Jerome Powell is set to speak today, and traders worldwide are bracing for clues on the Fed’s next move.
Will he double down on cautious easing, or open the door to more aggressive cuts?
How do you think Powell’s words will move the markets?
Will he double down on cautious easing, or open the door to more aggressive cuts?
How do you think Powell’s words will move the markets?
Anonymous Poll
13%
🚀 Hawkish surprise – Dollar strengthens, stocks wobble
13%
📉 Dovish tone – More cuts hinted, risk assets rally
47%
⚖️ Balanced & cautious – Markets stay rangebound
27%
🤔 Nothing new – Just noise, no big moves
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⏸️ Markets hit pause mode this week.
After last week’s Fed cut, Jerome Powell’s speech struck a cautious tone: no “risk-free path” ahead, balancing inflation concerns with a weakening job market. Traders wanted clarity, but Powell kept the timing of future cuts vague.
The result? USDJPY edged just 0.1% higher, reflecting uncertainty rather than conviction.
Meanwhile, traders are already looking ahead to Friday’s PCE inflation data - the Fed’s favourite gauge - for the next big clue.
Across Asia, currencies stayed steady, with the Aussie dollar the only standout, jumping on hotter-than-expected inflation.
👉 With Powell cautious and Japan steady, will Friday’s PCE spark the next breakout?
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After last week’s Fed cut, Jerome Powell’s speech struck a cautious tone: no “risk-free path” ahead, balancing inflation concerns with a weakening job market. Traders wanted clarity, but Powell kept the timing of future cuts vague.
The result? USDJPY edged just 0.1% higher, reflecting uncertainty rather than conviction.
Meanwhile, traders are already looking ahead to Friday’s PCE inflation data - the Fed’s favourite gauge - for the next big clue.
Across Asia, currencies stayed steady, with the Aussie dollar the only standout, jumping on hotter-than-expected inflation.
👉 With Powell cautious and Japan steady, will Friday’s PCE spark the next breakout?
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🇺🇸 US500 and USTECH100 futures steadied on Wednesday after Wall Street snapped its three-day record streak.
The pullback came as Powell struck a cautious tone, warning there is “no risk-free path” on rate cuts, while September PMI data showed slower growth in both manufacturing and services.
S&P 500 (US500) Futures: +0.1% at 6,748.75
Nasdaq 100 (USTECH100) Futures: +0.3% at 24,989.0
Investors are now focused on two critical data points:
- Thursday’s final Q2 GDP reading, expected to confirm moderation in growth
- Friday’s PCE inflation data, the Fed’s preferred gauge, likely to influence near-term policy expectations
Corporate catalysts also remain in play, with Micron posting AI-driven earnings growth and Alibaba unveiling its most powerful AI model to date.
Сan earnings momentum and Fed expectations keep supporting equities, or is the rally losing steam?
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The pullback came as Powell struck a cautious tone, warning there is “no risk-free path” on rate cuts, while September PMI data showed slower growth in both manufacturing and services.
S&P 500 (US500) Futures: +0.1% at 6,748.75
Nasdaq 100 (USTECH100) Futures: +0.3% at 24,989.0
Investors are now focused on two critical data points:
- Thursday’s final Q2 GDP reading, expected to confirm moderation in growth
- Friday’s PCE inflation data, the Fed’s preferred gauge, likely to influence near-term policy expectations
Corporate catalysts also remain in play, with Micron posting AI-driven earnings growth and Alibaba unveiling its most powerful AI model to date.
Сan earnings momentum and Fed expectations keep supporting equities, or is the rally losing steam?
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US500 – 🟢 Buy | 🔴 Sell
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Futures stayed quiet after Wall Street’s pullback, with US500 and USTECH100 consolidating as traders braced for the next big catalysts.
📊 Key events in focus:
- Thursday’s jobless claims - forecast at 233K, a key labour market pulse check.
- Friday’s PCE inflation - the Fed’s preferred gauge, expected near 2.9% YoY.
- Powell’s warning: “no risk-free path” as inflation remains sticky and growth cools.
⚡️ Tech took a hit with Nvidia, Oracle, and Micron sliding, though Intel jumped 6% on rumours of an Apple investment.
The question now: will upcoming data confirm the Fed’s cautious stance… or reignite volatility in Wall Street’s record-setting indices?
👉 What’s your call - are US500 & USTECH100 heading for stability, or turbulence?
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📊 Key events in focus:
- Thursday’s jobless claims - forecast at 233K, a key labour market pulse check.
- Friday’s PCE inflation - the Fed’s preferred gauge, expected near 2.9% YoY.
- Powell’s warning: “no risk-free path” as inflation remains sticky and growth cools.
⚡️ Tech took a hit with Nvidia, Oracle, and Micron sliding, though Intel jumped 6% on rumours of an Apple investment.
The question now: will upcoming data confirm the Fed’s cautious stance… or reignite volatility in Wall Street’s record-setting indices?
👉 What’s your call - are US500 & USTECH100 heading for stability, or turbulence?
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US500 – 🟢 Buy | 🔴 Sell
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⚖️ EURUSD on edge
The dollar steadied on Thursday after Fed Chair Powell stressed the “challenging situation” of fighting stubborn inflation while dealing with a cooling labour market.
Traders now turn to fresh US data for direction:
- Weekly jobless claims - expected near 230k, a key signal after recent volatility.
- Advance Q2 GDP - an early read on US growth momentum.
- PCE inflation (Friday) - the Fed’s preferred gauge, likely the week’s market mover.
The euro, meanwhile, trades flat at 1.1738, with no big data or ECB signals on the horizon. Analysts warn that a break under 1.1725 could extend the move towards 1.1660.
