Forex Market

Oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday, marking their strongest daily gain in weeks, as optimism over a potential U.S.-European Union trade deal and fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran stoked concerns about future supply constraints. Brent crude futures settled $2.11 higher, or 3.2%, at $67.96 a barrel West Texas …

In a spirited Oval Office press conference on April 17, 2025, President Donald Trump outlined an ambitious trade agenda, emphasizing new tariffs, ongoing negotiations with China, and a firm stance on keeping U.S. Steel under American control. His remarks underscored a protectionist approach, with a focus on bolstering domestic industries …

The US dollar gained ground on Thursday, buoyed by growing optimism surrounding a potential trade agreement between the United States and Japan. News of progress in trade negotiations has eased concerns over escalating tariffs, providing a much-needed boost to the greenback after recent volatility.President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the …

The U.S. dollar caught a breather on Thursday, finding some relief despite fluctuating risk sentiment in global markets. Investors turned their focus to renewed tensions between political leadership and the Federal Reserve, with calls for lower interest rates and criticism of the Fed’s current stewardship stirring the financial landscape. These …

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering just below $85,000, caught in a holding pattern as tensions escalate between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The cryptocurrency market, already rattled by global trade uncertainties, faces fresh volatility following Trump’s reported discussions about ousting Powell, raising concerns over central bank …

The European Central Bank (ECB) has slashed interest rates for the seventh time in a year, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest since late 2022. This latest move, a unanimous 25-basis-point cut to 2.25% on April 17, 2025, marks the culmination of a series of reductions that began in June …

Gold prices slipped in Asian trading on Thursday, pulling back from fresh record highs as investors booked profits following a sharp rally, while hawkish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tempered bullish sentiment across precious metals. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,320.56/oz Gold futures (June delivery) dropped 0.4% to …

Oil prices rose for a second straight session in Asian trading on Thursday, fueled by renewed geopolitical tensions and supply disruption risks following the U.S. imposition of new sanctions on Iranian oil exports, while investors digested mixed U.S. inventory data. As of 21:35 ET (01:35 GMT): Brent crude (June delivery) …

The U.S. Dollar is facing mounting pressure as trade tensions and declining Treasury yields weigh heavily on its outlook, with the USD/JPY currency pair hovering cautiously around the 143 mark. During Wednesday’s North American trading session, the pair showed a slight upward bias but struggled to gain traction, reflecting broader …

The U.S. dollar faced renewed pressure on Wednesday, sliding to multi-month lows as persistent trade tensions and cautious remarks from the Federal Reserve chief in Chicago kept investors on edge. The dollar’s decline, mirrored by a drop in U.S. Treasury yields, set the tone for a volatile day in global …