The Euro (EUR) strengthened against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, with traders eyeing Japan’s forthcoming inflation data and Germany’s Retail Sales figures due on Friday. As of now, the EUR/JPY pair is trading at 163.83, marking a daily increase of 0.17%. These key economic releases are poised to provide …

Bitcoin experienced a pullback during Thursday’s trading session, stepping back from its peak levels since February 2025. The earlier surge was fueled by optimistic remarks about the future of cryptocurrencies delivered at the Bitcoin 2025 annual conference.Investor interest appears to be shifting toward lower-valued cryptocurrencies, driven by economic cycle factors …

US stock markets received a boost on Thursday after a US court struck down tariff measures introduced by President Donald Trump earlier this month, ruling that they exceeded his authority. The decision invalidated tariffs imposed under a declared economic emergency, which had allowed restrictions on many of the United States’ …

Gold prices soared past the $3,300 mark on Thursday, buoyed by a confluence of factors including disappointing US jobs data and a significant court ruling against previously imposed Trump-era tariffs. The precious metal, often sought as a safe haven, saw its value jump by 0.94%, with XAU/USD trading at $3,318 …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently raised concerns about the potential for more frequent and persistent supply chain shocks, which could complicate the central bank’s efforts to balance inflation control with employment stability. Speaking at a recent conference, Powell noted that these disruptions could fuel inflationary pressures and challenge the …

Nvidia stock surges, reclaiming the title of the world’s most valuable company. Market cap surpasses Microsoft, reaching approximately $3.44 trillion.Nvidia’s stock skyrocketed on Thursday, propelling the AI chip leader back to the top spot among the world’s most valuable companies.Nvidia (NVDA) shares climbed 4% during Thursday’s trading session, boosting the …

Euro Faces Downward PressureThe euro fell against the US dollar on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, closing at 1.1291, down from 1.1329 the previous day. The EUR/USD pair hit an intraday high of 1.1345 and a low of 1.1283, reflecting volatility driven by a resurgent dollar and cautious signals from the …

A Holding Pattern for PolicyThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7, 2025, FOMC Minutes, released on May 28 at 23:08 UTC, highlight a central bank in wait-and-see mode as it navigates a complex economic landscape. Persistent uncertainties around trade policies and risks to the Fed’s dual mandate of employment and inflation have …

Rising Risks and Policy DilemmasThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7 meeting Minutes, released on May 28, 2025, at 18:00 GMT, revealed growing unease among policymakers about the economic outlook. Officials highlighted “difficult trade-offs” as inflation continues to rise alongside increasing unemployment. Fed staff projections pointed to heightened recession risks, with GDP …

Fiscal Policy at a CrossroadsRussia is weighing a significant revision to its budget rule as plummeting oil prices threaten its financial stability, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed on May 28, 2025. The current rule, which sets a baseline oil price of $60 per barrel, directs excess revenue to the National …