Gold prices have ignited a spectacular rally, surging past previous records and brushing against the $3,000 threshold, a feat achieved despite the headwinds of a robust US dollar and elevated Treasury bond yields. In a display of raw bullish power, XAU/USD soared to an all-time high of $2,971 a troy …

Senate Democrats Weigh Blocking GOP Shutdown Bill, Facing Looming DeadlineWith a government shutdown looming less than 48 hours away, Senate Democrats are considering blocking a Republican-crafted funding bill, despite Republican efforts to place the blame for any potential shutdown squarely on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The House passed the …

Today’s forex market is heavily focused on key economic data releases, with US and Australian inflation figures and jobs data taking center stage. The Asian session will make available key Australian inflation expectations awaited by market players.The US dollar experienced a slight recovery from recent multi-month lows, although persistent concerns …

Wall Street navigated a turbulent session, whipsawed by encouraging inflation data and escalating trade tensions. The Nasdaq 100 soared by a robust 1.43%, driven by the relentless strength of the Magnificent Seven and a powerful surge in chip stocks. This tech-fueled rally stood in stark contrast to the Dow Jones …

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on European imports from the United States, in escalation against the tariffs previously imposed by the Trump administration on all US imports of steel and aluminum at a rate of 25%.The European tariffs focus on …

During a public meeting with Ireland’s Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, United States President Donald Trump addressed a range of topics, including trade policies, international relations, and economic strategies. His remarks reflected his characteristic approach to addressing contentious issues, particularly in the realm of trade.President Trump criticized the European Union (EU) …

The US Dollar remained surprisingly stable on Wednesday, defying expectations of a significant drop following the release of February’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). While the data revealed a slower pace of inflation than anticipated, traders appeared to largely shrug off the news, maintaining the dollar’s position in the mid-103.00 range …

On March 12, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor, Tiff Macklem, addressed the central bank’s policy direction during a press conference following the decision to lower its policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 2.75%. Governor Macklem also responded to questions from the media, elaborating on the …

The British pound has continued its upward trajectory since the start of trading on Tuesday, bolstered by a weakening US dollar, which has been further impacted by US President Donald Trump’s trade policies and recent developments in that area. Sterling/dollar rose to 1.2959, compared to the previous day’s close of …

In a whirlwind of announcements, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred both domestic and international attention. Within hours of declaring on his Truth Social account a plan to impose a 50% double tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, Trump appeared to backtrack. Facing pressure from market reactions and his …