Forex Market

Soaring Debt Levels Threaten Fiscal StabilityIn May 2025, government bonds in the US and Europe are under intense pressure from unprecedented debt burdens and concerns over fiscal sustainability. As of March 2025, US national debt stands at $36.56 trillion, or roughly 126% of GDP, with projections suggesting it could exceed …

Bond Yields Retreat Amid Easing Trade TensionsU.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, following positive developments in trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union. The decline comes after a period of heightened yields driven by fears of escalating tariffs since their imposition on April 2, …

Franc Weakens Amid Dollar RecoveryThe Swiss Franc (CHF) continued its decline against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, pressured by a strengthening dollar and remarks from Swiss National Bank (SNB) Governor Martin Schlegel. The USD/CHF pair rose to 0.8273, up from the previous session’s close of 0.8210, with …

SNB Signals Steady Policy ApproachOn Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Swiss National Bank (SNB) Governor Martin Schlegel emphasized a focus on long-term price stability rather than reacting to short-term inflation fluctuations. Speaking on the potential for negative inflation in the coming months, Schlegel noted that such readings would not automatically trigger …

U.S.-European Talks Boost MarketsMohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the performance of global markets amid recent developments. He discussed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the deadline for imposing 50% tariffs on European …

Wall Street Rebounds on Trade OptimismGlobal stock markets, led by U.S. equities, surged on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, fueled by optimism surrounding eased U.S.-EU trade tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a 50% tariff reduction on European goods until July 9, 2025, from the prior June 1 deadline, …

Pound Retreats from Three-Year HighThe Pound Sterling (GBP) slipped to around 1.3540 against the U.S. Dollar (USD) during Tuesday’s North American session, May 27, 2025, pulling back from a three-year peak of 1.3600 reached the previous day. The GBP/USD pair’s decline was driven by a resurgent U.S. dollar, fueled by …

In May, US consumer sentiment staged a recovery, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rising to 98.0 from a revised 86.0 (previously 85.7), bouncing back from the prior month’s decline.The upswing in consumer morale was fueled by evolving views on current business and labor market conditions. The Present Situation …

U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday, rebounding from last week’s losses, after President Donald Trump announced a delay in imposing steep trade tariffs on the European Union. The move alleviated immediate fears of a transatlantic trade war and bolstered risk appetite across markets. At 06:20 ET (10:20 GMT), Dow …

Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, as traders increasingly expect the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to approve a production increase at their upcoming meeting. Brent crude futures dropped 0.4% to $64.50 a barrel by 05:07 GMT, while U.S. West Texas …