Forex Market

The Federal Reserve’s official interest rate projections (Dot Plot) indicate the possibility of reducing interest rates by 50 basis points through two 25-basis-point cuts in 2025, bringing rates down to 4.0%.The projections further suggest two additional 25-basis-point cuts in 2026, stabilizing rates at 3.5%.Additionally, a further 50-basis-point reduction is anticipated …

The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the interest rate at the conclusion of its June 2025 meeting, within the range of 4.25% – 4.50%, aligning with expectations.

The U.S. dollar weakened at the start of Wall Street trading, influenced by expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain steady interest rates, coupled with an improved risk appetite in financial markets on Wednesday. This shift was driven by economic data and statements from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the …

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as traders evaluated the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and braced for the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later in the day. At 05:20 ET (09:20 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained 100 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures rose 20 points, or 0.3%, …

Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Wednesday after surging over 4% the previous session, driven by concerns about potential supply disruptions due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and an unexpected draw in U.S. oil inventories. Brent oil futures for August fell slightly to $76.40 per barrel, while West Texas …

Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar rallies as war drums beat louder in the Middle East Dollar Rallies Amid Middle East Tensions Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East has taken center stage, driving a surge in the US Dollar (USD) as investors seek safe-haven assets. The escalating conflict between Israel …

The British pound weakened against the U.S. dollar on June 17, 2025, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a broader retreat from risk in global financial markets. Escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, marked by Iran’s bombing of an Israeli intelligence facility and Israel’s reported killing …

The dollar/yen pair climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by a stronger U.S. dollar, which gained from a sharp decline in risk appetite across global financial markets as fighting between Iran and Israel persisted.The Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its interest rate at 0.5%, aligning with market expectations and resulting in a …

The Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision on June 18, 2025, holds significant implications for the U.S. economy. With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) set to announce its verdict at 2 p.m. EST, followed by a press conference from Chair Jerome Powell at 2:30 p.m., anticipation runs high. Current market …

A worst-case escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz and igniting a regional war, would rattle global markets, reshaping commodities, forex, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. As tensions surged on June 13, 2025, oil soared and safe-havens rallied. This analysis explores asset reactions in the short term (days …