Gold surged to a record $3,707 per ounce before the Federal Reserve’s September 17, 2025, rate cut, riding expectations that lower rates would boost non-yielding assets. Yet, by September 18, spot gold slid 0.43% to $3,644.26, and gold futures dropped 1.09% to $3,677.40, defying the notion that easing sparks sustained …
Read More »Why Has the Fed’s Rate Cut Failed to Ignite Oil Prices?
The Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point rate cut on September 17, 2025, was pitched as a cautious step to support a softening economy, yet oil prices—Brent near $67.45 per barrel, down 0.71%, and WTI around $63, down 1.41%, barely stirred. Conventional wisdom suggests lower borrowing costs should spark energy demand, …
Read More »Euro Dips Again as Dollar Gains Ground on Fed Signals and Stellar US Jobs Data
The euro extended its losses against the US dollar for a second straight day, driven by a resurgent greenback bolstered by cautious Federal Reserve guidance and robust US economic data. As of 6:29 PM EEST on September 18, 2025, the EUR/USD pair traded at 1.17868, down 0.22% from its previous …
Read More »Dollar Rebounds After Fed Cut as Kiwi and Aussie Slide
The U.S. dollar regained ground on Thursday, stabilizing after a sharp drop to multi-year lows in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Traders digested the Fed’s measured approach to further easing while shifting focus to other major central banks and weak economic data abroad. Fed’s Cautious Cut The …
Read More »FOMC’s Risk Management Cut: Context and Key Impact
The Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, calling it a “risk management cut” to address a cooling labor market without further weakening jobs—amid rising minority unemployment and downside employment risks. This deliberate step reflects a shift from prior inflation-focused hikes, aiming to sustain economic …
Read More »US Dollar Rebounds as Powell Signals Caution on Further Rate Cuts
In a long-awaited move that sent ripples through global financial markets, the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate reduction in nine months, trimming the benchmark by a modest 25 basis points. This gentle easing, widely expected by investors, marked a pivotal shift in monetary policy amid signs of economic …
Read More »Powell Explains FOMC’s Rate Cut Decision
The Federal Reserve has officially begun its easing cycle, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a new range of 4.00%-4.25%. This move, which was fully priced in by the market, marks a significant shift in monetary policy. However, the real story lies not in the decision …
Read More »Fed Slashes Rates to 4.00%–4.25% as Expected, Signals Cautious Path Ahead
During its September 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve reduced the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, aligning precisely with market expectations. The following preview was released at 10:00 GMT ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcements:The US Federal Reserve was anticipated to implement its first …
Read More »Will Gold Shine or Decline as the Fed Decides?
Gold prices are holding steady below $3,700 as the financial world anticipates the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement. With a 25 basis point rate cut widely expected, the focus is less on the immediate decision and more on the central bank’s future plans. This climate of high-stakes anticipation is influencing …
Read More »Can the Euro Sustain Its Surge as the Fed Prepares to Cut Rates?
The EUR/USD pair has retreated slightly to 1.1846, down 0.18% as of September 17, 2025, after hitting a 2025 peak near 1.1860. This pullback follows a robust rally driven by a weakening US dollar, with markets pricing in a near-certain 0.25% rate cut from the Federal Reserve today. The question …
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