Experts who have watched economic policies unfold over decades, find the latest affirmation from S&P Global Ratings both vindicating and thought-provoking. In a bold move that defies conventional wisdom, President Donald Trump’s tariffs are proving to be more than just trade bluster—they’re a strategic revenue engine helping stabilize America’s finances. …
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The US Dollar (USD) gained ground on Tuesday as market participants adopted a cautious stance ahead of several key events, including Wednesday’s release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes and the highly anticipated Jackson Hole Symposium later in the week. Heightened geopolitical tensions also contributed to the safe-haven …
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The British pound is maintaining its position against the US dollar around the 1.3500 level, with emerging prospects for a ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia conflict helping to counterbalance potential pressures from Federal Reserve policies and upcoming UK inflation data. Traders are also keeping a close eye on the release of …
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Canadian consumers and policymakers are watching closely as new inflation data is set to be released. While the annual inflation rate is expected to show a welcome slowdown, monthly figures suggest that underlying price pressures may be gaining steam. This dual trend presents a complex challenge for the Bank of …
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The Japanese Yen (JPY) is showing modest gains against the US Dollar (USD), a reflection of the persistent policy divergence between the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and the Federal Reserve (Fed). While the JPY has been a safe-haven asset, its recent strength is primarily driven by the BoJ’s increasingly hawkish …
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U.S. bond yields are climbing sharply as the national debt eclipses $37 trillion, a threshold crossed just last week amid fresh fiscal expansions. This surge underscores a precarious balancing act: short-term stimulus through tax cuts versus long-term risks of higher borrowing costs and market volatility. The trajectory demands urgent policy …
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Recent movements in the forex world highlight a period of heightened caution and strategic positioning by market participants. As we head into a pivotal week, the spotlight is on key economic indicators and central bank commentary that will likely shape the near-term direction of major currencies.The U.S. Dollar’s Resilient RallyThe …
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Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday, August 22, 2025, offers a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve to signal its next moves. Historically, this event has been a platform for hinting at policy shifts—last year, Powell’s remarks paved the way for a significant rate cut. …
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Gold prices maintained a narrow trading band on Monday, August 18, 2025, edging slightly lower by 0.03% to $3,334.620 amid sustained safe-haven interest driven by geopolitical tensions. The precious metal’s intraday volatility saw it rebound from a daily low of $3,323.685 to a high of $3,358.490, reflecting a net daily …
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Throughout the last trading week, US dollar was a net loser amid improvement in risk appetite, increasing expectations of a rate cut by the Fed in September meeting, relative stability in prices, and fears of intervention in Fed’s policies. Although Trump-Putin summit in Alaska didn’t reach a peace deal in …
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