Forex Market

A potential shake-up in Federal Reserve leadership under President Donald Trump has sparked a surge in financial markets, raising questions about the future of U.S. monetary policy. Speculation about replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term extends to May 2026, has fueled optimism for a more dovish approach, with …

A Remarkable RecoveryAsian markets have staged a striking comeback from the turmoil of April 2025, shrugging off fears of a trade war sparked by U.S. tariffs. MSCI’s Asia equities index has surged 25% to a four-year high, while a regional currency gauge hit its strongest level since October. This rally, …

Dollar’s Decline Fuels EUR/USD RallyThe Euro has surged past 1.1700 against the US Dollar, reaching multi-year highs as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreats to levels last seen in Q1 2022. Despite stronger-than-expected US economic data, such as weekly jobless claims and Durable Goods Orders, the Dollar faces headwinds. Concerns …

The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, marking a worse-than-expected decline, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday. This figure was a revision downward from the previously reported -0.2%, signaling a more …

Gold prices found some support in Asian trade on Thursday, as a weaker dollar helped to stabilize bullion prices. Spot Gold remained largely unchanged at $3,336.65 an ounce, while Gold Futures for August rose 0.1% to $3,347.45/oz by 01:08 ET (05:08 GMT). Earlier in the week, gold saw sharp losses …

Oil prices made modest gains in Asian trade on Thursday, boosted by a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. oil inventories, which sparked some optimism around demand. However, the potential for further increases remained tempered by the sustained ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which has reduced concerns over potential disruptions in Middle …

The NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025, has thrust defense budgets into sharp focus, with allies pledging to raise spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, up from the prior 2% target. Fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for equitable contributions and escalating Russian threats, this …

The Federal Reserve’s proposal to loosen leverage rules for major banks has ignited controversy, with some policymakers signaling opposition. This move, announced on June 25, 2025, aims to adjust the enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio (eSLR), a post-2008 crisis measure to bolster banking stability. The debate centers on balancing financial resilience …

The EUR/USD pair extended its bullish run for a fifth straight day on Wednesday, nearing its year-to-date high around 1.1660, up 0.44% during the North American trading session. The euro’s strength was driven by renewed optimism over a U.S.-brokered Middle East ceasefire, which, despite its fragility, fueled risk-on sentiment and …

The US dollar’s recent retreat has stirred global markets, spotlighting tensions in currency pairs, gold prices, and the Canadian dollar’s struggle to hold ground. A ceasefire in the Middle East and cautious remarks from Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell have shaped this shift, raising questions about what lies ahead for monetary …