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Now that the RBA is taking a more cautious approach to further easing, what will the upcoming jobs release imply for their next policy moves?

The major assets were all over the charts as traders reacted to geopolitical tensions, central bank expectations, and fresh economic data.

Major assets kicked off the week on solid footing, likely driven by a mix of bargain hunting, easing global growth concerns, and positioning ahead of this week’s potential market movers.

Will Canada’s February CPI data support the BOC’s inflation concerns? Here’s what you can expect for this top-tier catalyst.

Tariffs were still front and center among the market themes driving price action, as investors seem to be having mixed feelings about negotiations and retaliatory measures.

Markets took a hit as trade tensions escalated, with President Trump threatening 200% tariffs on European wines, rattling risk sentiment.

The market spotlight was mainly on the U.S. CPI report for today, although tariffs-related updates still rocked some risk flows. Here are the latest headlines and economic reports you need to take note of.

U.S. headline CPI increased by 0.2% in February month-on-month, below economists’ expectations of 0.3% uptick and slower than January’s 0.5% rise. Here’s how USD reacted.

BOC cut rates as expected, but CAD strengthened as the central bank signaled caution on further easing, highlighting trade tensions and inflation risks.

The coast was clear in terms of top-tier economic reports, but financial markets still whipsawed as Trump imposed then reversed tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products. Here’s how it all went down.

Can another set of cooling inflationary pressures reinforce a dovish Fed bias? Or are we about to see a strong upside surprise that could revive hawkish expectations?

Market participants woke up on the wrong side of the bed, greeted by deflation concerns in China and worries about a U.S. recession.

The start of higher U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico weighed heavily on the market mood early in the week, before Trump agreed to postpone some trade levies later on. But why didn’t the risk rallies last?

Market correlations were a mess, as traders juggled pre-NFP positioning with tariffs developments and monetary policy announcements. Here are the latest updates you need to know.

Can an upbeat Canadian jobs report convince the BOC to drop its dovish bias soon? Or will we see another downside surprise that could keep the central bank in easing mode?

The major assets recovered on Wednesday, with European stocks leading the way after Germany unveiled a €500 billion infrastructure plan and Trump hinted at tariff relief for automakers.

The Aussie fell despite stronger-than-expected Q4 GDP growth, as traders remained focused on trade tensions and broader market risks.

Will the ECB continue cutting interest rates this month or are they about to signal an end to their easing cycle soon? Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on trading this major economic event.

Trade war was the name of the game on Tuesday, as Trump’s tariff plans took effect and Uncle Sam’s major trading partners imposed retaliatory tariffs on the world’s largest economy.

Risk sentiment started on weak footing in March, markets priced in U.S. tariff plans on Canadian and Mexican goods, along with the prospect of further trade restrictions.