Forex Market

U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Higher, Labor Market Holds Steady Amid Rising Uncertainty New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, but the labor market continues to show resilience despite growing economic uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 219,000 for the …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower Thursday as the euphoria of Wall Street’s best session in a year gave way to a more sober assessment of a ceasefire agreement already showing signs of strain. S&P 500 futures fell 0.3% to 6,782.81, Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.3% to 25,002.0, and Dow …

Bitcoin edged lower on Thursday, pausing its recent rally as investors reassessed the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and growing geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the Middle East. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 1.2% to $70,862.6, after posting strong gains earlier in the week on optimism over a potential two-week ceasefire and upcoming peace …

European stocks started Thursday on a cautious note, with major indices showing mixed performance as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks and a rebound in oil prices following the previous session’s rally. The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.2%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 both edged lower by 0.2% and …

U.S. President Donald Trump said all American ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain deployed around Iran until a “real agreement” is secured with Tehran, underscoring continued tensions despite a temporary ceasefire. In a social media post, Trump warned that “the shootin’ starts” if no deal is reached, although he …

Gold prices are stabilizing after a recent surge, retreating slightly from a three-week high but holding strong as the US Dollar softens and oil prices drop. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,735, down from an intraday high of $4,857, reflecting both market relief and lingering uncertainty.Ceasefire Boosts …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains steady near 99.10, buoyed by safe-haven demand as investors interpret the latest FOMC Minutes. The release confirmed that Federal Reserve policymakers are in no hurry to cut rates, reinforcing a “higher-for-longer” stance. Markets quickly adjusted to the cautious tone, reflecting ongoing concern about persistent …

The latest FOMC Minutes signal a meaningful shift in the Federal Reserve’s tone, highlighting a growing willingness among some policymakers to consider interest rate hikes if inflation remains persistent.This marks a departure from earlier messaging, when risks were viewed as broadly balanced. Now, the discussion has evolved into a more …

The U.S. dollar weakened sharply on Wednesday, falling to its lowest level in four weeks after a sudden geopolitical shift reshaped market sentiment. The decline followed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, easing fears of supply disruptions and triggering a broad move away from …

A Compressed Week With Outsized ImpactMarkets are heading into one of the most pivotal stretches of the quarter, where two major economic signals arrive within just 48 hours. The release of the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes is quickly followed by fresh inflation data, creating a tightly packed window that could …