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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sobering assessment of the U.S. economic landscape, underscoring the complex trade-offs facing monetary policymakers. In his latest remarks, Powell emphasized that while recent data still point to steady economic growth, the central bank is increasingly concerned about mounting risks in both the labor …

The British pound extended its decline for a second consecutive day, sliding toward the 1.3300 mark against the US dollar. This drop follows the release of disappointing UK employment data, which has intensified speculation that the Bank of England may soon pivot toward interest rate cuts.Sterling traded around 1.3300 after …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3.2%, up from 3.0% in July, while keeping its 2026 projection steady at 3.1%, according to its World Economic Outlook report released Tuesday. Moderate Optimism Despite Trade Risks The IMF’s upward revision reflects more resilient financial conditions …

British wage growth cooled to its weakest pace since mid-2022, while unemployment ticked higher, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) could deliver its first rate cut earlier than previously anticipated. Pay Growth Loses Momentum but Hiring Shows Signs of Stabilization Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) …

The US dollar kicked off the week on a stronger note, clawing back some ground after President Donald Trump dialed back his threats of steeper tariffs on Chinese goods. This shift in tone, coupled with Treasury Secretary Bessent’s reassurance that 100% tariffs aren’t inevitable and hints of a potential meeting …

The EUR/USD pair continues its precarious slide, dipping to 1.15677 with a modest 0.02% daily drop, extending a broader monthly decline of 1.42%. This movement highlights a troubling truth: even as the Euro has notched an impressive 11.71% year-to-date gain against the Dollar, persistent trade frictions and political instability are …

The U.S. Dollar’s resilience against the Japanese Yen, with the exchange rate clawing back above the critical 152.00 level, poses a profound challenge to Tokyo’s policymakers. The narrative for this upward momentum remains stubbornly clear: a persistent, wide gulf in interest rates between the U.S. and Japan, exacerbated by a …

Will the Fed’s Cautious Cuts Steer the Economy to a Soft Landing?The Federal Reserve’s next moves are under intense scrutiny as policymakers navigate a complex economic landscape. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson recently signaled support for two additional 25 basis point rate cuts in 2025, a stance …

The ongoing partial government shutdown, now in its second week, has led to the suspension or delay of numerous critical economic data releases from federal agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and U.S. Census Bureau. These disruptions stem from furloughs, halted data collection, …

The recent trading week concluded amid a state of chaos dominated by sharp contradictions that swept through global markets and major institutions, forcing investors to reassess fundamental risks, redistribute capital, and rearrange their diversified asset portfolios.Amid government deadlock in Washington and an unprecedented escalation in the trade war between superpowers, …