Forex Market

A Holding Pattern for PolicyThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7, 2025, FOMC Minutes, released on May 28 at 23:08 UTC, highlight a central bank in wait-and-see mode as it navigates a complex economic landscape. Persistent uncertainties around trade policies and risks to the Fed’s dual mandate of employment and inflation have …

Rising Risks and Policy DilemmasThe Federal Reserve’s May 6-7 meeting Minutes, released on May 28, 2025, at 18:00 GMT, revealed growing unease among policymakers about the economic outlook. Officials highlighted “difficult trade-offs” as inflation continues to rise alongside increasing unemployment. Fed staff projections pointed to heightened recession risks, with GDP …

Gold prices dipped below $3,300 after peaking at $3,325, marking a 0.18% decline as the US Dollar and Treasury yields strengthened. With traders eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting Minutes at 18:00 GMT, a dovish signal could reignite bullion’s rally, though Fed officials appear cautious amid tariff uncertainties. Geopolitical …

The British Pound (GBP) has enjoyed a robust rally in recent weeks, with its strength evident in the EUR/GBP exchange rate’s notable descent. After touching a year-high near 0.8738 on April 11, the pair has since dropped below 0.84, currently finding significant support around its 200-day simple moving average (SMA) …

U.S. stock index futures hovered near flat in early Wednesday trading, as investors caught their breath following a robust rally sparked by easing tariff tensions. Market focus has now shifted to the upcoming earnings release from chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and fresh updates on global trade policy. At 06:42 a.m. ET, …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, weighed down by a revival in risk appetite after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed plans to impose steep tariffs on the European Union. The move, which helped lift equity markets and investor sentiment, reduced demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Spot …

Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Wednesday, supported by growing concerns over potential new sanctions on Russia and disruptions in Venezuelan crude flows, alongside uncertainty ahead of a crucial OPEC+ meeting later this week. As of 21:28 ET (01:28 GMT), Brent crude futures for July delivery climbed 0.7% to …

Soaring Debt Levels Threaten Fiscal StabilityIn May 2025, government bonds in the US and Europe are under intense pressure from unprecedented debt burdens and concerns over fiscal sustainability. As of March 2025, US national debt stands at $36.56 trillion, or roughly 126% of GDP, with projections suggesting it could exceed …

Bond Yields Retreat Amid Easing Trade TensionsU.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, following positive developments in trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union. The decline comes after a period of heightened yields driven by fears of escalating tariffs since their imposition on April 2, …

Franc Weakens Amid Dollar RecoveryThe Swiss Franc (CHF) continued its decline against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, pressured by a strengthening dollar and remarks from Swiss National Bank (SNB) Governor Martin Schlegel. The USD/CHF pair rose to 0.8273, up from the previous session’s close of 0.8210, with …