Will EURUSD crack lower with stronger US data - or rebound if the numbers disappoint?
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The dollar steadied on Thursday after Fed Chair Powell stressed the “challenging situation” of fighting stubborn inflation while dealing with a cooling labour market.
Traders now turn to fresh US data for direction:
- Weekly jobless claims - expected near 230k, a key signal after recent volatility.
- Advance Q2 GDP - an early read on US growth momentum.
- PCE inflation (Friday) - the Fed’s preferred gauge, likely the week’s market mover.
The euro, meanwhile, trades flat at 1.1738, with no big data or ECB signals on the horizon. Analysts warn that a break under 1.1725 could extend the move towards 1.1660.
Will EURUSD crack lower with stronger US data - or rebound if the numbers disappoint?
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Markets are on tenterhooks. After Powell’s cautious tone and mixed U.S. data ahead, the next round of releases could be the tipping point.
Which outcome do you think drives the next big move? Vote below 👇
Which outcome do you think drives the next big move? Vote below 👇
Anonymous Poll
0%
Strong jobless claims → dollar weakens
0%
Strong GDP / inflation surprise → dollar strengthens
50%
Mixed data → rangebound USD
50%
Fed signals further cuts → dollar slides
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💹 USDJPY showdown
The dollar is holding near a 3-week high after U.S. GDP was revised up to 3.8%, showing resilient spending and trade strength. Powell’s cautious tone and sticky inflation are keeping Fed easing bets in check, while traders now wait for the PCE inflation index to drop.
In Japan, Tokyo CPI held steady at 2.5%, with softer core readings suggesting the BOJ will stick to a gradual approach to policy tightening.
USDJPY edged lower on Friday but is still set for a 1% weekly jump, as the yen remains under pressure from rate differentials.
Do you see yen strength returning soon, or is the dollar’s momentum here to stay?
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The dollar is holding near a 3-week high after U.S. GDP was revised up to 3.8%, showing resilient spending and trade strength. Powell’s cautious tone and sticky inflation are keeping Fed easing bets in check, while traders now wait for the PCE inflation index to drop.
In Japan, Tokyo CPI held steady at 2.5%, with softer core readings suggesting the BOJ will stick to a gradual approach to policy tightening.
USDJPY edged lower on Friday but is still set for a 1% weekly jump, as the yen remains under pressure from rate differentials.
Do you see yen strength returning soon, or is the dollar’s momentum here to stay?
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🇩🇪 GER40 steadies, but storm clouds linger
The DAX rose 0.4% on Friday, recovering slightly after Thursday’s losses. Investors, however, remain on edge ahead of the PCE inflation release, the Fed’s key gauge, which could set the tone for future rate cuts.
Adding fuel to uncertainty, Trump unveiled a fresh round of tariffs - including a 100% levy on pharmaceuticals and new duties on trucks, furniture, and fittings. Pharma giants are in the spotlight as markets assess the fallout.
For now, European indices show resilience, but sentiment is fragile.
👉 Is the GER40 gearing up for a stronger rebound, or will inflation and tariffs weigh it back down?
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The DAX rose 0.4% on Friday, recovering slightly after Thursday’s losses. Investors, however, remain on edge ahead of the PCE inflation release, the Fed’s key gauge, which could set the tone for future rate cuts.
Adding fuel to uncertainty, Trump unveiled a fresh round of tariffs - including a 100% levy on pharmaceuticals and new duties on trucks, furniture, and fittings. Pharma giants are in the spotlight as markets assess the fallout.
For now, European indices show resilience, but sentiment is fragile.
👉 Is the GER40 gearing up for a stronger rebound, or will inflation and tariffs weigh it back down?
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The Fed’s favourite inflation gauge, Core PCE, just printed at 0.2% - exactly in line with forecasts and unchanged from the previous month.
No surprises. No fireworks. Just… flat.
So what’s next?
No surprises. No fireworks. Just… flat.
So what’s next?
Anonymous Poll
33%
💵 USD stays strong (hawkish Fed stance holds)
20%
📉 USD weakens (market leans back to cuts)
13%
⚖️ Neutral (rangebound for now)
33%
🤔 Waiting for the next data release
💪 Friday Flex time
Markets threw tariffs, data, and Powell’s “challenging situation” at us this week… and you’re still standing. That’s a flex.
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Markets threw tariffs, data, and Powell’s “challenging situation” at us this week… and you’re still standing. That’s a flex.
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📅 Economic Calendar: 29 Sept - 03 Oct 2025
It’s a packed week - with inflation, jobs, and PMI data all set to move the markets:
- 🇩🇪🇮🇹🇫🇷 Germany, Italy & France Inflation Rate YoY (Prel.) (Tue) - key national readings before the Eurozone print.
- 🇺🇸 ISM Manufacturing PMI (Wed) - pulse check on US industry.
- 🇺🇸 JOLTS job openings (Thu) - labour market demand insights.
- 🇺🇸 Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) + Unemployment Rate (Fri) - the week’s headline event.
- 🇺🇸 ISM Services PMI (Fri) - signals from the largest US sector.
👉 Which data drop do you think will move the markets the most?
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It’s a packed week - with inflation, jobs, and PMI data all set to move the markets:
- 🇩🇪🇮🇹🇫🇷 Germany, Italy & France Inflation Rate YoY (Prel.) (Tue) - key national readings before the Eurozone print.
- 🇺🇸 ISM Manufacturing PMI (Wed) - pulse check on US industry.
- 🇺🇸 JOLTS job openings (Thu) - labour market demand insights.
- 🇺🇸 Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) + Unemployment Rate (Fri) - the week’s headline event.
- 🇺🇸 ISM Services PMI (Fri) - signals from the largest US sector.
👉 Which data drop do you think will move the markets the most?
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