Forex Market

The Japanese yen fell against the U.S. dollar on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the greenback. The USD/JPY pair rose about 0.3% after data showed the Japanese economy contracted in the third quarter at the fastest pace in a year and a half. This downturn strengthens Prime Minister …

The euro slipped against the U.S. dollar today, with EUR/USD down 0.30%, as the greenback strengthened and cautious remarks from the European Central Bank weighed on sentiment. ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos warned that financial stability risks in the Eurozone “remain elevated,” citing uncertainty over global economic trends and …

The U.S. dollar strengthened at the start of the new trading week, supported by upbeat economic data as the currency attempted to recover some of last week’s losses. The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, climbed about 0.3%, buoyed by strong manufacturing figures out …

Canada’s annual inflation cooled to 2.2% in October, helped by cheaper gasoline, slower grocery inflation and the first sub-3% reading for mortgage interest costs in more than three years, Statistics Canada said Monday. On a month-over-month basis, CPI rose 0.2%, matching forecasts. Economists had looked for 2.1% year over year …

Last week in the financial markets was packed with significant developments—both on the economic front, with new data and fresh indicators, and on the political front, culminating in the end of the government shutdown. Beyond that, global equity movements drew considerable attention, accompanied by mounting concerns over a potential bubble …

The U.S. Federal Reserve has signaled that recent changes in border policy may help ease inflationary pressures. In a recent statement, Fed Governor Stephen Miran emphasized the importance of forward-looking monetary policy, noting that wage growth has moderated and shelter inflation shows signs of softening. According to Miran, relying solely …

The USD/CHF pair managed to recover from earlier losses on Friday, bouncing off its weakest level in nearly a month as news of a new US-Switzerland tariff agreement lifted sentiment. The pair climbed back toward the 0.7930 area, ending a seven-day losing streak and benefiting from a slightly firmer US …

Federal Reserve officials continue to shape expectations around the path of US monetary policy, and the latest voice to enter the debate is the President of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, Jeffrey Schmid. Speaking at a joint energy conference in Denver, Schmid delivered a pointed message: the fight against …

Switzerland is ramping up its diplomatic and business efforts in Washington to tackle the crushing 39% U.S. tariffs on its exports—the steepest in Europe. After initial attempts by Swiss officials to sway President Trump failed, a November visit by Swiss business leaders appears to have shifted the conversation.Swiss ministers in …

The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Alberto Musalem, delivered a measured outlook on the U.S. economy and monetary policy during a recent forum in Indiana. He emphasized that current policy is closer to neutral than restrictive, while highlighting the resilience of the economy despite ongoing challenges.Musalem …