On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the US Dollar found its footing after a turbulent midweek drop, bolstered by renewed optimism in global trade and heightened anticipation surrounding US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a basket of six …
Read More »ECB Rate Decision Bolsters Euro Amid Trade Optimism
The European Central Bank (ECB) has solidified expectations of a pause in interest rate cuts until at least year-end, boosting the euro and bond yields on Thursday, July 24, 2025. After maintaining rates at 2% following eight reductions over the past year, ECB President Christine Lagarde delivered an optimistic economic …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Dips as Retail Sales Falter and US Economic Signals Send Mixed Messages
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, July 24, 2025, ending a four-day decline as the USD/CAD pair steadied above the 1.3600 mark. This shift was driven by disappointing Canadian retail figures and a mixed bag of US economic data, which bolstered the US Dollar …
Read More »ECB Holds Rates Steady While Awaiting Clarity on U.S. Tariffs
The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, pausing after seven consecutive cuts. Policymakers are taking a cautious stance as they await more clarity on the ongoing trade negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the United States, especially as the August 1 tariff …
Read More »UK Economy Shows Early Signs of Stagnation in Q3 2025: PMI Data Signals Challenges Ahead
Composite PMI Falls Below Expectations Amid Trade, Tax, and Wage Pressures The UK economy is facing early signs of stagnation as July’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data revealed a decline in business activity at the start of the third quarter of 2025. The composite PMI dropped to 51.0 in …
Read More »France’s Private Sector Activity Contracts for 11th Consecutive Month Amid Political Uncertainty
July Data Shows Limited Growth in France’s Private Sector, Reflecting Weak Demand and Business Confidence France’s private sector activity continued to contract in July, marking the 11th consecutive month of shrinkage, according to the latest S&P Global data. This prolonged downturn highlights the persistent challenges facing the eurozone’s second-largest economy, …
Read More »Gold Prices Fall as U.S.-Japan Trade Deal and Tech Earnings Boost Risk Appetite
Gold prices dipped on Thursday, continuing a downward trend following recent highs, as a U.S.-Japan trade deal and strong earnings from tech companies boosted risk appetite, reducing demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Market Overview: Spot gold dropped 0.3% to $3,378.93 an ounce. Gold futures fell 0.4% to $3,384.60/oz. Despite …
Read More »Landmark US-Japan Trade Pact Ignites Market Surge
On July 23, 2025, the United States and Japan announced a historic trade agreement, reshaping their economic partnership and sparking global financial market optimism. This landmark deal, featuring a 15% tariff on Japanese imports and a $550 billion Japanese investment in US infrastructure, has driven the S&P 500 and Nasdaq …
Read More »Could U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Shift Eurozone Bond Yields and ECB Strategy?
The U.S.-Japan trade deal, finalized in July 2025, has reshaped global economic dynamics, impacting Eurozone bond markets and European Central Bank (ECB) policy. By cutting U.S. tariffs on Japanese auto exports from 25% to 15% and securing Japan’s $550 billion investment in U.S. infrastructure, the deal has eased trade tensions, …
Read More »Euro Holds Firm Against Swiss Franc as ECB Decision and US-EU Trade Hopes Loom
The Euro is regaining its footing against the Swiss Franc, with the EUR/CHF currency pair rebounding to 0.9331 during American trading hours on July 23, 2025, after dipping to an intraday low of 0.9293. This recovery comes as traders adjust their positions ahead of a pivotal European Central Bank (ECB) …
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