Forex Market

Despite easing price pressures, senior Federal Reserve officials are making it clear that the inflation fight is not finished. As 2026 begins, policymakers are signaling caution, arguing that the U.S. economy remains strong enough to keep inflation risks alive.Recent comments from Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic and Minneapolis Fed President …

A “Clear” Inflation Reading After Months of NoiseAfter months of distorted data caused by last year’s government shutdown, the latest U.S. inflation releases finally offered markets something they had been craving: clarity. December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and November’s Producer Price Index (PPI) arrived without major surprises, confirming that inflation …

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran underscored the powerful role deregulation is playing in reshaping the U.S. economy. Speaking recently, he described last year’s wave of regulatory easing as “substantial” and suggested that it will continue in the years ahead. Miran explained that deregulation acts as a positive supply shock, boosting …

Two Quiet Events, One Shared Risk Foreign exchange markets are keeping a close watch on two Europe-related developments this Wednesday: Poland’s central bank decision and diplomatic talks involving the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. While neither event is expected to trigger dramatic moves on its own, traders see both as …

U.S. retail sales grew more than expected in November, rebounding from a contraction in the previous month and pointing to continued resilience in consumer spending heading into the final stretch of 2025. Retail sales rose 0.6% on a month-on-month basis, exceeding expectations for a 0.5% increase, according to data released …

U.S. stock index futures traded lower on Wednesday as investors prepared for another wave of earnings from major Wall Street banks and awaited fresh inflation data that could influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy. By 05:40 ET, Dow Jones Futures had fallen 145 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures were …

The U.S. dollar steadied in European trade on Wednesday as investors awaited another round of key inflation data, while the Japanese yen sank to its weakest level in a year and a half on mounting political and fiscal concerns. At 09:30 GMT, the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against …

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday after the previous session’s sharp rally driven by fears of supply disruptions in Iran, as investors turned their attention to data showing a sizeable build in U.S. crude inventories. Brent futures for March slipped 0.4% to $65.19 a barrel by 01:18 …

Cooling Inflation Fails to Weaken the Dollar: The euro slipped against the US dollar as markets reacted to a complex mix of economic signals. While the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation easing slightly, the data was not enough to undermine confidence in the American economy. Instead, the …

The Japanese yen weakened sharply against the US dollar on Tuesday, falling about 0.6% to its lowest level in roughly a year and a half, as investors reacted to rising political uncertainty in Tokyo.The decline followed reports suggesting that Japan’s prime minister may dissolve the lower house of parliament at …