Forex Market

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran delivered a striking, outlier view on Tuesday, arguing emphatically that U.S. monetary policy is dangerously restrictive and that the central bank must aggressively cut interest rates. His core argument rests on two highly controversial premises: an ultralow estimate for the neutral interest rate (r-star) and …

In the first week of October 2025, the U.S. economy experienced what analysts have called a temporary economic blackout, as the government shutdown froze the publication of crucial economic data that investors, analysts, and policymakers rely on to gauge the nation’s performance.For the first time in years, markets were forced …

Currency markets were dominated by political developments on Tuesday, with the Japanese yen falling to a two-month low following Sanae Takaichi’s victory in Japan’s ruling party leadership race, while the euro weakened further as France’s political crisis deepened after the resignation of its prime minister. Yen Drops as Takaichi Signals …

The U.S. government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with President Donald Trump escalating pressure on Democrats to support the Republican funding proposal before any negotiations on healthcare or other policy issues can move forward. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats of “closing the government right …

In a bold move to strengthen domestic manufacturing, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 6, 2025, a 25% tariff on all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States, effective November 1, 2025. The initiative is part of Trump’s “America First” policy, aimed at protecting American industry from …

The dramatic surge in gold and silver prices is a clear, fundamental challenge to the prevailing narrative of global economic management. With gold advancing near $3,960 per troy ounce and silver hitting a high not seen since 2011, the market is signaling an acute lack of confidence in policymakers’ ability …

In a sudden political shock that cast heavy shadows over global financial markets, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation less than a month after assuming office, and French President Emmanuel Macron announced his acceptance of the resignation, triggering a wave of economic disruptions in the second-largest economy in …

The European Central Bank (ECB) is signaling a turning point in its monetary policy strategy. President Christine Lagarde confidently declared that the disinflationary phase is over, highlighting that inflation remains close to the ECB’s 2% target while underlying economic trends support price stability. Labor markets are robust, and wage growth …

Global currency markets are navigating heightened uncertainty this week as political developments in the US, UK, and Japan are influencing major pairs.GBP/USD Holds Steady Amid US ShutdownThe British Pound has remained largely unchanged against the US Dollar as the US government shutdown enters its sixth day. With key economic data …

The Japanese yen weakened recently, with the USD/JPY rate climbing to 150.177, reflecting heightened market reaction to the election of Sanae Takaichi as the new leader at the helm of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party. This political shift has intensified concerns over fiscal and political stability, potentially delaying Bank of Japan …