Euro has been on a strong upward trajectory against the U.S. Dollar, with the EUR/USD pair now trading above 1.1760. This rally comes as the U.S. currency faces broad-based pressure, driven by overwhelming market expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at its upcoming meeting. This dynamic reflects …
Read More »Eying $3700: Is Gold’s Historic Rally Sustainable?
The Countdown to the Fed’s Decision Gold’s recent surge has propelled it to a new all-time high, with prices trading above $3,680 and setting sights on the $3,700 mark. This impressive rally is fueled by a confluence of factors, but its sustainability hinges on one key event: the upcoming Federal …
Read More »EUR/CHF Puzzle: Hawkish ECB vs. Disinflationary Switzerland
The EUR/CHF exchange rate, trading around 0.9350, has recently rebounded from its lowest point since early August. This modest recovery follows a week where the euro found some support from hawkish commentary from the European Central Bank (ECB) and fresh data highlighting deepening disinflation in Switzerland. This divergence in economic …
Read More »Gold Holds Near Record Highs Ahead of Fed Decision
Bullion Market Steadies Close to All-Time Peak Gold prices were largely unchanged on Monday, consolidating near record highs as traders awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later this week. At 12:00 GMT, spot gold traded flat at $3,643.30 per ounce, holding near last week’s record high of …
Read More »Dollar Edges Higher as Traders Brace for Fed Decision
Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Meeting The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Monday, with investors closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is set to shape currency markets as the final quarter of 2025 approaches. At 08:10 GMT, the Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against six major peers—was …
Read More »Fed’s Rate Cut Countdown: Treasury Yields Hint at Cautious Easing Ahead
Treasury yields have shown mixed performance, reflecting market uncertainty. The 10-year Treasury yield, closing the week slightly lower at 4.058%, remains a focal point as it edges up daily. Meanwhile, the two-year yield has climbed to 3.563%, signaling varied expectations for short- and long-term economic conditions. These fluctuations coincide with …
Read More »Euro Fights Back as US Consumer Confidence Retreats
The Euro is attempting to stabilize against the US Dollar, hovering around 1.1720 after a sharp dip. The currency’s modest recovery comes as the dollar weakens following a disappointing report on US consumer sentiment. The University of Michigan’s preliminary September survey revealed a drop in consumer confidence to a four-month …
Read More »Could a Faltering UK Job Market Sink GBP?
The British Pound has been trading cautiously, held back by persistent concerns over the health of the UK’s labor market. With key employment data set for release next week, the pound’s volatility is expected to increase. The currency’s performance hinges on whether the new data confirms a sharper-than-expected cooling of …
Read More »Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Rate Decision After Mixed U.S. Data
The U.S. dollar edged slightly higher on Friday, pausing its recent slide as investors digested a combination of softer labor data and a modest uptick in inflation, while rate cut bets from the Federal Reserve remained firmly in place. Dollar Index and Treasury Yields The dollar index rose 0.1% to …
Read More »U.K. Economy Stalls in July, Keeping Pressure on the Bank of England
The U.K. economy flatlined in July, marking a sharp slowdown from the previous month’s expansion and increasing pressure on the Bank of England (BoE) to extend its cycle of monetary policy easing. GDP Data Signals Stagnation Figures released Friday by the Office for National Statistics showed that gross domestic product …
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