EUR/USD fell 0.75% during the North American session, dropping below the 1.19 mark to trade around 1.1882. The decline comes as the US Dollar strengthened sharply following the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair and higher-than-expected US inflation data.Markets reacted to signs that the Fed is …
Read More »Warsh Nomination Sends Dollar Higher and Gold Tumbling as Central Banks Dominate Market Focus
White House Signals a Clear Monetary DirectionThe White House has moved to clarify its vision for the next phase of U.S. monetary leadership, signaling strong support for Kevin Warsh. The message coming from Washington reflects a desire for faster confirmation and a clearer alignment between fiscal discipline and monetary policy, …
Read More »Silver Meltdown Ignites Market Shock as Warsh Fed Nomination Shakes Confidence
Silver Breaks First… and Breaks HardMarkets did not unravel quietly. Silver cracked first—and it cracked loudly. After a powerful run to record territory, the metal reversed sharply, unleashing a wave of profit-taking that tore through momentum-driven trades. What had looked like unstoppable strength suddenly turned into a reminder of how …
Read More »ECB Stays the Course: No Rate Hikes on the Horizon
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged well into next year, as momentum for further hikes in 2026 fades. Economists widely agree that the deposit rate will remain steady at 2% when the Governing Council convenes in Frankfurt on February 4–5. Inflation Nudges Higher, But …
Read More »Microsoft Hits 8-Month Low Despite Strong AI and Cloud Performance
AI leadership and cloud power aren’t enough to stop the sell-off. Microsoft’s stock dropped sharply to an 8-month low even after posting solid fiscal second-quarter results, as investors reacted to slowing consumer growth and ongoing AI-related capital expenditures. The tech giant remains a leader in AI after its early investment …
Read More »Fed Governor Stephen Miran Praises Warsh for Fed Chair as Inflation Concerns Ease
Warsh Seen as Strong Fit for Federal Reserve LeadershipFederal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran voiced strong support for Kevin Warsh, describing him as an excellent choice for a leadership role at the central bank. Miran said he is enthusiastic about the work Warsh is expected to deliver and expressed confidence in …
Read More »Trump Signals Warsh for Fed Leadership as Hassett Defends Policy Direction
White House Pushes Forward as Jerome Powell Era Nears Its EndPresident Donald Trump has signaled a decisive move toward reshaping Federal Reserve leadership, with the White House openly backing Kevin Warsh as its preferred choice to succeed Jerome Powell. The message from the administration is clear: it wants a swift …
Read More »Oil Slips After U.S. Eases Venezuela Sanctions, But Set for Strong Monthly Gains on Geopolitical Risks
Oil prices fell on Friday after the Donald Trump administration moved to ease some sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector, although crude was still on track for hefty monthly gains driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and supply disruption fears. By 08:55 ET (13:55 GMT), Brent futures for March delivery were down …
Read More »Gold Slides Below $5,000 as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Fed Chair Announcement
Gold prices plunged sharply on Friday, breaking below the $5,000 level as a rebound in the U.S. dollar triggered heavy profit-taking following a historic rally driven by safe-haven demand. Spot gold fell as much as 8% during the session, touching $4,957.54 an ounce, before trimming losses to trade down 5% …
Read More »German Unemployment Hits 12-Year High Despite Economic Resilience
The number of unemployed people in Germany rose above the 3 million mark this month, reaching its highest level in 12 years, underscoring persistent weakness in the labor market despite stronger-than-expected economic growth in recent months. Data from Germany’s labor office on Friday showed unemployment increased by 177,000 in January …
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