The U.S. dollar weakened on Wednesday, erasing its early gains and closing nearly flat, as investors balanced mixed economic signals with fresh political developments. At the start of trading, stronger‑than‑expected U.S. data gave the greenback a lift. That momentum quickly faded when the Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index for November fell …
Read More »British Autumn Budget 2025: Implications for BoE Policy and the Pound in the Short Term
On 26 November 2025, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Autumn Budget 2025 to Parliament, aiming to bridge a fiscal gap estimated at £20–30 billion amid slowing economic growth and elevated inflation. The budget, featuring tax hikes totaling £26 billion—including a three-year freeze on personal tax thresholds, increased National Insurance …
Read More »Gold Rallies in Asia as Weak U.S. Data Boosts December Fed Rate-Cut Expectations
Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Wednesday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. Haven demand also remained firm despite a broader risk-on rally across global markets. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,166.13 an ounce, while February …
Read More »Dollar Stabilizes After Sharp Slide as Markets Bet on December Fed Rate Cut; Sterling Firms Before U.K. Budget
The U.S. dollar inched higher on Wednesday, stabilizing after its steepest daily decline in nearly three weeks, as traders continued to position for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December, while sterling held firm ahead of the U.K. Autumn Budget. By 03:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Slumps as Markets Brace for Fresh U.S. Data and Global Inflation Signals
The U.S. Dollar continued its sharp retreat on Tuesday, pressured by a series of softer economic readings and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may deliver additional interest-rate cuts in the coming months. Investors are increasingly positioning for more clarity on the health of the world’s largest economy as a …
Read More »Gold Slips Slightly Despite Weak U.S. Dollar and Rising Rate-Cut Expectations
Gold edged lower on Tuesday, settling around $4,131.93 per ounce, down just 0.05% from the previous session, as the metal failed to build on Monday’s gains despite a softer U.S. Dollar. During the session, gold briefly reached a high near $4,159, before easing back toward its intraday low of $4,109, …
Read More »Yen Strengthens as US Economic Data Disappoints, Fueling Dollar Weakness
Yen Strengthens as US Economic Data Disappoints, Fueling Dollar WeaknessThe Japanese Yen gained ground against the US Dollar on Tuesday, with the USD/JPY pair retreating toward 156.00 amid intervention chatter from Tokyo and softer-than-expected US economic data. The US Dollar came under significant pressure following lackluster readings on Producer Prices …
Read More »Inflation Ticks Up, Spending Slips: Traders Eye the Fed’s Next Move
A new batch of US economic data injected fresh uncertainty into the markets, offering a mixed picture of the country’s momentum heading into the final stretch of the year. Traders reacted cautiously as rising wholesale inflation clashed with weakening consumer activity — a combination that complicates expectations for the Federal …
Read More »GBP/USD Gains as Dollar Weakness Surfaces Amid Soft US Data
GBP/USD advanced around 0.6% on Tuesday, reaching 1.3181, buoyed by broad US Dollar weakness and a quiet UK economic calendar ahead of the Autumn Budget. Investors are closely watching the Pound’s movements as it approaches the 1.3200 milestone.Soft US economic data fueled expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut …
Read More »U.S. Retail Sales Miss Expectations in September as Consumers Show Signs of Caution
U.S. retail sales grew less than expected in September, offering a potential signal that American consumers are turning more cautious amid a weakened labor market and the lingering impact of broad import tariffs. The key gauge of consumer spending — which makes up over two-thirds of U.S. economic activity — …
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