Market Overview
The German DAX hit an all-time high. Oil prices jumped above $63 per barrel
2025.05.21
Frankfurt's DAX Index rose for the first time to surpass the 24,000 mark and set a new record high. The rally was fueled by strong performances from BMW, Infineon and Merck, which rose over 1.5%, whil...
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The PBoC cut the prime rates for the first time in a long time. The RBA expectedly cut the rate by 0.25%
2025.05.20
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) cut key lending rates to a record low during its May meeting, matching market expectations and marking the first cut since October. The move followed wide-ranging mon...
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Moody's has downgraded the credit rating of the United States. PBoC intends to cut interest rates
2025.05.19
Moody's Credit Ratings downgraded the US credit rating by one notch to Aa1 from Aaa amid concerns about rising debt and interest payments. The agency said it expects federal debt to increase to about...
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Week's main events (May 19 - May 23)
2025.05.19
This week's focus is on the PMI reports, inflation data, and the RBA interest rate decision
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Banxico cut the rate by 0.50%. Natural gas prices fell to a 2-week low
2025.05.16
The Mexican peso slipped to 19.50 per US dollar from a seven-month peak of 19.38 as markets perceived a 50 bps cut in Banxico's interest rate to 8.50% on May 15. With core and core inflation still at...
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Traders have lowered expectations of further easing from the RBA. Oversupply puts pressure on oil
2025.05.15
Although the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to cut the money rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% at next week's meeting, traders have lowered expectations of further easing.
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The Trump administration has revised semiconductor export rules. German DAX breaks price records again
2025.05.14
Frankfurt's DAX Index closed at a new record high of 23,620 on Tuesday, marking its fourth session of gains, helped by upbeat German sentiment data and a cooler-than-expected US inflation report. The...
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The US and China announced massive tariff cuts. Oil prices jumped to a 2-week high
2025.05.13
WTI crude oil prices rose to $63 per barrel on Monday, hitting a two-week high, after the US and China agreed to cut most tariffs on each other's goods. This major trade breakthrough signaled a reduct...
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DAX Index at historic highs. Progress in US-China talks triggered a rise in indices on Monday
2025.05.12
On Friday, the Frankfurt DAX Index rose by 0.6%, surpassing the 23,500 mark and reaching a new all-time high, continuing Thursday's gains and following the dynamics of global markets. The rise was dri...
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Week's main events (May 12 - May 16)
2025.05.12
Key inflation reads and global GDP in focus this week
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