Wildfires Ignite Inflation Fears as Economic Headwinds IntensifyThe recent wildfires in Los Angeles have ignited concerns beyond the immediate human and environmental toll. Economists warn that these infernos will not only scorch the land but also fan the flames of inflation, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s fight to bring prices …

On January 17th, 2025, just days before his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump launched a meme coin, aptly named “Trump Coin.” Within 24 hours, the coin achieved an astounding market capitalization of $4.8 billion and a fully diluted valuation of $24.3 billion. This rapid rise has positioned Trump Coin to potentially …

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitement as Bitcoin continues to demonstrate strength, trading comfortably above the $100,000 mark. This bullish sentiment is fueled by a confluence of factors, with the incoming Trump administration’s potential pro-crypto policies emerging as a key driver.Several economists echo this optimism, predicting a significant price …

The dollar steadied on Friday, but was on track to end the week lower after a six-week winning streak, while investors turned their focus to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration and awaited the incoming administration’s policies. Earlier during the North American session, the US Dollar was easing in the last trading …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 500 points on Friday, fueled by renewed expectations of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. This followed a period of declining Treasury yields, suggesting easing inflationary pressures.While inflation remains above target, recent data points to a potential slowdown, increasing the likelihood of …

On Friday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz presented his vision to rejuvenate Germany’s struggling economy during a campaign event at Volkswagen’s historic home base, which has been hit hard by the ongoing crisis. In front of a crowd of supporters, Scholz defended his government’s economic record, which has been battered by an …

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on January 29 and resume cutting in March, according to a slim majority of economists polled by Reuters. The survey, taken before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, suggests lingering inflation pressures may allow the Fed to cut rates once more. …

The EUR/USD pair experienced a setback on Friday, losing ground amidst renewed resistance at the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). While the pair managed to avoid a significant sell-off, attempts to break decisively above this key technical level were met with resistance, suggesting a lack of strong bullish momentum.   …

Oil prices experienced a slight decline, driven by a convergence of factors. A potential ceasefire agreement in the Red Sea, aimed at halting Houthi attacks on shipping, has eased maritime security concerns and reduced geopolitical risk premiums. This development, coupled with a recent agreement between Israel and Hamas to end …

The Canadian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar on Thursday, extending its recent consolidation phase. A lack of significant economic data releases from Canada left the Loonie vulnerable to market shifts.USD/CAD traded near multi-year highs, hovering around the 1.4400 level. While US Retail Sales and Initial Jobless Claims showed some …