The euro extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, climbing to 1.17521 USD, up 0.49% (+0.00575) from the previous session. This marks the strongest level for the euro against the dollar in more than nine weeks, reflecting growing confidence in the European currency as the dollar comes under …

The US Dollar slid against the Japanese Yen on Thursday as fresh labor-market figures pointed to a cooling US economy, adding pressure on the currency while speculation about possible policy tightening in Japan grew stronger.The latest jobless data showed a marked rise in new unemployment claims, signaling that the US …

Shares of Oracle tumbled after its latest quarterly earnings slightly missed expectations, raising fresh concerns about the returns from its aggressive push into artificial intelligence.Oracle reported $16.1 billion in revenue for the three months ending in November, just below analyst forecasts. While overall revenue grew 14% and its AI-focused cloud …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a calm and measured message on Wednesday, working to cool market expectations for continued monetary easing. He emphasized that the U.S. economy is “in a good place” and that current interest rates sit within a “reasonable range” close to the neutral level that balances …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average powered higher on Wednesday, rising more than 1.2% after the Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest-rate cut. The move instantly boosted market sentiment, pushing the Dow toward four-week highs as investors grew more confident that additional easing could follow in the coming months.The Fed’s …

The US dollar closed lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in its December meeting, adding pressure on the currency as markets digested a softer policy stance. The central bank also signaled the need for additional Treasury purchases—an action that functions much like quantitative easing and reinforces …

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at its December meeting, bringing the Federal Funds Target Range to 3.50%–3.75%. The decision, aligning with market expectations, reflects the Fed’s effort to balance its dual mandate of fostering maximum employment and maintaining …

The Federal Reserve capped its final meeting of 2025 with a widely anticipated decision: a 25‑basis‑point cut to the Federal Funds Target Range, bringing rates down to 3.50%–3.75%. The move, telegraphed well in advance, matched market expectations and immediately shifted attention to Chair Jerome Powell’s guidance on what comes next. …

Following the Fed’s year-end 25 bps rate cut, major markets and key assets are closely watching Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting comments. Investors are paying attention to his guidance on inflation, the labor market, and the Fed’s policy outlook for 2026, as these statements could shape short-term movements in the US …

Crude oil prices showed minor fluctuations Wednesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading around $58.28 per barrel, down slightly from the previous close of $58.38. Brent crude meanwhile was near $61.99 per barrel, marking a small dip from its last session.The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently reported a decline …