The U.S. dollar remained relatively unchanged on Monday as investors awaited crucial events set to shape market expectations in the coming days. With Tuesday’s deadline looming for Washington and Beijing to finalize a tariff deal, alongside a key U.S. inflation report, the currency remains in a holding pattern ahead of …
Read More »European Shares Rise Amid Optimism Over Potential Ukraine Peace Deal
European stocks extended their gains on Monday, maintaining strong momentum from the previous week. Investors are buoyed by growing optimism over a potential peace agreement in Ukraine, while also shifting their focus towards upcoming U.S. inflation data and tariff negotiations set for later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 …
Read More »Gold Prices Decline Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data and Tariff Clarity
Gold prices saw a decline in Asian trade on Monday, as investors awaited key inflation data from the U.S. and sought clarity from the White House on upcoming tariff rulings affecting bullion bars. Gold Prices Dip Amid Market Uncertainty: Spot Gold: Spot gold fell 0.7%, reaching $3,376.24 an ounce. Gold …
Read More »Trump Shakes Up Fed with New Appointment, Eyes Powell’s Successor
US Donald Trump announced a bold move for the Federal Reserve, nominating Stephen Miran to temporarily fill a vacant governor seat, keeping options open for selecting Jerome Powell’s successor as Fed Chair in May 2026. Miran’s appointment, pending Senate confirmation, follows Adriana Kugler’s unexpected resignation on August 1, whose term …
Read More »Euro Holds Near Weekly Highs Amid U.S. Dollar Weakness
The Euro (EUR) maintained strength against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday, August 8, 2025, with the EUR/USD pair trading at 1.1648, down slightly by 0.14% but holding close to the weekly high near 1.1700. The pair’s resilience comes as the dollar faces a weekly loss of over 1.84%, driven …
Read More »Swiss Franc Edges Up Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures on Gold Exports
The Swiss Franc (CHF) gained slightly against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair rising to 0.8082, up 0.00163 CHF (+0.20%) at 10:58 PM EEST. The pair remained confined to a narrow range, reflecting cautious market sentiment as traders assessed the impact of new U.S. tariffs on …
Read More »With 3% Weekly Gain: Gold Prices Hover Below $3,400 Amid Tariff Tensions
Gold prices held steady at $3,396.55 per troy ounce on Friday, August 8, 2025, showing a marginal gain of $0.07 (0.00%) in a cautious trading session at 8:45 PM EEST. After touching a two-week high of $3,409.43 earlier in the day, the precious metal struggled to break the key $3,400 …
Read More »Pound Sterling Holds Firm as BoE Signals Future Pause on Rate Cuts
The GBP/USD pair remained steady at 1.3437 during Friday’s North American trading session on August 8, 2025, as the U.S. dollar staged a modest recovery. The Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, in a closely contested 5-4 vote, has fueled market …
Read More »Fed Signals Optimism Amid Tariff and Labor Challenges
The U.S. economy is holding steady, with recent remarks from a Federal Reserve official highlighting resilience despite ongoing challenges. Financial institutions report reduced funding pressures and solid credit quality, signaling a stable economic foundation. However, businesses continue to grapple with a shortage of skilled labor, prompting cautious approaches to capital …
Read More »Canada’s Job Losses Surpass Expectations as Labor Market Struggles in July
Canada’s labor market took an unexpected downturn in July, shedding 41,000 jobs and reversing much of the previous month’s solid gains. The data marks a troubling shift for the nation’s employment prospects and underscores growing challenges in the country’s economic recovery. Key Takeaways from the July Labor Market Report Job …
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