The USD/JPY currency pair declined on Tuesday, driven by a weakening U.S. dollar following a notable slowdown in U.S. consumer price inflation for July. The pair dropped to 147.83, down from the previous day’s close of 148.14. During the trading session, USD/JPY reached a high of 148.51 and a low …
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The Trump administration is forging ahead with ambitious plans to reshape U.S. economic policy, tackling both global trade agreements and domestic monetary reforms. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently outlined a bold agenda, emphasizing the completion of major trade deals and a potential overhaul of the Federal Reserve.On the trade …
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The Australian Dollar (AUD) staged a notable recovery against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, climbing above the 0.6500 threshold and erasing early losses. This rebound was driven by a weakening US Dollar, which overshadowed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) recent decision to cut interest rates. By the American …
Read More »Eurozone Woes Weigh on Euro as ZEW Sentiment Crumbles
The euro faced mounting pressure as the Eurozone’s economic outlook darkened, with the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index plunging to a concerning low. The EUR/GBP currency pair, trading steadily around 0.8644 during the North American session, reflected the market’s cautious response to the Eurozone’s deteriorating confidence, overshadowed by trade tensions and …
Read More »EUR/GBP Stalls as UK Jobs Resilient, EU Outlook Dims
The EUR/GBP currency pair held steady at approximately 0.8644, reflecting a cautious market response to contrasting economic signals from the UK and the European Union. With UK labor data showing strength and EU economic sentiment faltering, the pair remained range-bound during North American trading. A softer U.S. inflation report added …
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As the summer of 2025 draws to a close, oil markets are grappling with persistent downward momentum, with Brent crude hovering at $66.17 per barrel—a dip of 0.79% from its prior close—while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) lingers at $63.32 per barrel, down 1.00%. This year’s tepid performance, marked by a …
Read More »Rereading CPI Significance: US Price Surge Ripples Across Asset Categories
In July 2025, US inflation accelerated, with the core Consumer Price Index (CPI), excluding volatile food and energy, climbing 0.3% month-over-month and reaching a 3.1% annual rate—the fastest since January. Driven by rising service costs like airfares, medical care, and recreation, this uptick signals persistent inflationary pressures that are sending …
Read More »Last Minute Decision: Trump Extends China Tariff Truce for 90 Days Amid Trade Talks
In a last-minute decision, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to extend a trade truce with China, delaying the reimposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods for an additional 90 days. The move comes just hours before the existing tariff suspension was set to expire, offering …
Read More »EUR/USD Declines Amid US CPI Anticipation and Geopolitical Shifts
The EUR/USD currency pair slipped by 0.26%, settling at 1.1615 after reaching a daily high of 1.1675. The decline was driven by increased demand for the US dollar as traders positioned themselves ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release scheduled for Tuesday. This upcoming inflation report is …
Read More »EU vs. US on Russia: When Sanctions Clash with Concessions
The European Union and the United States are adopting starkly different approaches to Russia’s war in Ukraine, creating a transatlantic rift with significant geopolitical and market implications. While Brussels doubles down on economic sanctions, Washington’s shift toward diplomacy and concessions signals a potential softening of pressure on Moscow. This divergence …
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