Canadian Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Bank of Canada’s Key Interest Rate Decision on June 4

The U.S. dollar has recently weakened against the Canadian dollar as markets turn their attention to the Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement on June 4. Most analysts expect the central bank to hold rates…

Tokyo Core Inflation Rises 3.6% in May, Surpassing Forecasts and Hitting 13-Month High, Fueling Rate Hike Expectations

Tokyo’s core consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.6% year-on-year in May, marking the fastest pace of inflation since early 2023. The figure came in above market expectations, reinforcing speculation that the Bank of Japan may…

U.S. Economy Shrinks at 0.2% Annual Rate in Q1 2025, Still Shows Stronger-Than-Expected Resilience

U.S. GDP contracted at an annualized rate of 0.2% in the first quarter of 2025—an outcome that, while seemingly weak on the surface, actually exceeded market expectations. The slight economic dip was largely driven by…

Global Oil Price Volatility: How Hong Kong Investors Can Adapt Their Energy Investment Strategies Amid Shifting Supply and Demand

Amid slowing global demand and increasing supply, international oil prices have become increasingly volatile. Key factors driving this shift include a cooling global economy, the rise of electric vehicles, and escalating geopolitical tensions. For investors…

U.S. Court Blocks Trump-Era Tariffs, Dollar Surges as DXY Reclaims 100 Amid Market Volatility

A U.S. court has blocked former President Trump's proposed "Liberation Day" tariff plan, sparking an immediate rebound in the U.S. dollar. The Dollar Index surged back above 100 following the ruling. The court emphasized that…