The U.S. dollar extended its rally, reaching fresh three-month highs as global investors assessed the Federal Reserve’s next steps and remained wary of the ongoing U.S. budget standoff. The dollar’s strength reflected a broader mood of caution, with markets bracing for a series of central bank decisions and critical economic …
Read More »Supreme Court Faces Crucial Test as Trump’s Tariff Power Redefines U.S. Trade Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to decide one of the most pivotal trade cases in decades — a ruling that could redefine the limits of presidential authority over tariffs and reshape America’s role in global commerce. At stake is whether the president can rely on emergency powers, originally designed …
Read More »Pound Holds Steady as Markets Await Bank of England’s Pivotal Rate Decision
The British Pound began the week on a cautious note, hovering near the 1.31 mark as traders awaited the Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming policy decision. With uncertainty surrounding the possibility of an interest rate cut, the currency remained largely stable against the US Dollar, reflecting a market mood marked …
Read More »Trump’s Fed Pick Could Reshape the Dollar, Yields, and Wall Street’s Future
As President Donald Trump narrows his shortlist for the next Federal Reserve chair, the implications stretch far beyond interest rates—they could redefine the trajectory of the U.S. dollar, Treasury yields, and equity markets. With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May 2026, five contenders are in the running, each carrying a …
Read More »Fed’s Goolsbee Urges Caution on Rate Cuts, Says Inflation Still a Concern
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee struck a cautious tone on Monday, signaling that the U.S. central bank has yet to decide its next move on interest rates. Speaking to reporters, Goolsbee warned against rushing into rate cuts, noting that inflation remains a pressing concern even as the …
Read More »Dollar hovers near three-month high as data drought keeps Fed cautious
The U.S. dollar steadied near a three-month peak on Monday, with traders bracing for a thin slate of economic signals that is unlikely to shift the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance. The dollar index rose 0.16% to 99.89—its highest since August 1—after the Fed’s quarter-point cut last week was paired with …
Read More »France Manufacturing Softens Again in October Despite Slight PMI Upgrade
France’s factory sector remained in contraction at the start of the fourth quarter, even as the final October reading showed a marginal improvement versus earlier estimates. The HCOB France Manufacturing PMI rose to 48.8 in October from 48.2 in September, topping the 48.3 flash print but staying below the 50.0 …
Read More »Weekly market recap: Markets React to U.S.–China Trade and Fed Policy Shifts
The U.S. dollar posted weekly gains, supported by hawkish Federal Reserve commentary and improving trade relations between Washington and Beijing. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, rose 0.4% to a three-week high at the start of last week and ended the week up …
Read More »Has Fed’s ‘Hawkish Cut’ Just Decided the Euro’s Fate?
The currency market is currently being reshaped by a palpable policy divergence between two of the world’s most powerful central banks, pushing the Euro-to-Dollar exchange rate to a three-month low. The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut, delivered with a surprisingly cautious and firm outlook, has injected renewed vigor into …
Read More »Pound Sterling Plummets to Multi-Month Low Amid Fiscal Worries and a Stronger Dollar
The British Pound has dramatically extended its slide against the US Dollar, hitting its lowest level in seven months. This persistent downward pressure reflects a profound lack of confidence in the Pound Sterling, which is struggling to find any footing even after significant losses, as investors flock to the safety …
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