The US Dollar is navigating a volatile landscape, as geopolitical tensions and a series of concerning economic indicators exert downward pressure. The US Dollar Index (DXY), a key metric tracking the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, has retreated below the critical 104.00 level after a brief attempt …

A creeping unease is settling over the U.S. economic landscape, with whispers of “stagflation-lite” now circulating among market observers. The term, a chilling reminder of the economic turmoil of the 1970s, describes a period of simultaneous high inflation and high unemployment – a scenario many hoped was consigned to history. …

Developments and DataThe US Dollar extended its rebound, reaching two-week peaks near 104.40, buoyed by weekend tariff news, while fears of a US economic slowdown appear to have eased slightly. The US Dollar Index (DXY) secured its fourth straight day of gains, decisively breaking past 104.00, supported by a notable …

Gold prices dipped by 0.67% on March 24, 2025, settling at $3,002 per ounce, as easing global trade tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar curbed the metal’s upward momentum.The decline marked the third consecutive day of losses for gold, driven by news that the Trump administration plans to impose targeted …

The scope of the current approach to imposing customs tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, will reportedly narrow, seemingly canceling the tariffs that were scheduled to be applied to certain sectors. Instead, a reciprocal tariff will be imposed targeting a specific group of countries that account for the …

The dollar/yen continues to rise since the start of daily trading, driven by pressure from economic data and statements from the central bank that lean toward quantitative easing, in contrast to the direction taken by Japanese monetary authorities. The pair climbed to 150.69 compared to the previous daily close of …

U.S. stock futures remained largely unchanged on Monday night, following a day of significant gains in the major averages. The uptick in the markets came as investors grew hopeful that President Donald Trump might scale back his initial plans for extensive tariffs. Futures linked to the S&P 500 saw a …

Investors are gearing up for a pivotal week packed with critical economic data, Federal Reserve insights, and a flurry of earnings reports from retail and consumer giants. With consumer sentiment showing signs of strain and the Fed sticking to its current rate stance, all eyes are on whether this week’s …

Economic Signals Send Mixed Messages Monday’s preliminary Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for March painted a fragmented picture of global economies. In Europe, France’s PMI readings from S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) surpassed expectations and February’s figures in both manufacturing and services, yet still signaled contraction. Germany and …

Global financial landscape this week were shaped by a convergence of trade policy upheavals, measured responses from central banks, and supply-side pressures, resulting in a dynamic interplay of volatility and strategic adjustments. This analysis explores movements in gold, crude oil, U.S. equities, cryptocurrencies, and key currency pairs, with a focus …