Forex Market

The Swiss franc is making a quiet but significant move against the US dollar. While the dollar is faltering due to soft US inflation data, the franc is showing surprising resilience. This dynamic highlights a critical point of divergence between the two currencies, as each is driven by its own …

The British pound has been trading sideways, seemingly unable to gain significant ground against the US dollar. Despite a recent slip in US inflation data that has weakened the dollar and fueled speculation of a Federal Reserve rate cut, the pound remains capped. This lack of upward momentum highlights a …

U.S. factory-gate prices fell in August, signaling softer-than-expected inflationary pressures and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve could move to cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the producer price index (PPI) slipped by 0.1% on a monthly basis. Economists had forecast …

Consumer spending momentum eases U.K. consumer spending rose 2.1% year-on-year in the four weeks ending August 29, according to Barclays’ latest U.K. Spend Trends report released on Wednesday. The figure represents a slowdown from the 2.5% growth recorded in the four weeks ending July 4, but still outpaces the longer-term …

Gold steadies just below peakGold prices held close to record highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, as firm expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week buoyed demand for the precious metal. At 02:17 ET (06:17 GMT), spot gold rose 0.5% to $3,646.14/oz, after touching an all-time peak …

Markets Await Inflation Data for Rate Cut CluesThe U.S. dollar traded largely steady on Wednesday as investors awaited a string of inflation reports that could determine the size of the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cut at its September 16–17 meeting. Following last week’s weak nonfarm payrolls report, markets are …

The global currency market is a stage for a high-stakes drama, with the U.S. Dollar (USD) at its center. After a period of weakness, the Greenback is attempting to reclaim its footing, fueled by a rebound in Treasury yields. This move comes even as the U.S. labor market shows clear …

The Japanese Yen is now at a critical juncture, with its recent movements against the U.S. Dollar painting a picture of a currency on the cusp of a potential major shift. With the USD/JPY pair trading at 147.339, down from earlier highs, the market is grappling with a compelling narrative …

The whispers of a Federal Reserve rate cut have grown into a near certainty, with markets betting on a series of reductions this year. A major factor driving this conviction is new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which revealed a substantial downward revision to job creation figures. The …

Gold steady after sharp rallyGold prices extended gains on Tuesday, trading close to all-time highs as expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and renewed safe-haven demand continued to support the market. At 05:05 ET (09:05 GMT), spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,648.40 an ounce, while December gold futures …