The US Senate Banking Committee just advanced President Trump’s pick for the Federal Reserve, Stephen Miran, despite serious concerns about his political independence. The 13-11 vote moves Miran one step closer to joining the central bank in time for a key interest rate decision, but his unique arrangement with the …

The stock market closed with mixed results, yet the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both hit new record closing highs. This seemingly contradictory performance highlights a market pulled in two different directions: the broader enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and a significant, fundamental shift in economic data. Despite a drag from …

US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation came in below expectations, bolstering bets of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week. The US Dollar (USD) is on the back foot, weakened by mounting market expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week. This sentiment …

The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is on the rise, extending its winning streak despite recent data that should have sent prices tumbling. The latest US Energy Information Administration (EIA) report showed an unexpected surge in crude stocks, a clear sign that supply is outpacing demand. Yet, …

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) will unveil its latest monetary policy decision, capturing the attention of global markets. Expectations are high that the ECB will keep its key deposit rate steady at 2%, marking a second consecutive pause in rate cuts. This stance is driven …

The Swiss franc is making a quiet but significant move against the US dollar. While the dollar is faltering due to soft US inflation data, the franc is showing surprising resilience. This dynamic highlights a critical point of divergence between the two currencies, as each is driven by its own …

The British pound has been trading sideways, seemingly unable to gain significant ground against the US dollar. Despite a recent slip in US inflation data that has weakened the dollar and fueled speculation of a Federal Reserve rate cut, the pound remains capped. This lack of upward momentum highlights a …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently surged, but the reason for its rally is unsettling: a massive downward revision to US jobs data. This reveals the labor market is far weaker than previously believed. The market’s celebration of this bad news is not a sign of confidence, but rather a …

Oil prices barely budged after a recent, high-stakes military action in Qatar, and that’s a signal worth paying attention to. Despite an Israeli strike on Hamas leadership on Qatari soil—a move that could have easily ignited a wider regional conflict. Following the Israeli strike in Qatar, oil prices did indeed …

The global currency market is a stage for a high-stakes drama, with the U.S. Dollar (USD) at its center. After a period of weakness, the Greenback is attempting to reclaim its footing, fueled by a rebound in Treasury yields. This move comes even as the U.S. labor market shows clear …