In a pivotal week for global markets, two influential voices from the Federal Reserve delivered the clearest signal yet that another interest-rate cut is on the horizon. New York Fed President John C. Williams kicked things off on Friday, November 21, with a speech in Chile that caught traders off …
Read More »Euro Climbs as Dollar Softens… Markets Brace for Big Data from Germany and the US
The EUR/USD pair is showing a gentle upward bias for the second straight session, holding above the 1.15 level ahead of Tuesday trading. While the move lacks strong momentum, the broader market tone is clearly shifting in favor of the euro as pressure builds on the US dollar.The greenback has …
Read More »Market Drivers, US Session – Rate Cut Expectations Weigh on US Dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY) extended its recent modest decline, falling under pressure as market participants increased their bets on further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This sentiment pushed the DXY toward a key support level around 100.00, despite mixed movements in US Treasury yields.Key Economic Events Ahead …
Read More »Japanese Stimulus Package Puts BoJ at a Crossroads Against a Declining Dollar
The Japanese government approved its largest economic stimulus package since the pandemic on Friday, November 21, 2025, with a massive value reaching ¥21.3 trillion (approximately $135 billion USD). Although the stated goal is to support an economy that contracted in the third quarter and to combat inflation pressing households, the …
Read More »Gold Climbs Above $4,090 as Fed Signals Boost Easing Expectations
Gold extended its advance today, reaching $4,092.06 (+0.67%) by 17:36 GMT+2, supported by growing expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate cut. Investors are weighing dovish comments from senior Fed officials, including New York Fed President John Williams and Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who highlighted room for policy easing amid …
Read More »Gold Slips as Risk Appetite Strengthens on Rising December Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Monday, pressured by a broad improvement in risk appetite as markets sharply increased their expectations for a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December. A rebound in equities and other risk-sensitive assets drew investors away from safe havens, while reports of …
Read More »UK retail sales slump in October, undershooting forecasts and denting growth hopes
UK retail sales fell 1.1% m/m in October after a +0.7% gain in September (revised from +0.5%), the ONS said Friday, badly missing the market call for 0.0%. Ex-fuel core sales dropped 1.0% m/m (consensus -0.2%) following a revised +0.7% in September. On an annual basis, headline sales growth slowed …
Read More »Federal Reserve minutes flag deep split over December policy move as data blackout muddies outlook
Federal Reserve officials were sharply divided over whether to deliver another rate cut at the Dec. 10–11 meeting, minutes from the Oct. 28–29 FOMC gathering showed Wednesday, underscoring rising uncertainty after a weeks-long government data blackout and lingering inflation risks. At the October meeting, the Committee lowered the fed funds …
Read More »Stocks edge higher as Nvidia earnings and Fed minutes keep bulls cautious
U.S. equities stabilized after a multi-day slide, with the S&P 500 up 0.2%, the Nasdaq +0.3%, and the Dow −0.1%, as traders stayed guarded ahead of Nvidia’s results and the Federal Reserve’s October meeting minutes. Nvidia in focus Nvidia’s report after the bell is the session’s fulcrum. At roughly $4.41T …
Read More »U.K. Inflation Cools Less Than Forecast, Keeping BoE December Cut in Play
U.K. inflation eased in October but by slightly less than expected, leaving the Bank of England on a narrow path as markets weigh the chances of a rate cut at next month’s final policy meeting of 2025. CPI: +3.6% y/y (vs 3.8% in September; 3.5% expected) — lowest since May …
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