Forex Market

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 …

Surging US-Iran tensions, fueled by US President Donald Trump’s hardline stance on June 17, 2025, pushed the EUR/USD pair below 1.1500, as safe-haven flows strengthened the US Dollar. With geopolitical risks eclipsing Eurozone economic signals, markets face uncertainty. This analysis dives into the Euro’s decline and what lies ahead.Geopolitical Fears …

Retail Sales in the United States fell by 0.9% in May to $715.4 billion, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday. This marked a sharper-than-expected decline, following the 1.5% decrease in April (revised from +0.1%). Analysts had expected a 0.7% contraction for May. On a yearly …

Oil prices saw an uptick on Tuesday, driven by rising concerns over disruptions from the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. However, major oil and gas infrastructure and supply flows have so far remained relatively unaffected by the escalating tensions. Brent crude futures rose by $1.23, or 1.7%, to $74.46 per barrel as …