Forex Market

Funding Bill on the Brink of PassageThe Senate is set for a pivotal test vote this afternoon on the House-passed government funding bill, with a potential shutdown looming tonight. A major breakthrough occurred last night as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced his support for the measure, significantly boosting …

The Pound Sterling (GBP) faced renewed pressure against the US Dollar (USD) this week, with GBP/USD dipping but managing to cling above the crucial 1.2900 psychological level. This precarious balance reflects a confluence of economic uncertainties, both in the UK and the US, that are keeping traders on edge.A key …

The Japanese yen weakened on Friday after concluding union wage negotiations, while the British pound edged lower following weak UK economic data. The US dollar managed to extend its rebound amid trade tensions, global slowdown fears, and geopolitical uncertainties. Key Currency Movements: 1. Japanese Yen Weakens After Wage Talks USD/JPY: …

Oil prices bounced back on Friday, recovering some of the previous session’s losses, as the Ukraine conflict remains unresolved, limiting the prospect of increased Russian energy supplies. Key Oil Price Movements: Brent Crude Futures: $70.52/barrel, up 0.9% (+64 cents). West Texas Intermediate (WTI): $67.26/barrel, up 1.1% (+71 cents). Market Drivers: …

Gold prices remained steady at all-time highs in Asian trading on Friday, driven by escalating U.S.-EU trade tensions and weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which bolstered expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key Gold Price Movements: Spot Gold: $2,986.62/oz, after hitting a record high of $2,993.90/oz earlier. Gold Futures (April): …

The US dollar is showing renewed strength, shaking off recent dips and climbing back above the 104.00 mark on the Dollar Index (DXY). This resurgence, fueled by rising US Treasury yields and escalating anxieties over a potential global trade war, is sending ripples across currency and commodity markets. The shift …

A dramatic escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the US and Europe has ignited, with the US administration threatening to impose a crippling 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages. This move comes as a direct response to the European Union’s (EU) retaliatory tariffs on American spirits, marking a rapid …

Recent economic data indicates a stabilization of wholesale prices, offering a temporary reassurance about inflationary pressures. The Producer Price Index (PPI), a key indicator of wholesale inflation, remained flat in February, showing a year-over-year increase of 3.2%. This figure fell slightly below economists’ expectations, suggesting a slowdown in price hikes …

Gold prices have ignited a spectacular rally, surging past previous records and brushing against the $3,000 threshold, a feat achieved despite the headwinds of a robust US dollar and elevated Treasury bond yields. In a display of raw bullish power, XAU/USD soared to an all-time high of $2,971 a troy …

U.S. producer prices rose at a slower-than-expected annualized rate in February, signaling cooling inflation pressures that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance amid economic uncertainty linked to Donald Trump’s trade policies. Key Producer Price Index (PPI) Data: Annual PPI Growth: 3.2% (vs. 3.3% expected), down from 3.7% in …