Forex Market

The hurricane that struck in August did more than disrupt immediate energy output; its ripple effects persisted well into October and continued to cast a shadow over asset behavior in the near term. Here’s how that residual impact played out — and how markets had to adapt to the “aftershocks.”The …

The British Pound Sterling has fallen to a two-week low against the US Dollar, as the American currency’s strength sweeps across global markets. The US Dollar Index (DXY), a measure of the dollar’s value against a basket of major currencies, has surged to a nine-week high at 99.39, reflecting widespread …

Global markets shifted their focus to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, as the dollar surged to fresh two-month highs on Wednesday. The greenback’s strength was driven by mounting risk aversion and concerns that the political deadlock in Washington could drag on, delaying key economic …

The US government shutdown, initiated at the close of September, presents a confluence of uncertainty for the global economy. While political paralysis in Washington risks exposing fiscal vulnerabilities and delaying critical economic data, the US Dollar (USD) has surged, most notably against the Japanese Yen (JPY), pushing the USD/JPY pair …

The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting reveal a distinct tilt toward continued monetary accommodation throughout 2025. Facing a backdrop of economic deceleration in the United States, the majority of participants on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) believe that further interest rate reductions are the appropriate course of …

The U.S. government shutdown now underway is doing more than paralyze federal services — it’s already unleashing significant economic losses, with the damage mounting the longer the impasse lasts. According to internal estimates, the U.S. could lose as much as 15 billion dollars in GDP each week of shutdown. Projections …

Gold prices soared past the $4,000-per-ounce mark for the first time in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid intensifying political instability in France and Japan and persistent economic uncertainty in the United States. Spot gold advanced 0.6% to a record $4,010.84/oz, while December gold futures …

Investors around the world are turning their attention to the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for release on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Everyone is anticipating the unveiling of details from the discussions that took place in the monetary policy committee meeting, which concluded on September …

President Donald Trump’s recent White House remarks signal a bold pivot in US-Canada trade relations, threatening tariffs while insisting Canadians will embrace the outcome. Can Tariffs Really Make Canada Love America Again?With talks underway involving Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, this approach revives echoes of past negotiations, promising a “comprehensive” …

The Japanese Yen continued to weaken sharply on Tuesday, with the U.S. dollar climbing to a seven-month high above 151 yen. The move came as investors bet that Japan’s incoming prime minister will maintain a pro-stimulus stance, reinforcing expectations of continued monetary and fiscal support.The yen’s drop extended its losing …