Forex Market

The British pound strengthened on Thursday, reaching its highest level in two weeks as global markets reacted positively to the reopening of the U.S. government. The end of the budget standoff in Washington restored a sense of stability after weeks of uncertainty, boosting investor confidence and easing fears of wider …

President Trump signed a stopgap funding package late Wednesday, formally ending the longest U.S. government shutdown (43 days). The measure, passed by both chambers this week largely along party lines, funds most agencies through Jan. 30 and provides full-year appropriations for select departments. The Senate advanced the deal on Monday …

The UK economy barely expanded in the third quarter and slipped in September, sharpening the focus on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax-tilted budget later this month and complicating the Bank of England’s year-end policy calculus. Headline prints Q3 GDP: +0.1% q/q (vs. +0.3% in Q2), signalling a loss of momentum into …

The upward trajectory of the Sterling/US Dollar (GBP/USD) pair came to a halt on Wednesday after the Bank of England (BoE) adopted a cautious stance on its monetary policy outlook, exerting downward pressure on the British pound.This pause followed the Bank’s monetary policy report, which revealed less hawkish expectations than …

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a bill aimed at reopening the federal government, marking a significant step toward resolving the crisis that has halted government operations for 43 days.The legislation seeks to fund federal agencies and restore normal operations after the shutdown delayed key economic …

Global financial markets are holding a risk-on stance as investors anticipate a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives. The expected vote during the overnight session aims to pass a short-term funding solution to re-open the US government. This move is putting continued downward pressure on the US Dollar …

The Japanese Yen continued to struggle on Wednesday, holding near nine-month lows against the U.S. Dollar despite a generally softer Greenback. The currency remains weighed down by Japan’s expansionary fiscal stance and the central bank’s cautious approach to tightening policy.Japan’s government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a fragile economic recovery …

America is on the cusp of ending the longest federal government shutdown in its history, as the House of Representatives prepares to vote this evening on a Senate-approved funding measure. After weeks of gridlock, the bill aims to reopen the government and restore full operations across federal agencies. However, the …

White House Senior Advisor Kevin Hassett offered a comprehensive outlook on the U.S. economy on Wednesday, touching upon Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecasts, monetary policy, and the ongoing government shutdown. Hassett projected a modest GDP growth rate for the current quarter while noting significant progress in reducing the national deficit …

The US dollar continued its downward slide on Tuesday, reaching fresh monthly lows as weaker-than-expected employment data renewed speculation that the Federal Reserve could move toward further policy easing. Markets were also buoyed by growing optimism that a deal to end the ongoing US government shutdown might soon be reached, …