Gold prices have rebounded sharply, driven by escalating trade tensions and market volatility. The precious metal, often seen as a safe-haven asset, has surged past $ 2,790. This rally comes amid heightened uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies and cautious market sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.Trade War …
Read More »FOMC’s January 2025 Decision: What to Expect
As the Federal Open Market Committee prepares to announce its January 2025 monetary policy decision, the financial world is watching closely. The Fed’s actions will hinge on the interplay of inflation, economic growth, and labour market dynamics, with global risks and fiscal policy adding further complexity. This decision comes at …
Read More »BoC Rate Cut Undermined: Trade War Clouds Canadian Dollar Outlook
The BoC, facing slowing global growth and domestic economic challenges, is expected to lower interest rates to stimulate economic activity. Lower borrowing costs can encourage investment and consumption, thereby boosting economic growth. However, the potential for increased tariffs on Canadian goods could significantly undermine these efforts.The Bank of Canada is …
Read More »Euro Weakens as US Dollar Strengthens on Trade Tension Concerns
The euro declined on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening US dollar, which benefited from statements by US President Donald Trump regarding trade policies. These statements highlighted the possibility of tightening existing restrictions on US imports from abroad. The EUR/USD pair dropped to 1.0430 compared to the previous day’s close of …
Read More »GBP/USD Drops as Trump’s Tariff Threat Boosts US Dollar
The GBP/USD pair tumbled as President Trump’s proposed tariffs on various industries raised fears of a trade war. The US Dollar Index climbed 0.4% to 107.86, pressuring GBP/USD amid increased market risk aversion. The US saw a significant drop in Durable Goods Orders and Consumer Confidence, while inflation expectations rose. …
Read More »Treasury Bond Yields Rise on Expectations of Slower Rate Cuts
Treasury bond yields continued to climb, buoyed by statements from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to raise tariffs on all U.S. imports as part of a renewed comprehensive trade policy framework for the new administration, which will rely more on trade restrictions and protectionist tariffs.The yield on the 10-year U.S. …
Read More »US Dollar Rises Amid Growth Concerns and Trade War Fears
The US dollar strengthened on Tuesday, recovering from losses in the previous session, as global growth concerns resurfaced and heightened fears of trade wars began to weigh on market sentiment. At 04:20 ET (09:20 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady Amid Fed Meeting Uncertainty and Dollar Strength
Gold prices remained stable in early Asian trading on Tuesday after a sharp decline of over 1% on Monday, driven by a rebound in the U.S. dollar and growing caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Spot gold (XAU/USD) traded at $2,740.19 per ounce, while February gold futures …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: Will Fresh Data Help the US Dollar?
The US Dollar began the week on a weaker note as markets grappled with the potential impact of further tariffs and anticipated the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced moderate losses, although it partially recovered after touching a low near 107.00. Meanwhile, the Euro strengthened against …
Read More »CAD weakens ahead of BoC rate call
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, with the USD/CAD pair trading near 1.4400. This decline comes as the market eagerly awaits the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) interest rate decision later this week. The BoC is widely expected to cut interest rates, a move that …
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