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 …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Slips Ahead of Inflation Data Amid Government Shutdown Concerns
U.S. Dollar Slips Ahead of Inflation Data Amid Government Shutdown ConcernsThe U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) recorded a notable decline during the North American trading session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, falling by 0.21% to close at 99.042 points. This drop reflects growing caution among investors ahead of the release of …
Read More »Powell Warns of No Easy Path as Fed Faces Inflation and Labor Market Crosswinds
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sobering assessment of the U.S. economic landscape, underscoring the complex trade-offs facing monetary policymakers. In his latest remarks, Powell emphasized that while recent data still point to steady economic growth, the central bank is increasingly concerned about mounting risks in both the labor …
Read More »Sterling Slips Toward 1.33 as UK Labor Market Weakens and Rate Cut Speculation Builds
The British pound extended its decline for a second consecutive day, sliding toward the 1.3300 mark against the US dollar. This drop follows the release of disappointing UK employment data, which has intensified speculation that the Bank of England may soon pivot toward interest rate cuts.Sterling traded around 1.3300 after …
Read More »IMF Raises 2025 Global Growth Outlook, Warns of Trade War Risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3.2%, up from 3.0% in July, while keeping its 2026 projection steady at 3.1%, according to its World Economic Outlook report released Tuesday. Moderate Optimism Despite Trade Risks The IMF’s upward revision reflects more resilient financial conditions …
Read More »UK Wage Growth Slows to Two-Year Low, Strengthening Case for Early BoE Rate Cut
British wage growth cooled to its weakest pace since mid-2022, while unemployment ticked higher, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) could deliver its first rate cut earlier than previously anticipated. Pay Growth Loses Momentum but Hiring Shows Signs of Stabilization Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Is the US Dollar’s Rebound Just a Temporary Truce in Global Trade Wars?
The US dollar kicked off the week on a stronger note, clawing back some ground after President Donald Trump dialed back his threats of steeper tariffs on Chinese goods. This shift in tone, coupled with Treasury Secretary Bessent’s reassurance that 100% tariffs aren’t inevitable and hints of a potential meeting …
Read More »Is the Euro Set for a Deeper Dive Amid Lingering Global Pressures?
The EUR/USD pair continues its precarious slide, dipping to 1.15677 with a modest 0.02% daily drop, extending a broader monthly decline of 1.42%. This movement highlights a troubling truth: even as the Euro has notched an impressive 11.71% year-to-date gain against the Dollar, persistent trade frictions and political instability are …
Read More »Is 152.00 the New Red Line for the Yen, or Just a Speed Bump?
The U.S. Dollar’s resilience against the Japanese Yen, with the exchange rate clawing back above the critical 152.00 level, poses a profound challenge to Tokyo’s policymakers. The narrative for this upward momentum remains stubbornly clear: a persistent, wide gulf in interest rates between the U.S. and Japan, exacerbated by a …
Read More »Fed’s Paulson Backs Two 25 Basis Point Rate Cuts in 2025
Will the Fed’s Cautious Cuts Steer the Economy to a Soft Landing?The Federal Reserve’s next moves are under intense scrutiny as policymakers navigate a complex economic landscape. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson recently signaled support for two additional 25 basis point rate cuts in 2025, a stance …
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