The Pound Sterling staged a robust recovery against the US Dollar on Thursday, climbing above 1.3300 with a 0.55% gain, as escalating US-China trade tensions rattled investor confidence in the Greenback. China’s demand for a complete rollback of tariffs met firm resistance from US officials, who dismissed unilateral concessions, deepening …
Read More »Tariffs, Jobs, and Rate Cuts: Fed’s Waller Comments on Economic Uncertainty
Tariffs are dominating economic discussions, casting a shadow of uncertainty that has stalled many businesses. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently underscored the difficulties companies face as they navigate these trade policies. The prevailing mood indicates firms are reluctant to act decisively, preferring to wait for clearer tariff outcomes. This …
Read More »Gold Rebounds Sharply as U.S.-China Trade Uncertainty and Russia-Ukraine Escalation Fuel Haven Demand
Gold prices jumped in Asian trading Thursday, rebounding from recent losses as safe-haven appetite strengthened amid renewed tensions between the U.S. and China and a deadly escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Spot Gold surged 1.3% to $3,331.34/oz Gold Futures (June delivery) climbed 1.4% to $3,341.25/oz by 01:37 ET (05:37 GMT) …
Read More »US Dollar Faces Fresh Pressure Following Key Data, Gloomy Fed’s Beige Book
The US Dollar Index (DXY) struggled to maintain momentum on Wednesday, hovering near 99.50 after relinquishing early gains from Asian trading. A combination of mixed economic data, uncertainty surrounding US trade policies, and a gloomy Federal Reserve Beige Book weighed on the Greenback. The DXY’s failure to sustain a push …
Read More »USD/CAD Hovers Near 1.3800 Amid Trump’s Tariff Shift
The USD/CAD currency pair is trading steadily around the 1.3800 level during Wednesday’s North American session, posting modest gains after touching a six-month low earlier this week. The pair remains locked in a narrow range, with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) showing little volatility. Traders are sifting through recent economic data …
Read More »US Dollar Gains from Trade War Developments
The US dollar continues its upward trajectory, buoyed by optimism surrounding a potential breakthrough in the ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing, which has escalated into a full-fledged trade war. This positive sentiment stems from encouraging developments in trade tensions reported on Tuesday.US trade officials expressed confidence in achieving …
Read More »GBP/USD Slides as Dollar Gains Momentum Amid Powell Relief and Trade Optimism
The British Pound (GBP) faced downward pressure against the US Dollar (USD) this week, slipping below the 1.3300 mark to a four-day low of 1.3230 before recovering slightly to 1.3289, reflecting a 0.28% decline. This movement comes as the US Dollar strengthens, fueled by positive economic data and easing concerns …
Read More »S&P Global Reports US Economy Facing Slowing Growth and Rising Inflation in April 2025
The US economy is navigating a challenging landscape in April 2025, as evidenced by the latest S&P Global Flash PMI data, which reveals a significant slowdown in business activity alongside intensifying inflationary pressures. The manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.7 from 50.2 in March, surpassing expectations of 49.1 and indicating …
Read More »Wall Street Futures Surge as Trump Softens Tone on Fed and China
U.S. stock index futures climbed sharply Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s gains, as investors cheered President Donald Trump’s softer rhetoric on both the Federal Reserve and trade with China. Robust earnings, including a surprise beat from Tesla, added fuel to the rally. Market Snapshot (as of 05:45 ET / 09:45 GMT): Dow …
Read More »Why US Assets Are Bleeding: Trump’s Policies and Market’s Dangerous Dance
US financial markets are under siege in April 2025, with stocks, bonds, and the dollar reeling from a perfect storm of policy uncertainty and economic fears. The S&P 500 has plummeted, the dollar index has tumbled, and Treasury yields are sliding as investors flee U.S. assets. This article explores the …
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