Gold prices have surged, reaching a five-week high above $3,400, as market attention shifts from robust economic data to rising political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve. Despite strong indicators of a resilient U.S. economy, safe-haven demand for the precious metal is dominating market sentiment. The rally is being fueled by …
Read More »Fed’s Lisa Cook Takes Trump, Powell to Court on Firing Decision
A recent lawsuit filed in federal court is challenging President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The lawsuit names both the president and Fed Chair Jerome Powell as defendants.Cook’s lawsuit argues that the president’s action was “unprecedented and illegal” and that there was no “cause” for …
Read More »U.S. Economy’s Unexpected Surge: Defying Tariffs and Higher for Longer Interest Rates
The U.S. economy is proving to be far more resilient than initially thought. Recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows a significant upward revision to the second-quarter growth rate, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) now estimated to have grown at an annual rate of 3.3%. This figure …
Read More »Unexpected Rise: Pound Defies Strong US Economy as Inflation Looms
The British Pound is on the move, gaining against the US Dollar despite strong economic signals from the United States. While US GDP growth smashed expectations, a cooling labor market and persistent inflation in the UK are giving the pound an edge. This unexpected dynamic has many analysts questioning why …
Read More »US Jobless Claims Show Slight Decline, Indicating Continued Labor Market Strength
According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), initial unemployment claims fell to 229,000 for the week ending August 23, slightly below forecasts of 230K and down from the revised 234K the previous week. The 4-week moving average rose 2,500 to 228,500, reflecting a minor short-term uptick. Continuing claims decreased …
Read More »U.S. GDP Growth Surpasses Expectations in Q2
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.3% in Q2, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), exceeding both the initial estimate of 3% and the market expectation of 3.1%. Revision Details: Upward revisions in investment and consumer spending contributed to the stronger growth. Government spending was …
Read More »Dollar Struggles as Fed Rate Cut Bets Gain Traction
The U.S. dollar struggled to advance against major currencies on Thursday amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve could reduce interest rates next month. Traders reacted to comments from New York Fed chief John Williams, who signaled a rate cut was possible, and to President Trump’s campaign to replace Fed …
Read More »Dollar Teeters on Uncertainty: Fed Jitters and Trade Stalemate Shake Markets
The US Dollar experienced a rollercoaster session on Wednesday, swinging between gains and losses before ultimately surrendering its early advances. This indecisive trading behavior stemmed from persistent worries over the Federal Reserve’s independence and a lack of significant progress in ongoing trade negotiations, leaving investors on edge as the day …
Read More »Gold Dips from Two-Week High as Dollar Gains Ground Amid Fed Drama
Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, retreating from a recent two-week peak of $3,394 under pressure from a resurgent US dollar. Despite ongoing political turbulence surrounding efforts to remove a Federal Reserve governor, the precious metal remains supported by broader uncertainties in monetary policy.During the American trading session, gold was …
Read More »European Stocks Rebound as Investors Buy the Dip Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
European Stocks Rebound as Investors Buy the Dip Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Pan-European RecoveryEuropean equities edged higher on Wednesday, rebounding from their largest drop in nearly a month. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by 07:07 GMT, with Germany, Italy, and Spain adding between 0.1% and 0.3%. French Political Risks …
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