Headline Figures Monthly Growth: Retail Sales in the U.S. rose 0.6% in August, reaching $732 billion. Previous Month: July’s growth was revised upward to 0.6% from an initial estimate of 0.5%. Market Expectations: The August figure came in well above forecasts of 0.2%, showing stronger-than-anticipated consumer spending. Annual Growth: Retail …
Read More »Dollar Slumps to Multi-Month Lows Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Dollar Weakens on Fed Easing Bets The U.S. dollar extended its slide on Tuesday, retreating to multi-month lows against several major currencies as investors ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week. The dollar index slipped to 97.121, its weakest level since July 7, pressured …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Global Currency Pairs Rally as Traders Price In a Broad-Based Dollar Decline
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading at 97.343, down 0.28% for the day. This recent decline is part of a broader weakening trend for the dollar. Over the last month, the DXY has fallen by 0.86%, and the losses are even more significant over longer periods, with the …
Read More »Will the Fed’s Rate Cut Finally Unleash the Inflationary Beast?
The global economic narrative is dominated by a high-stakes question: can the Federal Reserve navigate a soft landing? The data presents a contradictory picture. On one hand, the U.S. labor market is showing clear signs of cooling, with recent reports indicating softer job gains and a rise in initial jobless …
Read More »Is the British Pound Poised to Outperform Amid Looming Policy Divergence?
The British Pound has been gaining ground against the U.S. Dollar, with the GBP/USD pair now trading above 1.3600. This rally is driven by a key dynamic: the expected divergence in monetary policy between the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of England (BoE). While the Fed is widely …
Read More »The Dollar’s Dilemma: Can the Euro’s Rally Last for Long?
Euro has been on a strong upward trajectory against the U.S. Dollar, with the EUR/USD pair now trading above 1.1760. This rally comes as the U.S. currency faces broad-based pressure, driven by overwhelming market expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at its upcoming meeting. This dynamic reflects …
Read More »Eying $3700: Is Gold’s Historic Rally Sustainable?
The Countdown to the Fed’s Decision Gold’s recent surge has propelled it to a new all-time high, with prices trading above $3,680 and setting sights on the $3,700 mark. This impressive rally is fueled by a confluence of factors, but its sustainability hinges on one key event: the upcoming Federal …
Read More »EUR/CHF Puzzle: Hawkish ECB vs. Disinflationary Switzerland
The EUR/CHF exchange rate, trading around 0.9350, has recently rebounded from its lowest point since early August. This modest recovery follows a week where the euro found some support from hawkish commentary from the European Central Bank (ECB) and fresh data highlighting deepening disinflation in Switzerland. This divergence in economic …
Read More »Gold Holds Near Record Highs Ahead of Fed Decision
Bullion Market Steadies Close to All-Time Peak Gold prices were largely unchanged on Monday, consolidating near record highs as traders awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later this week. At 12:00 GMT, spot gold traded flat at $3,643.30 per ounce, holding near last week’s record high of …
Read More »Dollar Edges Higher as Traders Brace for Fed Decision
Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Meeting The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Monday, with investors closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is set to shape currency markets as the final quarter of 2025 approaches. At 08:10 GMT, the Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against six major peers—was …
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