Forex Market

The Federal Reserve’s once straightforward path towards interest rate cuts has taken a more winding route. While expectations were high for multiple rate reductions in 2024, recent economic developments and policy shifts have led to a more cautious stance from the central bank. A Cautious ToneFed Chair Jerome Powell has …

In response to inflation that is reportedly approaching the Fed’s 2% objective, Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee spoke to newswires on Thursday about the future pace of Fed rate decreases. Key QuotesInflation is on its way down to 2%.The labor market is close to stable, full …

The British pound edged lower against the dollar on Thursday, reflecting market caution as investors awaited clarity on President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick and the implications for U.S. economic policies. Sterling fell 0.1% to $1.26405, struggling to maintain footing against a firming dollar. Dollar Gains Weigh on SterlingThe dollar’s …

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as intensifying military exchanges between Russia and Ukraine overshadowed concerns over rising U.S. crude inventories. The geopolitical tensions bolstered market uncertainty, keeping prices elevated despite bearish supply data from the United States. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $73.77 per barrel by 10:17 GMT, …

Britain’s public finances faced mounting pressure in October as borrowing levels exceeded expectations, posing a significant challenge for Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that public sector net borrowing reached £17.4 billion ($22 billion) in October, well above the £12.3 billion forecast …

Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trade on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of gains as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine spurred safe-haven demand. However, the precious metal’s recovery faced headwinds from a robust U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate decisions. Spot gold rose …

US Dollar Strengthens as Market Reacts to Trump-Inspired Rally The US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounded on Thursday, November 21, approaching the 107.00 level as yields rose. This surge was fueled by renewed optimism stemming from Trump-related news.Key Economic Data and Fed SpeechesInvestors will be closely watching key economic indicators, including …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has surged to near 106.70, driven by a combination of factors, primarily the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary policy stance and rising US Treasury yields.Fed’s Hawkish ToneFederal Reserve officials have adopted a cautious approach to potential rate cuts, citing persistent inflationary pressures and robust economic data. …

Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden expressed confidence in the UK’s inflation trajectory, suggesting that a recent uptick in October’s CPI data is a temporary blip. He believes that inflation will continue to decline, allowing the central bank to maintain its easing monetary policy.Key points from Ramsden’s remarks:Inflation Outlook: …

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook noted on Wednesday that while she views the overall economic outlook within the US as fairly balanced, the Fed might get forced into a pause on rate cuts if inflation progress slows down while employment remains solid.Key QuotesIf the labour market and …