The euro slipped slightly against the US dollar on Thursday, pausing after an eight-day winning streak as investors reassessed market sentiment ahead of major economic releases. The pair retreated from its earlier highs near 1.1660—the strongest level since mid-October—pressured by a mild rebound in the US Dollar and mixed data …
Read More »A 25 bp Cut Is Nearly Priced In — But FOMC More Divided Than Ever
As trading floors close on December 4, 2025, one outcome looks almost inevitable: the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark rate by a quarter point next week, lowering the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. Futures markets are assigning better than an 84% probability to that move — a complete about-face from …
Read More »U.S. Jobless Claims Drop to Three-Year Low Ahead of Key Fed Meeting
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, hitting the lowest level in more than three years and signaling continued resilience in the labor market despite broader signs of cooling. Seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims dropped to 191,000 in the week ending November 29, according …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Labor Data and Fed Meeting Loom Large
U.S. stock futures nudged higher on Thursday, as investors looked ahead to fresh labor market data and next week’s closely watched Federal Reserve policy meeting. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones futures were up 50 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 futures gained 5 points (+0.1%) Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 18 …
Read More »Gold Slips as Traders Take Profits Ahead of Key Fed Decision
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Thursday, as profit-taking outweighed rising confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. By 02:28 ET (07:28 GMT), spot gold slipped 0.3% to $4,191.55 an ounce, while February U.S. gold futures fell 0.3% to $4,219.46. US data reinforce expectations …
Read More »Dollar Slides to Five-Week Low Amid Rate Cut Expectations
The U.S. dollar fell about 0.4% to its lowest level in five weeks, weighed down by disappointing job data that bolstered expectations for continued monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.The decline followed the release of November’s ADP employment report, which pointed to a slowdown in the U.S. labor market, signaling …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Eye More US Jobs Data as Dollar Slides and Commodities Gain
Global markets are entering a key phase as investors shift their focus to upcoming US employment data. The US Dollar continues to slide, retreating to levels last seen in late October amid growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may adopt a more dovish stance in its next policy meeting.The Euro …
Read More »White House Eyes Greater Control Over Federal Reserve Amid Market Moves
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Wednesday that the White House intends to press for a rule requiring Federal Reserve regional bank presidents to have lived in their districts for at least three years before taking office. The proposal, aimed at reinforcing local representation within the Fed, could also give …
Read More »ECB Signals Stable Inflation Amid Strong Eurozone Growth
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has confirmed that underlying inflation remains consistent with the bank’s 2% medium-term target, while the eurozone economy shows signs of steady growth. Speaking to the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs in Brussels, Lagarde highlighted that rising household spending and a …
Read More »Euro Climbs as US Data Weakens the Dollar Ahead of Key Inflation Report
The Euro strengthened against the US Dollar on Wednesday, reaching levels not seen in nearly six weeks, as recent US economic data weighed on the Greenback. Investors are increasingly cautious amid signs of slowing momentum in the US services sector and softer private hiring, which have fueled expectations of a …
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