major central banks, indicating stability.
Written on June 2, 2025 at 5:50 pm, by davin
Central bank expectations show stability, except for the RBNZ, which surprised markets with less dovish guidance. Traders adjusted forecasts, focusing on rate probabilities, timing, and market positioning for upcoming decisions. – vtmarketsmy.com
A week of economic events: manufacturing PMIs, central bank meetings, and employment reports
Written on June 2, 2025 at 4:51 pm, by davin
This week, pivotal central bank announcements and crucial labour market data unfold, influencing market dynamics. Key highlights include the ECB’s potential rate cut and the U.S. unemployment rate stability. – vtmarketsmy.com
UK manufacturing PMI rises to 46.4, but market conditions and low confidence remain turbulent
Written on June 2, 2025 at 4:50 pm, by davin
UK manufacturing PMIs show minor improvement but remain below growth levels, indicating ongoing sector challenges. Smaller firms face greater declines, revealing a cautious outlook despite slight easing of inflation pressures. – vtmarketsmy.com
