Monthly Archives: February 2025
DeepSeek Euphoria Propels HSI
Written on February 17, 2025 at 6:00 am, by
Market Summary Wall Street struggled for direction as risk appetite remained muted, with several asset classes trading subdued. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index bucked the trend, surging over 300 points at the start of the week as capital poured into the local equity market, fueled by DeepSeek euphoria. In the forex market, the U.S.Continue Reading
Dollar Faces Headwind and Slides
Written on February 17, 2025 at 5:59 am, by
Market Summary The U.S. dollar extended its decline, slipping to a three-week low despite Wednesday’s hotter-than-expected CPI reading and stronger-than-anticipated Initial Jobless Claims data. Typically, such figures would bolster the greenback, but investor confidence remains shaky as concerns over the U.S. economy mount. The nation’s rising debt levels and the Trump administration’s aggressive trade stance—particularlyContinue Reading
Upbeat CPI Fuels Dollar’s Strength
Written on February 17, 2025 at 5:58 am, by
Market Summary Investors remained focused on the U.S. CPI data after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reinforced a hawkish outlook in his testimony on Tuesday, emphasizing the central bank’s commitment to maintaining restrictive monetary policy amid strong economic performance. The dollar initially strengthened as inflation came in at 3%, prompting Powell to reiterate that theContinue Reading
