The Federal Reserve has officially begun its easing cycle, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a new range of 4.00%-4.25%. This move, which was fully priced in by the market, marks a significant shift in monetary policy. However, the real story lies not in the decision …
Read More »Fed Slashes Rates to 4.00%–4.25% as Expected, Signals Cautious Path Ahead
During its September 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve reduced the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, aligning precisely with market expectations. The following preview was released at 10:00 GMT ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcements:The US Federal Reserve was anticipated to implement its first …
Read More »Will Gold Shine or Decline as the Fed Decides?
Gold prices are holding steady below $3,700 as the financial world anticipates the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement. With a 25 basis point rate cut widely expected, the focus is less on the immediate decision and more on the central bank’s future plans. This climate of high-stakes anticipation is influencing …
Read More »Can the Euro Sustain Its Surge as the Fed Prepares to Cut Rates?
The EUR/USD pair has retreated slightly to 1.1846, down 0.18% as of September 17, 2025, after hitting a 2025 peak near 1.1860. This pullback follows a robust rally driven by a weakening US dollar, with markets pricing in a near-certain 0.25% rate cut from the Federal Reserve today. The question …
Read More »BoE Decision Forecast: Interest Rate Stability Amid Economic Challenges in 2025
Analysts and markets anticipate that the Bank of England (BoE) will maintain its key interest rate at 4% during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, 18 September 2025. This decision comes amid rising inflation and sluggish economic growth, placing the Bank in a delicate position to balance curbing …
Read More »The FOMC Trade-off: Easing to Save Jobs, But Fuelling a Market Boom Instead
The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma it cannot easily escape. With the labor market slowing sharply and inflation refusing to settle, Chair Jerome Powell and fellow policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) appear set to cut interest rates on Wednesday. Yet the very move designed to cushion the …
Read More »Market Drivers- US Session: Did the US Dollar’s Fall Ignite a Global Financial Reset?
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has recently fallen to lows not seen in months, a direct response to market expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This development isn’t just a minor blip on the financial radar; it is a profound signal that may reshape global economic …
Read More »GBP/USD Rises as Traders Await Fed Decision Despite Strong U.S. Data
The Pound Sterling advanced against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday, climbing more than 0.30% as the Greenback slipped to a ten-week low on the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY). The GBP/USD pair traded at 1.3646, up from a daily low of 1.3592, as investors shifted focus to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming …
Read More »Dollar Extends Decline Despite Stronger Retail Sales
The U.S. dollar continued to weaken on Tuesday, with the dollar index falling around 0.6% as markets priced in a likely interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Investors are largely expecting a 25-basis-point reduction at the current policy meeting, though there remains a smaller chance of a larger 50-basis-point …
Read More »Canada Inflation Report – August 2025
Headline Figures Annual CPI: Rose 1.9%, slightly below forecasts of 2.0%, but higher than July’s 1.7%. Monthly CPI: Fell 0.1%, versus expectations of a 0.1% rise. Core Inflation: CPI-median held steady at 3.1%. CPI-trim eased to 3.0% from 3.1%. Excluding gasoline, CPI slowed to 2.4% from 2.5% in the prior …
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