Forex Market

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining its 2% inflation target, signaling that no changes will be considered during the upcoming monetary policy framework review in 2026. This decision comes as global economic conditions grow increasingly complex, particularly due to unpredictable trade policies and …

On August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump made waves with a bold claim that could reshape the Federal Reserve’s approach to monetary policy. Speaking with confidence, Trump announced that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed’s key interest rate-setting body, would soon see a majority of members favoring rate …

US consumer confidence experienced a slight decline in August 2025, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index dipping to 97.4 from a revised 98.7 in July, halting the recovery seen in the previous month. This modest drop aligns with expectations of subdued consumer sentiment, reflecting concerns about current economic conditions …

France is facing heightened political and economic uncertainty as Prime Minister François Bayrou has announced a no-confidence vote for September 8. This decision comes as the government struggles to pass a new budget and is a direct consequence of the ongoing political deadlock.The announcement has already impacted financial markets. The …

Gold Gains on Political UncertaintyGold prices climbed in Asian trading on Tuesday as investors sought safety after U.S. President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns over the central bank’s independence. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,375.29 per ounce, while October futures were up 0.2% …

Markets Slide Across the RegionEuropean equities opened sharply lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s losses and pressured by renewed concerns over U.S. trade policy and domestic political instability in France. As of 03:35 ET (07:35 GMT), Germany’s DAX was down 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 slumped 1.8%, and London’s FTSE 100 …

In a significant policy speech, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan recently explored potential shifts in the central bank’s operational framework, emphasizing a need for more effective and nuanced communication. The remarks highlighted several critical areas for consideration, including the management of the Fed’s balance sheet, the future …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell surprised many in his recent speech at Jackson Hole, signaling a potential interest-rate cut in September. This move is a significant gamble, as it prioritizes supporting a weakening labor market over the traditional focus on controlling inflation. While the unemployment rate has held steady and …

The Euro dipped against the US Dollar on Monday, with the EUR/USD pair falling below the key 1.1700 level. This movement marked a rebound for the Greenback, which had seen a sharp slide on Friday following surprisingly dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve Chair. As the US Dollar Index (DXY) …

Gold has been on the rise, recently hitting a two-week high, as the US Dollar has stabilized and a key speech from the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair hinted at future interest rate cuts. This move in the precious metal follows a rally driven by comments at the Jackson Hole Symposium, …