Yen Faces Downward Pressure: The Japanese yen has faced significant pressure since the release of Japan’s inflation data on July 10, 2025. The USD/JPY pair climbed to 146.21, slightly below the previous day’s close of 146.30, with intraday trading ranging from a low of 145.75 to a high of 146.78. …
Read More »Federal Reserve Signals Rate Cuts Amid Economic Stability
Robust Economy Fuels Policy OptimismRecent economic indicators point to a resilient U.S. economy, with steady growth and a balanced labor market creating a favorable environment for policy adjustments. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly emphasized that growth remains solid, with unemployment claims holding steady and no significant …
Read More »US Dollar Surges as Trump’s Tariff Threats and Robust Jobs Data Fuel Market Confidence
The US Dollar is riding a wave of renewed strength, climbing above 97.50 on the US Dollar Index (DXY) after a brief dip during Asian trading hours. Buoyed by stronger-than-expected labor market data and escalating trade rhetoric from President Donald Trump, the Greenback is holding firm as investors navigate a …
Read More »Tariffs and Inflation: Fed’s Musalem Signals Caution Amid Economic Strength
The U.S. economy is riding a wave of resilience, but storm clouds may be gathering on the horizon, according to St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem. In a recent statement, Musalem painted a picture of an economy in robust health, with a labor market humming at or near full …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Dip Amid Tariff Concerns and Corporate News
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday, retreating slightly from the prior session’s strong gains as investors absorbed the latest tariff announcements from President Donald Trump. Stock Market Movement At 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 105 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures fell 12 points, …
Read More »Asian Stocks Edge Higher Despite U.S. Tariff Concerns, South Korea Leads Gains
Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Thursday, with technology shares leading the way after gains in Nvidia, which recently crossed a $4 trillion valuation. However, lingering concerns over U.S. trade tariffs tempered some of the optimism, particularly in Japan. Japanese Stocks Weighed Down by U.S. Tariffs The Nikkei 225 was …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Up as Copper Prices Rally Amid U.S. Tariff News
Gold prices saw modest gains on Thursday, remaining within a recently established trading range, while U.S. copper futures extended their rally after President Donald Trump’s confirmation of plans to impose tariffs on copper imports. Gold’s Limited Safe Haven Demand Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty Spot gold rose by 0.3%, reaching $3,323.72 …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Focus Shifts Back to US Jobs Data
On Wednesday, the US Dollar edged slightly higher, continuing its rebound from last week’s multi-year lows. This uptick was driven by ongoing concerns over the White House’s trade policies and President Trump’s threats of additional tariffs.Key Events to Watch on Thursday, July 10:The US Dollar Index (DXY) hovered near multi-day …
Read More »FOMC Minutes: Fed Poised for Rate Cut as Tariffs Loom
The Federal Open Market Committee’s June 2025 minutes reveal a consensus among most Federal Reserve officials for a potential interest rate cut before year-end. This shift comes despite concerns over inflationary pressures from anticipated tariffs, highlighting a delicate balancing act. The minutes, released on July 9, 2025, underscore the Fed’s …
Read More »FOMC Minutes point to lower inflation ahead
A few officials at the Federal Reserve’s June 17-18 meeting expressed the view that interest rates might decrease as early as this month, while the majority of policymakers continued to have concerns regarding the inflationary pressures anticipated from President Donald Trump’s implementation of import taxes aimed at altering global trade, …
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