by Fatih AK | Sep 19, 2025 | Market News
Introduction In a move that has electrified global markets, U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the U.K. coincided with a $200 billion (£150 billion) wave of investment pledges from U.S. corporations. While details remain vague on where the capital will flow,...
by Fatih AK | Sep 19, 2025 | Investing Strategies
Introduction Japan’s Nikkei 225 erased early gains to close lower after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its policy rate steady at 0.5%, a widely expected move that underscores the central bank’s cautious stance amid slowing inflation and global uncertainty. The index...
by Fatih AK | Sep 19, 2025 | Market News
Introduction The Federal Reserve’s surprise 25-basis-point rate cut—with two more expected this year—has set the stage for Asia’s next easing cycle. As the U.S. dollar weakens and trade tensions linger, Asian central banks now have fresh ammunition to cut rates,...
by Fatih AK | Sep 19, 2025 | Market News
Introduction The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has once again defied hawkish expectations, holding its policy rate steady at 0.5% despite calls for a hike. August core inflation cooled to 2.7%, the lowest since November 2024 and marking a third straight monthly decline. With...
by Fatih AK | Sep 17, 2025 | Market News
Introduction Britain’s cost-of-living crisis just escalated. UK inflation held stubbornly at 3.8% in August, the highest among major developed economies and well above the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target. Surging food prices—jumping 5.1% year-on-year—are fueling...
