The U.S. dollar inched higher on Wednesday, stabilizing after its steepest daily decline in nearly three weeks, as traders continued to position for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December, while sterling held firm ahead of the U.K. Autumn Budget. By 03:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Slumps as Markets Brace for Fresh U.S. Data and Global Inflation Signals
The U.S. Dollar continued its sharp retreat on Tuesday, pressured by a series of softer economic readings and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may deliver additional interest-rate cuts in the coming months. Investors are increasingly positioning for more clarity on the health of the world’s largest economy as a …
Read More »Gold Slips Slightly Despite Weak U.S. Dollar and Rising Rate-Cut Expectations
Gold edged lower on Tuesday, settling around $4,131.93 per ounce, down just 0.05% from the previous session, as the metal failed to build on Monday’s gains despite a softer U.S. Dollar. During the session, gold briefly reached a high near $4,159, before easing back toward its intraday low of $4,109, …
Read More »Yen Strengthens as US Economic Data Disappoints, Fueling Dollar Weakness
Yen Strengthens as US Economic Data Disappoints, Fueling Dollar WeaknessThe Japanese Yen gained ground against the US Dollar on Tuesday, with the USD/JPY pair retreating toward 156.00 amid intervention chatter from Tokyo and softer-than-expected US economic data. The US Dollar came under significant pressure following lackluster readings on Producer Prices …
Read More »Inflation Ticks Up, Spending Slips: Traders Eye the Fed’s Next Move
A new batch of US economic data injected fresh uncertainty into the markets, offering a mixed picture of the country’s momentum heading into the final stretch of the year. Traders reacted cautiously as rising wholesale inflation clashed with weakening consumer activity — a combination that complicates expectations for the Federal …
Read More »GBP/USD Gains as Dollar Weakness Surfaces Amid Soft US Data
GBP/USD advanced around 0.6% on Tuesday, reaching 1.3181, buoyed by broad US Dollar weakness and a quiet UK economic calendar ahead of the Autumn Budget. Investors are closely watching the Pound’s movements as it approaches the 1.3200 milestone.Soft US economic data fueled expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut …
Read More »U.S. Retail Sales Miss Expectations in September as Consumers Show Signs of Caution
U.S. retail sales grew less than expected in September, offering a potential signal that American consumers are turning more cautious amid a weakened labor market and the lingering impact of broad import tariffs. The key gauge of consumer spending — which makes up over two-thirds of U.S. economic activity — …
Read More »Gold Extends Gains in Asia as December Fed Rate-Cut Bets Accelerate
Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Tuesday, extending strong overnight gains as expectations grew that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. A wave of upcoming U.S. economic data also boosted safe-haven demand, helping gold trend higher even as the dollar held firm. Broader metal markets …
Read More »Dovish Double Act: Fed Officials Revive December Rate-Cut Hopes and Spark a Market Rebound
In a pivotal week for global markets, two influential voices from the Federal Reserve delivered the clearest signal yet that another interest-rate cut is on the horizon. New York Fed President John C. Williams kicked things off on Friday, November 21, with a speech in Chile that caught traders off …
Read More »Euro Climbs as Dollar Softens… Markets Brace for Big Data from Germany and the US
The EUR/USD pair is showing a gentle upward bias for the second straight session, holding above the 1.15 level ahead of Tuesday trading. While the move lacks strong momentum, the broader market tone is clearly shifting in favor of the euro as pressure builds on the US dollar.The greenback has …
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