Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Meeting The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Monday, with investors closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is set to shape currency markets as the final quarter of 2025 approaches. At 08:10 GMT, the Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against six major peers—was …
Read More »Bitcoin Edges Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Decision as Altcoins Retreat
Bitcoin Extends Modest Gains Bitcoin rose slightly in Asian trade on Monday, supported by firm expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was up 0.7% at $116,527.3 by 06:01 GMT, extending last week’s gains of nearly 5%. Despite the upward momentum, …
Read More »Could a Faltering UK Job Market Sink GBP?
The British Pound has been trading cautiously, held back by persistent concerns over the health of the UK’s labor market. With key employment data set for release next week, the pound’s volatility is expected to increase. The currency’s performance hinges on whether the new data confirms a sharper-than-expected cooling of …
Read More »Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Rate Decision After Mixed U.S. Data
The U.S. dollar edged slightly higher on Friday, pausing its recent slide as investors digested a combination of softer labor data and a modest uptick in inflation, while rate cut bets from the Federal Reserve remained firmly in place. Dollar Index and Treasury Yields The dollar index rose 0.1% to …
Read More »Bitcoin Rebounds as Fed Rate Cut Bets Persist, But Treasury Model Faces Scrutiny
Bitcoin gained ground on Friday, tracking a broader advance in risk-driven assets as traders held firm to expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. However, the upside remained capped by growing concerns over the sustainability of corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies. Bitcoin Price Action By 01:56 ET …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as Oversupply Concerns Outweigh Geopolitical Risks
Oil prices fell on Friday, extending the previous session’s sharp losses, as worries about weakening U.S. demand and a looming supply glut outweighed fears of disruption from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Market Performance By 04:19 GMT, Brent crude futures dropped 0.74% to $65.88 per barrel, while West …
Read More »Gold Hovers Near Record Highs as Weak US Jobs Data Reinforces Fed Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices extended gains on Friday, holding close to record highs, as fresh signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will move to cut interest rates at its policy meeting next week. Gold Prices and Market Moves By 01:51 ET (05:51 GMT), spot …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Inflation Woes Drag US Dollar Down, Sparking Rate Cut Hopes
A series of weaker-than-expected inflation reports for both producers and consumers in the U.S. has strengthened the case for the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since December 2024. In response, the U.S. Dollar (USD) has resumed its decline as the week’s busy economic calendar concludes with the release of …
Read More »Euro’s Strength Realistically Reflects Europe’s Economic Stability
The financial landscape is currently a puzzle of conflicting signals. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is hitting record highs, a traditional sign of a strong economy and robust corporate health. On the other, key economic data points like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and jobless claims are …
Read More »The Curious Case of Soaring Dow, Slowing US Economy
In the current market landscape, a confusing mix of economic signals has triggered a frenzy of optimism on Wall Street. On one hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has soared to new heights, fueled by hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon begin cutting interest rates. On the other, data …
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