Forex Market

In early March 2025, global financial markets were unsettled by U.S. tariffs and fears of an economic slowdown, boosting safe-haven currencies like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc. By April 22, 2025, the market has evolved, shaped by ongoing trade disputes, shifting monetary policies, and new geopolitical developments. This analysis …

This report examines whether a Federal Reserve Chair has ever been fired by a U.S. president, analyzing legal frameworks, historical cases, and judicial precedents. The findings confirm that no Fed Chair has been dismissed, with the Federal Reserve Act and landmark Supreme Court rulings providing robust protections against such actions. …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is reeling near 98.50, marking a three-year low after a sharp decline on Monday, April 21, 2025. Escalating concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence, fueled by President Trump’s public criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, have severely dented investor confidence in the greenback. Coupled with …

The USD/CAD currency pair is experiencing downward pressure, hovering around the 1.3800 level as the US Dollar weakens amid escalating political and economic uncertainties. Political interference concerns, renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump, and looming tariff threats are creating a challenging environment for the greenback. Coupled with bearish technical …

Gold prices skyrocketed to a record high near $3,425 during North American trading hours on Monday, propelled by a sharply declining US Dollar and escalating concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence. President Donald Trump’s ongoing feud with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, coupled with uncertainties surrounding US-China trade relations and his …

U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to mounting tensions between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, renewing fears over the central bank’s independence and further destabilizing sentiment already shaken by trade and monetary policy uncertainty. Trump-Powell Clash Sparks Market Turmoil The latest …

The U.S. dollar tumbled sharply on Monday, hitting multi-year lows against key global currencies, as markets were rattled by President Donald Trump’s push to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—a move that threatens to undermine the independence of the U.S. central bank. With investor confidence in U.S. monetary policy taking …

Oil prices fell sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, as progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine reduced the geopolitical risk premium that had recently driven crude markets higher. By 21:55 ET (01:55 GMT): Brent crude futures (June delivery) declined 1.8% to $66.76 per barrel …

Global financial markets this week grappled with heightened volatility driven by U.S. tariff policies, monetary policy adjustments, and geopolitical developments. U.S. equities saw mixed performance, with the S&P 500 down 1.5% and the Nasdaq falling 2.6%, pressured by semiconductor export restrictions. The bond market offered some stability, though 10-year Treasury …

The recent escalation of President Donald Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve Chair has raised significant questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the potential economic consequences of such a move, and the legal grounds for removing a Fed chair. Here are five critical questions surrounding Trump’s desire to …