The EUR/GBP currency pair held steady at approximately 0.8644, reflecting a cautious market response to contrasting economic signals from the UK and the European Union. With UK labor data showing strength and EU economic sentiment faltering, the pair remained range-bound during North American trading. A softer U.S. inflation report added …
Read More »Rereading CPI Significance: US Price Surge Ripples Across Asset Categories
In July 2025, US inflation accelerated, with the core Consumer Price Index (CPI), excluding volatile food and energy, climbing 0.3% month-over-month and reaching a 3.1% annual rate—the fastest since January. Driven by rising service costs like airfares, medical care, and recreation, this uptick signals persistent inflationary pressures that are sending …
Read More »U.S. Consumer Price Growth Slows in July, Strengthening Case for Fed Rate Cut
U.S. consumer price growth was slower than expected in July, potentially strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its next policy meeting in September. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index (CPI), a closely watched inflation gauge, rose 2.7% in the twelve months to …
Read More »European Stocks Rise as U.S.-China Tariff Truce Boosts Investor Sentiment
European stocks saw modest gains on Tuesday, bolstered by news of the U.S.-China tariff truce extension, while investors awaited the release of key U.S. inflation data. At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the DAX index in Germany rose by 0.3%, the CAC 40 in France gained 0.5%, and the FTSE 100 …
Read More »Asian Stock Markets Rise as Tariff Truce and RBA Rate Cut Boost Sentiment
Most Asian stock markets saw gains on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a record high and shares in Sydney also reaching new peaks following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) widely anticipated rate cut. Meanwhile, U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged in Asian trading. RBA Cuts Rates by 25bps, …
Read More »EUR/USD Declines Amid US CPI Anticipation and Geopolitical Shifts
The EUR/USD currency pair slipped by 0.26%, settling at 1.1615 after reaching a daily high of 1.1675. The decline was driven by increased demand for the US dollar as traders positioned themselves ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release scheduled for Tuesday. This upcoming inflation report is …
Read More »EU vs. US on Russia: When Sanctions Clash with Concessions
The European Union and the United States are adopting starkly different approaches to Russia’s war in Ukraine, creating a transatlantic rift with significant geopolitical and market implications. While Brussels doubles down on economic sanctions, Washington’s shift toward diplomacy and concessions signals a potential softening of pressure on Moscow. This divergence …
Read More »Market Movers – North America Session: US CPI Data Stirs Global Markets
Global financial markets are on high alert as investors brace for a crucial week dominated by the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The US dollar has gained traction, pushing past the 99.00 level on the US Dollar Index, though it later relinquished some of those gains. This uptick …
Read More »Trump-Putin Summit Casts Shadow Over EUR/JPY as Markets Await Key Data
The EUR/JPY currency pair is holding steady as investors shift their focus to a crucial upcoming geopolitical event. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a potential end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. …
Read More »US Inflation Fears Weigh on Canadian Dollar
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is taking a step back against the US Dollar (USD) as markets grow cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report. With a light economic calendar on the Canadian side, the Greenback is in the driver’s seat, fueled by market anticipation and a general move toward …
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