Forex Market

The euro area ended last year on a stronger footing than many had expected, showing resilience despite a challenging global backdrop. Economic activity remained steady, while inflation pressures continued to ease, reinforcing confidence that the region is navigating a controlled slowdown rather than a sharp downturn.A Strong Finish to the …

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday, as investors digested softer-than-expected retail sales data while keeping their focus firmly on a busy corporate earnings calendar. By 08:42 ET (13:42 GMT), Dow Jones futures hovered just below the flatline at 50,112 points. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average surged …

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly stagnated in December, pointing to a sharper-than-expected slowdown in consumer activity at the end of 2025 and raising fresh questions about the near-term strength of the world’s largest economy. Retail sales were flat on a month-on-month basis in December, falling well short of economists’ expectations for …

Global markets opened the week digesting a major political shock from Japan while cautiously repositioning ahead of a packed U.S. economic calendar. A decisive election outcome in Tokyo injected fresh optimism into Japanese assets, even as currency and broader financial markets adopted a wait-and-see stance amid uncertainty surrounding upcoming American …

The British pound came under significant pressure on Monday against the U.S. dollar, euro, and Swiss franc, as a domestic political crisis escalates in the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government faces its toughest challenge yet following the resignations of two senior aides within 24 hours: Morgan McSweeney, Chief …

European financial policymakers are signaling that the euro is increasingly positioned to play a larger role in global markets as the U.S. dollar shows signs of softening. Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, stressed that inflation risks in the eurozone remain roughly balanced and that any shortfall is temporary …

The U.S. Dollar slid below 0.77 against the Swiss Franc on Monday, marking a notable move in global currency markets. Investors turned to the safe-haven currency as uncertainty in the global economy and geopolitical tensions weighed on risk appetite, pushing the pair to levels not seen in over 15 years.Dollar …

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.80% to 96.896, retreating from yesterday’s close of 97.681. Markets reacted to signs that foreign demand for dollar-denominated assets may be cooling. Geopolitical tensions, shifting capital flows, and firmer rival currencies weighed on the greenback, sending it lower over the session.Safe-Haven Status Faces a …

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday as investors positioned for a data-heavy week that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy, while the Japanese yen strengthened on renewed speculation of currency intervention following Japan’s recent election outcome. At 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against …

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan this week in a diplomatic push to advance a Washington-brokered peace agreement that could significantly reshape energy flows and trade routes across the strategically vital South Caucasus region. Vance’s two-day visit to Armenia, beginning later on Monday, comes …