The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “strong overall” economy, low unemployment, and inflation that remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward its …
Read More »EUR/USD Waits on J. Powell, Tariffs
The EUR/USD pair is holding onto slight gains above 1.0300 on Tuesday, after a decline earlier in the day. Market participants are hesitant as they await developments regarding potential reciprocal tariffs and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s upcoming testimony.Euro’s Latest News:• EUR/USD rises as the US dollar weakens before Chairman Powell’s …
Read More »US Dollar and Gold Surge After Trump’s Comments on New Tariffs
The US dollar continued to rise alongside gold, amidst significant market fluctuations triggered by statements made last week by US President Donald Trump. The President hinted at the possibility of imposing new customs tariffs in the coming days.The dollar index, which tracks the performance of the US currency against a …
Read More »McDonald reveals Q4 mixed performance, Eyes 2025 Rebound
McDonald’s Q4 results showed mixed performance, with revenue slightly below expectations and adjusted earnings per share reaching $2.80. Global same-store sales saw a modest 0.4% increase, but US same-store sales fell 1.4% year over year due to an E. coli outbreak. CEO Chris Kempczinski acknowledged the need for swift action …
Read More »US Stocks Remain Resilient Amid Tariff Threats, Inflation Concerns
US stock market demonstrated resilience this week, navigating a landscape of renewed tariff threats and persistent inflation concerns. Tech stocks led the charge, showcasing strength despite lingering anxieties surrounding potential economic repercussions. This positive momentum suggests investors are, for the moment, prioritizing specific sectors and individual company performance over broader …
Read More »Bitcoin Price Recovers Slightly, But Concerns on Fresh Tariffs, Inflation Persist
The price of bitcoin has somewhat recovered, but inflation and new tariff worries are still present. Following a sharp decline over the weekend due to worries about new trade tariffs, Bitcoin witnessed a slight comeback on Monday, rising 1.3% to $97,873.0. Growing trade tensions between the United States and China …
Read More »Lagarde Reaffirms ECB’s Recovery Outlook Despite Inflation Uncertainties
In her speech on Monday, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, reiterated the ECB’s conclusion is that the circumstances for economic recovery in the Eurozone are still favorable. Lagarde underlined her optimism that inflation will return to the ECB’s 2% medium-term target sometime in 2025, specifically this …
Read More »EUR/USD appreciates as investors grow alarmed by fresh tariff threats
Although the EUR/USD recovers some of its intraday losses and closes to 1.0300, the picture remains murky due to fresh concerns over US President Trump’s tariffs. President Trump of the United States is about to impose 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum.On Tuesday and Wednesday, investors look …
Read More »Trump’s Looming Tariffs and BoE Shift Weigh on Pound Sterling
The Pound Sterling weakened against the US Dollar on Monday, falling below the 1.2400 level to 1.2385, a 0.16% decline. This drop occurred following announcements of new US tariffs on aluminum and steel, with hints of additional tariffs to come. The Sterling’s pair is trading at 1.2375 at the time …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Brief: Navigating a Shifting Economic Landscape
Tariffs, Trade Diversification, and the NFP ImpactThe global trade landscape is bracing for potential shifts as the specter of renewed US tariffs looms. Since 2017, even with relatively strong US economic growth, US share of global trade has been on a downward trend, while its share of global GDP and …
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