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Market update - Thursday 20th March 2025


šŸŒ Global Markets Surge Amid Central Bank Decisions and Geopolitical Tensions šŸš€


Here's your latest update from the team at NexxtGen Markets here in the City of London.


šŸ“ˆ Market Overview


United States šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø


  • Federal Reserve's Stance: The Federal Reserve maintained its key interest rate, signalling potential rate cuts totalling up to 0.5% by year's end. This decision reflects concerns over the economic impact of recent tariff measures and a tempered growth outlook.


  • Equity Markets: Major indices responded positively:


    • S&P 500: Advanced 1.08% to close at 5,614.66.


    • Dow Jones Industrial Average: Increased by 0.92%.


    • Nasdaq Composite: Rose 1.41%, driven by gains in the technology sector.


Europe šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ŗ


  • Central Bank Policies: Focus shifts to the Bank of England (BoE), Swiss National Bank (SNB), and Sweden's Riksbank, all expected to announce their monetary policy decisions. The BoE is anticipated to hold rates steady, assessing the economic implications of recent tariffs and domestic tax increases.


  • Equity Performance: European stocks generally experienced gains, aligning with global market optimism.


Asia-Pacific šŸŒ


  • Market Movements: Asian shares tracked Wall Street's rally:


    • Australia's ASX 200: Climbed 1%, buoyed by investor optimism.


    • Japan: Markets were closed due to a public holiday.

    • China: Stocks edged lower, reflecting investor caution amid ongoing economic assessments.


Emerging Markets šŸŒ


  • Currency and Equity Trends: Emerging markets exhibited mixed performances, influenced by global central bank policies and geopolitical developments.


šŸ’” Key Highlights


Federal Reserve's Outlook šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø


The Fed's decision to maintain interest rates, coupled with signals of potential cuts, underscores a cautious approach amid tariff-induced economic uncertainties. Chair Jerome Powell emphasised the transitory nature of tariff-driven inflation, aiming to reassure markets.


Geopolitical Developments šŸŒ


  • Middle East Tensions: Escalating hostilities between Israel and Houthi forces, alongside potential U.S. sanctions on Iran, have contributed to rising oil prices.


  • Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Announcements of a potential cessation of energy-targeted strikes have tempered oil price surges, reflecting hopes for de-escalation.


Commodity Markets šŸ›¢ļø


  • Oil: Prices increased due to Middle East tensions and supply concerns.


  • Gold: Reached a record high, driven by safe-haven demand amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainties.


šŸ“Š ETF & Commodities


  • S&P 500 ETF (SPY): Increased by 0.01059% to $567.13.

  • Dow Jones ETF (DIA): Rose 0.00951% to $420.42.

  • Nasdaq ETF (QQQ): Advanced 0.01338% to $480.89.

  • Gold ETF (GLD): Edged up 0.00411% to $281.11.

  • Oil ETF (USO): Gained 0.00360% to $72.42.


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