US President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, predicting Powell’s departure from the central bank within eight months. Speaking at a White House meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22, 2025, Trump called for lower interest rates and questioned the Fed’s …
Read More »Trump Targets Fed’s Powell Over Housing Woes, Cites High Interest Rates
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a meeting with Philippines President Bongbong Marcos, blaming high interest rates for housing market struggles. This latest outburst follows weeks of the White House openly challenging the Fed’s political independence, as …
Read More »Gold Surges Past $3,400 as Trade Tensions and Fed Concerns Boost Safe-Haven Appeal
Gold (XAU/USD) is climbing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, breaking the $3,400 mark with a near 1% gain by 2:57 PM EEST, driven by escalating trade disputes and doubts over the Federal Reserve’s autonomy. This rally sparks a key question—can gold maintain its upward trajectory, or will competing assets cap …
Read More »Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Comments on Trade Deals, Tariffs, and U.S. Economic Growth
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has provided insight into the ongoing trade negotiations and future economic outlook, revealing plans for upcoming announcements of trade deals. Speaking to Fox Business on Tuesday, Bessent emphasized that there is no reason for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down, despite increasing pressure surrounding …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Fed Expectations
Gold prices fell slightly in Asian trading on Tuesday, retreating from the one-month high seen in the previous session. The pullback came amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs and interest rates, which continue to bolster haven demand for gold and other precious metals. Spot gold dropped 0.2% to $3,389.39 …
Read More »EUR/USD Rises Amid Trade Tensions and ECB Policy Outlook
EUR/USD climbed 0.50% to 1.1694, rebounding from a daily low of 1.1614, as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped 0.67% to 97.806. Falling U.S. Treasury yields at 4.64% and looming August 1 U.S. tariff deadlines spurred dollar outflows, boosting the pair. Investors await EU PMI data and U.S. housing and …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on CNBC– July 21, 2025
Interviewed by CNBC, Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, commented on and analyzed market movements and the performance of key assets across financial markets.Dow Jones IndexHashad explained that the Dow Jones Industrial Average maintained positive momentum, supported by its stability above the 50-day Simple Moving Average …
Read More »U.S. Sectors Face Downgrades Amid Policy Uncertainty
Fitch Ratings downgraded 25% of U.S. industry sectors to “deteriorating,” citing unclear trade and tariff policies under the Trump administration. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) at 97.806, down 0.67%, reflects market caution, with EUR/USD at 1.1700 (+0.4%) and GBP/USD at 1.3600 (+0.3%). Copper futures, up 0.65% to $5.6410 per pound, …
Read More »Is Powell Taking a Blow Below the Belt? Fresh Criminal Allegations Ignite Fed Firestorm
On Monday, July 21, 2025, global markets reeled as President Donald Trump, labeling Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “a failure,” fueled a criminal referral by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, accusing Powell of perjury over a $2.5 billion Fed renovation. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.67% to 97.806 from 98.462, …
Read More »Gold and Silver Rally as Dollar Index and Yields Retreat
Gold climbed to $3,397.10, up 1.40% from $3,350.10, and silver (XAG/USD) rose 2.02% to $38.94, driven by a declining U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) and falling US Treasury yields. The DXY, at 97.806, fell 0.67% from 98.462, reflecting trade uncertainties, while 10-year Treasury yields dropped to 4.65%, boosting the appeal of …
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