After a record-breaking rally, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is taking a moment to catch its breath. The index, which recently crested 45,277, has pulled back slightly, settling below the 45,000 mark. This pause in bullish momentum isn’t a sign of weakness; instead, it reflects a market holding steady …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Focus Shifts to Canada’s Inflation
Recent movements in the forex world highlight a period of heightened caution and strategic positioning by market participants. As we head into a pivotal week, the spotlight is on key economic indicators and central bank commentary that will likely shape the near-term direction of major currencies.The U.S. Dollar’s Resilient RallyThe …
Read More »Trump’s Promises of Manufacturing Boom Meet Economic Skepticism
Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, including sweeping tariffs on imports from over 100 countries, are being touted by his administration as the catalyst for a grand revival of American manufacturing. White House officials argue that these measures will make foreign goods more expensive, encouraging companies to produce domestically and restore …
Read More »Will Fed Chair Have Surprises In His Last Speech at Jackson Hole?
Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday, August 22, 2025, offers a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve to signal its next moves. Historically, this event has been a platform for hinting at policy shifts—last year, Powell’s remarks paved the way for a significant rate cut. …
Read More »Gold Holds Steady in Tense Trade Amid Economic Crosswinds Before Trump-Zelenskyy Summit
Gold prices maintained a narrow trading band on Monday, August 18, 2025, edging slightly lower by 0.03% to $3,334.620 amid sustained safe-haven interest driven by geopolitical tensions. The precious metal’s intraday volatility saw it rebound from a daily low of $3,323.685 to a high of $3,358.490, reflecting a net daily …
Read More »Weekly market wrap: Powell’s statements in Jackson Hole into focus
Throughout the last trading week, US dollar was a net loser amid improvement in risk appetite, increasing expectations of a rate cut by the Fed in September meeting, relative stability in prices, and fears of intervention in Fed’s policies. Although Trump-Putin summit in Alaska didn’t reach a peace deal in …
Read More »EUR/USD Surges as US Inflation Stokes Fed Rate Cut Doubts
The EUR/USD pair powered through a second straight week of gains, climbing to a high of 1.1730 and settling just above 1.1700, eyeing this year’s peak at 1.1830. While the Euro showed modest strength amid lackluster European data, the US Dollar took a hit as markets grappled with mixed inflation …
Read More »Dow Jones Hits Record High but Stumbles as Consumer Confidence Wanes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a fresh all-time high of 45,277 on Friday, breaking past 45,250 for the first time. However, the rally fizzled as weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment data and anticipation of a high-profile meeting between global leaders dampened investor enthusiasm by the close of the trading week. …
Read More »Yen Surges as Japan’s GDP Shines, US Economic Data Falters
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is gaining ground against the US Dollar (USD), pushing the USD/JPY pair toward 147.00, a drop of nearly 0.5% today. This move is fueled by upbeat Japanese growth figures and a faltering US economy, sparking safe-haven demand for the Yen.Japan’s Economy OutperformsJapan’s Q2 GDP exceeded expectations, …
Read More »Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska for High-Stakes Talks on Ukraine and Nuclear Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on Friday at a Cold War-era air base in Alaska, marking their first face-to-face encounter since Trump returned to the White House. The meeting is expected to center on efforts to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine, with …
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