Forex Market

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 …

Global financial markets have experienced sharp volatility in recent weeks, driven by a combination of intertwined factors. Chief among them are concerns over disruptions in artificial‑intelligence–related stocks, a surge in technology spending, and a noticeable decline in investor appetite for riskier, actively traded assets. These themes form the core of …

Markets Confront Fragility as Liquidity Thins: At the end of January, global markets carried themselves with confidence. Commodities and risk assets reflected a familiar narrative: investors were still willing to take risk, liquidity seemed abundant, and recent rallies appeared justified. Yet beneath the surface, vulnerabilities were already visible. By early …

A Confidence Shock After a Week of FearU.S. stocks roared back to life on February 6, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping more than 1,100 points to cross 50,000 for the first time ever. The dramatic rebound followed days of heavy selling and reflected a sudden shift in mood, …

The euro is once again in the spotlight, trading just above 1.18 USD and capturing global attention as more than a currency—it has become a symbol of Europe’s resilience and sovereignty. Its modest daily gain may look routine, but beneath the surface lies a struggle shaped by monetary policy, political …

Germany’s manufacturing sector is finally showing signs of life after a long and painful downturn. Expectations for 2026 point to a return to growth, raising hopes that the industry may have passed its lowest point. While the rebound is expected to be modest, it would mark a clear shift after …

SnapshotConsumer sentiment rose to 57.3 in February, beating expectations of 55January reading stood at 56.4One-year inflation expectations eased to 3.5%, down from 4.0%Five-year inflation expectations edged up to 3.4%Confidence is now at its highest level since August 2025A Quiet Rebound in Consumer MoodThe improvement does not point to exuberance, but …

Gold and silver prices reversed earlier losses to edge higher in Asian trading on Friday, as bargain hunters stepped in following a week marked by sharp volatility and heavy selloffs across precious metals. Despite the rebound, silver remained the clear underperformer and was on track to post a steep weekly …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a new website aimed at giving Americans access to discounted prescription medicines, marking a central pillar of his renewed push to lower drug prices in the United States. The launch was announced during a White House event attended by Centers for Medicare …