The Federal Reserve is set to announce a quarter-point interest rate cut today, marking the third reduction this year as officials respond to a cooling labor market and signs of economic strain. While the move is widely expected, uncertainty looms over what monetary policy will look like in 2026, leaving …
Read More »Gold Holds Steady Near $4,200 Ahead of Fed Decision
Gold prices stabilized around $4,202 on Wednesday, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. The precious metal has shown strong performance this year, with year-to-date gains exceeding 60%, reflecting its enduring appeal as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainty.Markets are expecting the Fed to implement a modest …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Pressure: Central Bank Caution Sends Ripples Across Markets
As global markets navigate one of the most turbulent economic periods in recent memory, the world’s major central banks find themselves walking a tightening rope between inflation fatigue, political pressure, and an impatient investment landscape. Markets want clarity, households want relief, and governments want stability — yet the economic data …
Read More »Investor Confidence Carries Broadcom Rally Toward 2026 Despite Bubble Concerns
Broadcom will unveil its fiscal fourth-quarter results after Thursday’s market close, with traders bracing for sharp price swings. Options markets are pricing in volatility of up to 6%, implying shares could surge to $425—well above Monday’s record intraday peak of $407—or retreat to $377. The semiconductor giant has already shattered …
Read More »BoC Expected to Hold Rates Steady in December After Strong Economic Data
The Bank of Canada is anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged at its December meeting, following a year of aggressive easing and a recent wave of stronger-than-expected economic indicators. After nine consecutive cuts, the benchmark rate now stands at 2.25%, down from 5.00%, marking the lowest point within the neutral …
Read More »2025’s Last FOMC Decision: Will the Fed Open the Doors Wide for “2026 Easing”?
The critical meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) commenced today, Tuesday, December 9, and will conclude tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, with the announcement of the Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decisions. This meeting, the last of 2025, is viewed as an event of paramount importance, as it lays …
Read More »Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Fed Meeting as Job Data Surprises
The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rising 0.19% to 99.282 as of 20:10 GMT+2. This comes a day before the Federal Reserve concludes its two-day policy meeting, keeping investors on edge.The greenback gained support from unexpectedly strong U.S. labor market data. The October …
Read More »Iraq’s Oil Return Pressures Prices as Global Markets Brace for a Delicate Balance
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as the sudden restoration of production from Iraq’s West Qurna 2 field injected fresh supply into an already fragile market. The field’s rapid return added meaningful volumes back into global output, creating immediate downward pressure and forcing traders to reassess short-term expectations.The Iraqi restart signals …
Read More »Wall Street Wavers as Positive Jobs Data Sets the Stage for a Crucial Fed Decision
U.S. equities delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors entered the first day of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting with guarded optimism. Markets are widely expecting the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points—a move that could shape the final stretch of the year for stocks, …
Read More »High-Stakes December: BoE Braces for a Knife-Edge Decision on Interest Rates
The Bank of England’s next interest rate announcement—scheduled for Thursday, December 18—is shaping up to be one of the closest and most consequential calls in years. While markets have confidently priced in a 25-basis-point cut to 3.75 percent, the underlying picture is far more complex, with policymakers divided, inflation data …
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