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Dollar Gains as Trade Uncertainty Pressures Canadian Currency

The US dollar moved higher against the Canadian dollar on Wednesday as renewed uncertainty surrounding North American trade relations weighed on the Canadian currency. Reports suggesting potential changes to existing trade arrangements increased caution among investors, pushing the Canadian dollar lower while supporting demand for the US currency.At the same …

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API Shocker Sends Ripples Through Oil, Dollar, and Stocks

oil

Markets jolted late Tuesday after the American Petroleum Institute reported a sharp 13.4 million-barrel build in US crude inventories for the week ending February 6, a dramatic reversal from the previous 11.1 million-barrel draw. The surprise stockpile increase immediately shifted sentiment across energy markets, reviving concerns about excess supply just …

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Trump Says Rate Cuts Could Erase U.S. Debt as Markets React to Policy Signals

U.S. President Donald Trump reignited the debate over interest rates, arguing that sharp rate cuts could eliminate the U.S. debt burden without the need for painful spending cuts. He said borrowing costs remain far too high and insisted that the United States should have the lowest interest rates in the …

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Retail Sales Miss — Here’s How Markets Have Reacted

Retail Sales

U.S. retail sales for December came in below expectations, reigniting concerns about the strength of consumer spending in the world’s largest economy. The disappointment was notable given the typically strong holiday season, signaling a possible slowdown in demand at the start of the year.Fed Policy Back in FocusWeaker retail data …

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NFP in Focus: Gold, Dollar, and Stocks Brace for a Defining US Jobs Test

Global markets are entering a decisive moment as investors shift their full attention to the upcoming US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, widely seen as the most important catalyst for near-term price action across gold, the US dollar, and equities. With positioning stretched and expectations finely balanced, the labor data could …

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Eurozone Defies the Slowdown as Growth Holds and Inflation Cools

The euro area ended last year on a stronger footing than many had expected, showing resilience despite a challenging global backdrop. Economic activity remained steady, while inflation pressures continued to ease, reinforcing confidence that the region is navigating a controlled slowdown rather than a sharp downturn.A Strong Finish to the …

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Hedge Funds Bet Big on US Stocks Amid AI Disruption and Market Volatility

Hedge funds are increasingly taking bold short positions on US stocks, signaling growing anxiety over the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on traditional business models. Last week saw record-level short selling, with hedge funds selling more than twice the amount they bought, reflecting widespread caution in the market. Concerns intensified …

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