Forex Market

Key Takeaways Dollar softens: The DXY and dollar index futures both fell 0.2%, retreating after modest weekly gains. Holiday-thinned trade: U.S., Hong Kong, and South Korean markets closed, keeping volumes muted. “Largely negotiated”: Trump claimed the U.S.-Iran framework deal is mostly done, covering the war’s end and Hormuz reopening. Rubio’s …

The past trading week shaped up to be one of the busiest on the 2026 economic calendar, with multiple narrative threads intertwining at once. Key price drivers included Nvidia’s record-breaking earnings results, the release of the minutes from the final Federal Reserve meeting chaired by Jerome Powell, sharp volatility in …

Financial markets may be far too optimistic about what Kevin Warsh’s arrival at the Federal Reserve could mean for interest rates and liquidity conditions in the months ahead. While investors initially welcomed the leadership change as a possible path toward easier monetary policy, Warsh’s early signals suggest the reality may …

Gold prices moved lower on Friday as the US dollar strengthened following renewed warnings from Federal Reserve officials that interest rate hikes could still remain on the table if inflation pressures continue to rise.The decline in gold came as investors reassessed expectations for US monetary policy, with growing concerns that …

President Donald Trump officially swore in Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve during a high-profile White House ceremony held against the backdrop of rising inflation, volatile energy prices, and mounting geopolitical tensions tied to the conflict with Iran.The appointment places Warsh at the center of one of the …

Global financial markets are entering a critical week where inflation data, central bank decisions, and geopolitical tensions are all competing for dominance. Investors are weighing whether monetary policy shifts or political developments will ultimately set the tone for currencies, commodities, and risk sentiment.Geopolitics Keep Markets on AlertOngoing tensions in the …

Key Takeaways Record low sentiment: The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index plunged to an all-time low of 44.8 in May, down from 48.2 earlier in the month and 49.8 in April. Missed expectations: Economists had forecast no change from the preliminary 48.2 reading. Gasoline the culprit: Surging pump prices …

Key Takeaways Dollar steady: The DXY held mostly unchanged at 99.30, remaining near a six-week high. Euro slips: EUR/USD fell 0.2% to $1.1599, while the British pound dropped 0.1% to $1.3424. UK retail sales drag: The pound was weighed down by UK retail sales declining by the most in almost …

Key Takeaways Broad gains: The Stoxx 600 rose 0.5%, Germany’s DAX gained 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 added 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.3%. “Good signs”: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran negotiations are showing positive progress. Gaps narrowing: A senior Iranian official told Reuters that differences …

Silver prices continued to stabilize near the mid-$76 range as investors balanced geopolitical uncertainty with shifting expectations around global markets. The precious metal managed to post modest gains despite cautious trading conditions, supported by ongoing concerns surrounding negotiations between Washington and Tehran and the broader uncertainty hanging over financial markets. …