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 …
Read More »UK Producer Price Inflation Rises, Input Costs Decline
British producer output prices rose 1.9% year-on-year in June, while producer input prices fell 1.0% annually, according to interim data released Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). These figures represent preliminary estimates, as the ONS paused regular publication of the Producer Price Index (PPI) in March after identifying …
Read More »Gold Retreats as Dollar Recovers Amid Trump-Fed Dispute
Gold prices pulled back in Asian trade on Wednesday after earlier climbing to a more than two-week high, as markets weighed renewed concerns over U.S. Federal Reserve independence following President Donald Trump’s attempts to remove Governor Lisa Cook. The yellow metal initially surged on Monday after Trump announced Cook’s immediate …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Will Australian Inflation Steal the Spotlight?
As global markets brace for a pivotal week, the spotlight is turning toward Australia’s inflation data, set to influence currency movements and investor sentiment. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the US Dollar (USD) pulled back from recent gains, dipping toward the 98.00 mark on the US Dollar Index (DXY). This …
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