The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released on July 16, 2025, paints a cautious picture of the U.S. economy, highlighting flat or weakening activity across most of its 12 districts. Compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston from data collected before July 7, the report draws on insights from …

The US Dollar hit a speed bump, snapping a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated under renewed selling pressure. The pullback was triggered by fleeting rumors—later downplayed—that President Donald Trump might move to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Compounding the dollar’s woes were softer-than-expected US …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped on July 16, 2025, falling 0.15% to $65.325 per barrel, while Brent crude oil followed suit, declining 0.26% to $68.60 per barrel. Both benchmarks faced downward pressure despite a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories, as rising OPEC+ production and persistent demand …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw early gains on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which fueled optimism for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. However, the rally fizzled as the index retreated to the 44,000 level, rattled by President Donald Trump’s provocative signals about …

The US Dollar (USD) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on July 16, 2025, as the USD/JPY pair retreated from an intraday high of 149.19 to hover near 148.00, with resistance solidifying around the 149.00 mark. The dollar’s pullback was driven by mounting speculation over President Donald Trump’s potential move …

The GBP/USD pair surged 0.55% to 1.3454, propelled by a weaker-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) and heightened market uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s reported consideration of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar’s strength against a basket of major currencies, fell …

On a tense Wednesday afternoon in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump stirred controversy by consulting Republican lawmakers on a drastic potential action: firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Sources familiar with the closed-door meeting revealed that Trump directly asked House members for their opinions on removing the central bank’s …

Silver has decisively broken through critical resistance levels, signaling the official onset of a robust bull market. Analysts pinpoint a convergence of bullish technicals, tightening supply-demand dynamics, and a pronounced historical undervaluation, all propelling silver towards a potential retest of its $50 per ounce historical high.While gold consistently hit records, …

Bitcoin saw a significant drop on Tuesday, falling to as low as $115,222, after a series of cryptocurrency-related bills, prominently championed by President Donald Trump, hit an unexpected roadblock in the House of Representatives. The digital currency’s price was last reported around $116,443, marking a nearly 4% decline from its …

On Tuesday, July 15, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a remarkable array of trade moves, tariff threats, and economic demands, shaking up global markets. From securing a massive trade deal with Indonesia to pushing for access to India’s vast market, Trump kept the world on edge. He also issued a …