The US Dollar took a notable step back, hitting its lowest levels in days. Investors are grappling with the potential for future interest rate cuts by the central bank, combined with the economic uncertainties caused by a prolonged US federal government shutdown. This weakening sentiment for the dollar has had …
Read More »Budget Breakdown: Senate Fails for Tenth Time to End Government Shutdown
The protracted government shutdown crisis deepened on Thursday as the Senate rejected a funding measure for the tenth time, signaling a complete political stalemate and prolonging the financial pain felt across the nation.Failure to Advance The repeated failure to secure the necessary votes highlights the intractable nature of the negotiations. …
Read More »Franc Strengthens as Dollar Slips Amid Trade War Jitters and Swiss Growth Downgrade
The U.S. dollar weakened on Thursday, with the USD/CHF pair sliding around 0.20% to hover near 0.7950 after touching a two-week low of 0.7933. Investors sought refuge in the Swiss franc amid escalating trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, while Switzerland’s latest economic forecasts added a cautious tone to the …
Read More »Fed Split Deepens Over Size of Next Rate Cut Amid Weak Labor Market and Data Gaps
As the Federal Reserve prepares for its late-October meeting, an internal debate has intensified over how aggressively to ease monetary policy in the face of a slowing U.S. labor market and rising geopolitical tension.Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has renewed his call for a half-percentage-point interest rate cut, arguing that …
Read More »Dollar Mixed as Fed Dovish Tilt and Trade Tensions Shape Market Sentiment
The U.S. dollar traded mixed on Thursday, edging higher against the yen but weakening versus the euro, as investors weighed dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials and persistent U.S.-China trade tensions that have heightened uncertainty in global markets. Dollar Index Slips Amid Fed Rate-Cut Bets The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), …
Read More »U.K. Economy Posts Modest Growth in August, Offering Breathing Room Before Autumn Budget
The U.K. economy recorded a slight expansion in August, providing a modest boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to unveil her autumn budget amid tight fiscal constraints and persistent inflation pressures. GDP Returns to Growth According to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), gross domestic …
Read More »When Deficits Bite: Why America Must Rethink Its Fiscal Future
The United States is entering a period where its budget deficit is no longer just an abstract number—it is a force already biting into the economy and shaping the nation’s ability to grow, compete, and lead. In the aftermath of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025,” debt levels …
Read More »$15 Billion Freeze: How Washington’s Shutdown Is Bleeding the U.S. Economy
The federal government shutdown, now stretching into its second week, is exacting a steep economic toll on the United States—an estimated $15 billion a day, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking in Washington during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, Bessent warned that the political deadlock in Congress …
Read More »Global Economic Shifts Propel Pound Sterling Surge
The Pound Sterling staged a notable recovery mid-week, advancing against the US Dollar amidst twin signals of eased geopolitical trade tension and a more accommodating stance from US monetary authorities. The currency pair, GBP/USD, climbed significantly, recovering from earlier daily lows to trade near 1.3396. This upward movement reflects a …
Read More »Bank of America Tops Q3 Estimates on Strong Loan Growth and Investment Banking Surge
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) reported a stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance on Wednesday, buoyed by solid loan and deposit growth, a surge in investment banking activity, and higher interest income — signaling robust momentum across its core businesses despite a challenging macro backdrop. Earnings Beat Across Key Segments The U.S. banking …
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