Forex Market

Currency and commodity markets moved cautiously on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of a busy round of economic data from the United States, China, and Australia. The US dollar paused its recent slide, finding mild support as traders assessed the incoming figures that could shape expectations for policy direction …

The euro held steady against the US dollar on Tuesday, pausing after a strong multi-day rally that recently pushed the currency to its highest levels in more than two weeks. With trading conditions calm and no major US data released, the market moved cautiously while investors assessed the latest signs …

The global economy is showing unexpected strength this year, proving more resilient than many anticipated in the face of rising trade barriers and policy uncertainty. According to fresh projections, worldwide growth is set to reach 3.2% in 2025, a slight easing from last year but still stronger than earlier expectations. …

U.S. stock futures ticked higher on Tuesday, as investors weighed soft manufacturing data, rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, and uncertainty over who will replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair. By 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT): Dow Jones futures were up 80 points (+0.2%) S&P 500 futures …

UK house prices rose slightly faster than expected in November ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, with stronger wage growth offering some relief to stretched buyers, according to data from mortgage lender Nationwide on Tuesday. On a seasonally adjusted basis, house prices increased 0.3% in November, following a 0.2% …

The Japanese yen advanced to a two-week high on Monday, pushing the USD/JPY pair down by roughly 0.5% as expectations grew that the Bank of Japan may soon raise interest rates. The move came after comments from BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda, who signaled a willingness to consider tightening policy at …

The euro edged higher on Monday, climbing to its strongest level in two weeks against the U.S. dollar and closing the session with a 0.1% gain. The rise came as the dollar softened, giving the single currency room to advance.Additional support for the euro came from hawkish remarks by a …

The British pound began the week on a firmer footing, supported by growing expectations that major central banks may soon shift toward easing monetary policy. The GBP/USD pair advanced modestly as investors increased their bets that the US Federal Reserve could cut interest rates as early as next week. At …

American manufacturing continued its downward slide in November, marking the ninth consecutive month of contraction. A key industry gauge dropped to 48.2%, its lowest level in four months, indicating ongoing strain across factory floors nationwide. Any reading below 50% signals a decline in activity, and this persistent slump highlights the …

U.S. stock futures moved lower on Monday as investors digested the implications of rising expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December and speculation over the central bank’s next chair. By 06:28 ET (11:28 GMT): S&P 500 futures were down 42 points (-0.6%) Nasdaq 100 futures fell 182 …