BoJ and RBA decisions dominate 2025’s early trends. Wage growth, inflation, and China’s stimulus measures drive Forex markets. Read key insights here.

Also in today’s newsletter, Bank of Japan looks to raise rates, and Musk’s gripe about the US-China tech relationship

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its short-term interest rate to 0.5% this Friday, barring significant market disruptions as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office. This move would mark the first

The Kobeissi Letter indicated that China recorded lower interest rates for the first time in 30 years than Japan. The report also highlighted that China’s economy is currently described as a “deflationary spiral,

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Asian stocks edged up on Friday, drawing support from unexpectedly strong growth in China's economy at the end of last year, although gains were limited by caution ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as U.

Global markets await BoJ decision and Trump’s policies. USD/JPY and AUD/USD trends hinge on central bank moves and macroeconomic shifts.

The announcement by the People's Bank of China that it has suspended treasury bond purchases due to the asset's scarcity highlights the limitations of its resources as it confronts an increasingly challenging economic environment.

Hang Seng Index gains 1.12% as US-China tariff concerns ease, with tech and real estate stocks leading Tuesday’s rally. Discover market trends.

WITH inflation again becoming a point of concern for the US Federal Reserve, Julius Baer said investors should broaden out their portfolios beyond the magnificent seven tech stocks and consider sectors such as banking.

Asian shares advanced early Monday and bitcoin surged to a record high ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for a holiday. Cryptocurrencies have gained substantially since Trump was elected,

Regional gains, however, remained capped due to a holiday in the U.S. and amid caution ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration later in the day.

The Malaysian ringgit’s USD/MYR pair inched 0.1% lower ahead of the Bank Negara Malaysia’s interest rate decision. The BNM is expected to hold rates steady at 3.00% for the 10th straight meeting on Wednesday due to robust economic growth and controlled inflation, a Reuters poll showed.