Forex Market

Key Takeaways Hike widely expected: The RBA is anticipated to raise rates by 25 basis points to 4.35% on May 5 — its third hike of the year. Easing cycle reversed: The move will fully unwind the brief easing cycle of 2025 and return rates to late-2024 levels. Inflation alarm …

While some weeks pass in silence, others redraw the global economic map. The trading week of April 27 – May 1, 2026, falls firmly into the latter. Between five major central bank decisions, a historic Fed dissent, aggressive Japanese intervention to bolster the Yen, and blockbuster tech earnings, market expectations …

Gold prices climbed above the $4,600 mark, extending gains as Japan’s intervention in currency markets pushed the U.S. Dollar lower. At the same time, news of a new proposal from Iran helped ease oil prices, lifting investor sentiment and supporting Wall Street’s positive tone. Fed Keeps a Watchful EyeDespite the …

President Donald Trump announced he will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, a sharp increase that could shake global markets. He accused the EU of failing to comply with last year’s trade deal, insisting the higher tariffs would push European manufacturers to move …

The US Dollar managed a modest bounce on Friday after sliding to its lowest point in two weeks, but the recovery did little to change the bigger picture — the greenback is ending the week in the red, battered by a perfect storm of geopolitical uncertainty and renewed trade war …

The euro extended its upward momentum against the US dollar, climbing to its highest levels in over a week as a mix of geopolitical tension and unexpected market moves weighed heavily on the greenback.The shift reflects a broader change in market sentiment, with investors pulling back from the dollar amid …

The Japanese yen found stability after authorities stepped in to halt its rapid decline against the US dollar. The intervention came as the yen briefly weakened beyond the symbolic 160 mark, sparking concerns about financial stability. By Friday, the currency had regained ground, with the dollar trading closer to 156 …

Key Takeaways Futures edge higher: S&P 500 futures gained 0.1% to 7,250.75, Dow Jones futures rose 0.14% to 49,907.0, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.13%. Records shattered Thursday: The S&P 500 closed up 1% above 7,200 for an all-time high, the Nasdaq Composite added 0.9% to its own record, and …

Key Takeaways Modest gains for sterling and euro: GBP/USD rose 0.04% to 1.3606, while EUR/USD added 0.11% to 1.1744 in thin trading. Yen intervention echoes 2024: Japan’s suspected move recalls last year’s $30 billion-plus operations, which briefly dragged USD/JPY to 152 before the pair surpassed its prior high just two …

Key Takeaways Prices slip: Spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,600.06/oz, while gold futures dropped 0.4% to $4,611.54/oz — both close to one-month lows. Quiet trading: Volumes were muted due to market holidays across most of Asia. Two months of losses: Spot gold lost roughly 1% in April, extending March’s near …