On April 17, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced a 25-basis point cut in its key interest rates as widely expected, marking the seventh cut since June 2024. This decision lowers the deposit facility rate to 2.25%, the main refinancing operations rate to 2.40%, and the marginal lending facility rate to 2.65%. The further cuts […]

In this comprehensive analysis, Ultima Markets brings you an insightful breakdown of the USDJPY for April 17, 2025. Fundamental Analysis of USDJPY USDJPY Key Takeaways Technical Analysis of USDJPY Daily and Hourly Charts USDJPY Daily Chart Insights (USDJPY Daily Price Chart, Source: Ultima Markets MT5) USDJPY 2-hour Chart Analysis (USDJPY H1 Price Chart, Source: Ultima […]

China’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with GDP expanding by 5.4% year-on-year—beating market expectations of 5.1%, according to data released on Wednesday. March’s economic data also painted a promising picture. Retail sales rose 5.9% year-on-year, up from February’s 4% increase, while industrial production surged by 7.7%, highlighting continued domestic strength. (China […]

Canada’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly eased to 2.3% in March 2025, down from 2.6% in February—an eight-month high—and below market expectations of 2.5%. Core inflation also slowed to 2.2%, indicating a broader cooling in underlying price pressures. (Canada Inflation & Core Inflation Rate; Source: Trading Economics) The moderation in inflation aligns with the Bank of […]

In this comprehensive analysis, Ultima Markets brings you an insightful breakdown of the FTSE A50 for April 16, 2025. Fundamental Analysis of FTSE A50 FTSE A50 Key Takeaways Technical Analysis of FTSE A50 Daily and Hourly Charts FTSE A50 Daily Chart Insights (FTSE A50 Daily Price Chart, Source: Ultima Markets MT5) FTSE A50 2-hour Chart […]

In this comprehensive analysis, Ultima Markets brings you an insightful breakdown of the BTCUSD for April 11, 2025. Fundamental Analysis of BTCUSD BTCUSD Key Takeaways Technical Analysis of BTCUSD Daily and Hourly Charts BTCUSD Daily Chart Insights (BTCUSD Daily Price Chart, Source: Ultima Markets MT5) BTCUSD 1-hour Chart Analysis (BTCUSD H1 Price Chart, Source: Ultima […]

Since the announcement of “reciprocal tariffs” on April 2, the U.S. Dollar has experienced a sharp decline of over 4%. This unexpected drop signals a shift in investor sentiment, with capital flowing out of U.S. assets and into European and Asian markets. Investor Confidence and Capital Outflows The Trump administration’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs […]

The U.S. bond market experienced significant volatility last week amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. On Friday, China announced additional retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports—raising rates from 84% to 125%—which took effect on April 12. U.S. Treasury Yields Climb on Weak Demand Treasury yields surged to a two-month high, with the 10-year yield rising to 4.48% […]

In this comprehensive analysis, Ultima Markets brings you an insightful breakdown of the HK TECH for April 11, 2025. Fundamental Analysis of HK TECH HK TECH Key Takeaways Technical Analysis of HK TECH Daily and Hourly Charts HK TECH Daily Chart Insights (HK TECH Daily Price Chart, Source: Ultima Markets MT5) HK TECH 1-hour Chart […]

The latest US Consumer Price Index released on April 10th showed the US inflation has shown signs of easing inflation with the inflation marking a first decreasing in 2025. The headline Consumer Price Index rose by 2.4% year-on-year, marking a slowing trend in price increases, while Core CPI—excluding volatile food and energy prices—climbed 2.8%. This […]