Forex Market

Recent discussions about Kevin Warsh’s potential nomination to chair the Federal Reserve focused on more than politics. Warsh’s experience spans the 2006–2011 period, during the global financial crisis. At that time, the Fed deployed large-scale quantitative easing (QE) to stabilize markets. Warsh criticized QE, warning of potential inflation, though it …

Beth Hammack, President of the Cleveland Fed, sent a clear signal to markets: the US labor market is stabilizing, and monetary policy remains neutral. Following the strong January Nonfarm Payrolls report, she noted that unemployment is holding steady, pointing to a resilient workforce.Hammack highlighted that consumer spending is firm, largely …

The Japanese yen extended its gains during Wednesday’s trading, brushing aside the recent rebound in the US dollar that followed upbeat American labor market data. Instead, the yen drew strength from supportive domestic factors that reinforced confidence in Japan’s economic outlook.The currency climbed to its highest level in about a …

Strong Payrolls Shake Up Rate-Cut ExpectationsThe US labor market surprised investors with a robust 130,000 increase in Nonfarm Payrolls for January, nearly doubling economists’ expectations of 70,000. The jobless rate fell from 4.4% to 4.3%, reinforcing confidence in a solid labor market and cooling speculation about near-term interest rate cuts …

The European Parliament has cleared the way for a renewed trade arrangement with the United States after months of political tension and uncertainty, signaling a cautious return to cooperation between two of the world’s largest economic partners. The updated framework reflects a compromise designed to protect European markets while keeping …

The US dollar moved higher against the Canadian dollar on Wednesday as renewed uncertainty surrounding North American trade relations weighed on the Canadian currency. Reports suggesting potential changes to existing trade arrangements increased caution among investors, pushing the Canadian dollar lower while supporting demand for the US currency.At the same …

U.S. stock futures pointed to a solid start on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected employment data signaled resilience in the world’s largest economy, prompting investors to reassess the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, comfortably beating economists’ expectations for a 70,000 increase, while the …

The U.S. economy added significantly more jobs than expected in January, offering fresh evidence that the labor market is stabilizing after a prolonged period of weakness—an outcome likely to influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions later this year. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 last month, well above economists’ forecasts of …

The U.S. dollar weakened on Wednesday, coming under renewed pressure ahead of the release of closely watched U.S. employment data that could shape expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this year and into 2026. By 04:36 ET (09:36 GMT), the dollar index, which measures the greenback against a …

House Republicans suffered a narrow but symbolic defeat late Tuesday after failing to pass a procedural measure designed to block lawmakers from forcing a vote on President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The proposal was rejected by a slim margin of 214–217, as three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the move—dealing …