The Federal Reserve circumnavigates a stormy economic landscape as tariffs fuel inflation and political pressures test its independence. Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a Fed Governor seat, vows to uphold the central bank’s autonomy if confirmed. Yet, his past missteps, like misstating the Fed’s mandate, raise doubts about …

Global energy markets are on edge as OPEC+, the alliance of major oil-producing nations, gears up for an online meeting this Sunday to set October’s production levels. With Brent crude prices hovering around $68 per barrel, the group faces a critical dilemma: ramp up output to reclaim market share or …

The United States is grappling with a staggering national debt that has now surpassed $37 trillion, marking a new high in fiscal challenges as of mid-2025. This rapid escalation comes on the heels of legislation that lifted the debt ceiling by an additional $5 trillion, pushing the allowable limit to …

In the North American trading session on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, currency markets saw notable swings driven by statements from Bank of England and Federal Reserve officials on interest rate policies, directly impacting the British pound and U.S. dollar. Market data shows the USD/GBP pair dropped 0.40% to 0.74350, while …

The global oil market is experiencing a significant upturn, with prices for both major benchmarks, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent Crude, showing strong gains. WTI Crude futures are trading at $65.56, up over 2.4% today, while Brent Crude is hovering around $69.05, also marking a notable increase. This rally …

U.S. markets started the first full week of September with a slump, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped around 550 points on Tuesday. After a long holiday weekend, investors returned with renewed selling pressure, driven by a trifecta of concerns: rising bond yields, government debt, and persistent inflation …

The US Dollar (USD) is showing signs of life, snapping a five-day losing streak and climbing to multi-day highs on Tuesday. This sudden reversal is driven by a market reassessment, as investors begin to factor in the possibility of at least two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve later …

President Donald Trump’s stark warning reverberates: without his tariffs, the United States risks ceasing to exist as a global economic force. After a federal appeals court ruled most of his global tariffs illegal, Trump declared an “economic emergency” and vowed an immediate Supreme Court appeal, potentially by Wednesday. He’s right …

In early September 2025, US Treasury yields have surged, reflecting deep market concerns over the nation’s fiscal health and global trade uncertainties. The 10-year US Government Bond yield climbed to 4.279%, up 0.047 percentage points or 1.11%, with the bond priced at 99.245% of par, down 0.381%. The 30-year yield …

The Canadian Dollar has started September on a back foot, experiencing a notable decline against the US Dollar. This movement signals a palpable shift in market sentiment, away from risk-taking and toward the relative safety of the US currency. The root causes of this shift are not isolated to a …