The critical meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) commenced today, Tuesday, December 9, and will conclude tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, with the announcement of the Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decisions. This meeting, the last of 2025, is viewed as an event of paramount importance, as it lays …
Read More »Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Fed Meeting as Job Data Surprises
The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rising 0.19% to 99.282 as of 20:10 GMT+2. This comes a day before the Federal Reserve concludes its two-day policy meeting, keeping investors on edge.The greenback gained support from unexpectedly strong U.S. labor market data. The October …
Read More »High-Stakes December: BoE Braces for a Knife-Edge Decision on Interest Rates
The Bank of England’s next interest rate announcement—scheduled for Thursday, December 18—is shaping up to be one of the closest and most consequential calls in years. While markets have confidently priced in a 25-basis-point cut to 3.75 percent, the underlying picture is far more complex, with policymakers divided, inflation data …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Markets Brace for Potentially Contentious Fed Rate Cut
U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2025 — a decision expected to set the tone for markets heading into the new year. At 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones Futures rose 30 points …
Read More »Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Decision; Aussie Rises as RBA Rules Out More Easing
The U.S. dollar held largely steady on Tuesday as traders braced for a widely expected interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve, while the Australian dollar firmed after its central bank signaled no need for further easing. The U.S. dollar index dipped 0.1% to 98.977, with investors preparing not only for …
Read More »Global Central Bank Outlook: December 2025 Monetary Policy Expectations
As of December 8, 2025, global central banks are navigating a deeply complex economic landscape. While inflation is cooling in certain regions, labor markets remain unevenly resilient. The current scene is defined by a clear divergence: banks like the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England are leaning toward …
Read More »Earthquake and Monetary Policy Collide: Why the Yen is Under Pressure
The global currency market is currently witnessing a dramatic tug-of-war as the US Dollar gains momentum while Japan grapples with domestic uncertainty. This shift has pushed the currency exchange rate higher, driven by a combination of high-stakes central bank maneuvers and an unexpected natural disaster.A “Hawkish” Shift in the United …
Read More »US Dollar Climbs As All Eyes On Powell’s Successor
The US Dollar has been trending upward since the start of trading this week, bolstered by rising US Treasury yields.This recovery follows a downward close last week, driven by several factors including recent economic data, statements from President Donald Trump, and reports concerning the potential successor to Federal Reserve Chair …
Read More »Euro Struggles as Dollar Regains Strength Ahead of Crucial Fed Decision
The euro came under renewed pressure at the start of the week, slipping toward a one-week low as the US dollar regained momentum ahead of a highly anticipated interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve. After briefly touching an intraday high during the European session, the pair retreated toward the 1.1620 …
Read More »Weekly market wrap: The U.S. Dollar Suffers Heavy Losses amid anticipation of Fed’s Decision
The US dollar ended last week lower, pressured by a mix of economic data and political developments. Among the key drivers were weaker macroeconomic indicators, comments from President Donald Trump, and reports about potential successors to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Together, these factors reinforced expectations of a rate cut …
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