The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released on July 16, 2025, paints a cautious picture of the U.S. economy, highlighting flat or weakening activity across most of its 12 districts. Compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston from data collected before July 7, the report draws on insights from …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Brace for UK Jobs Data and US Retail Sales Amid Dollar Pullback
The US Dollar hit a speed bump, snapping a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated under renewed selling pressure. The pullback was triggered by fleeting rumors—later downplayed—that President Donald Trump might move to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Compounding the dollar’s woes were softer-than-expected US …
Read More »USD/JPY Slides as Trump-Powell Tensions and Mixed US Data Stir Market Uncertainty
The US Dollar (USD) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on July 16, 2025, as the USD/JPY pair retreated from an intraday high of 149.19 to hover near 148.00, with resistance solidifying around the 149.00 mark. The dollar’s pullback was driven by mounting speculation over President Donald Trump’s potential move …
Read More »GBP/USD Soars as US PPI Softens and Trump’s Powell Firing Rumors Spark Dollar Volatility
The GBP/USD pair surged 0.55% to 1.3454, propelled by a weaker-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) and heightened market uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s reported consideration of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar’s strength against a basket of major currencies, fell …
Read More »Trump’s Bold Move: Considering Firing Fed Chairman Powell
On a tense Wednesday afternoon in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump stirred controversy by consulting Republican lawmakers on a drastic potential action: firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Sources familiar with the closed-door meeting revealed that Trump directly asked House members for their opinions on removing the central bank’s …
Read More »US Producer Price Index (PPI) Data for June
Annual PPI for Final Demand: The PPI for final demand rose 2.3% year-on-year in June, marking a slight slowdown from the 2.6% increase recorded in May. This reading came in below the market expectation of 2.5%. Core PPI (excluding food and energy): The annual core PPI increased by 2.6% in …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Up as U.S. Inflation Data Fuels Dollar, Safe Haven Demand Remains Strong
Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, recovering some overnight losses after stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation data boosted the dollar and dampened expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. However, ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade tariffs, the Federal Reserve’s independence, and geopolitical tensions continued to support demand for safe-haven assets like gold. …
Read More »Silver Flexes Bullish Muscle: Targeting Fresh Highs Amidst Soaring Demand
Silver has decisively broken through critical resistance levels, signaling the official onset of a robust bull market. Analysts pinpoint a convergence of bullish technicals, tightening supply-demand dynamics, and a pronounced historical undervaluation, all propelling silver towards a potential retest of its $50 per ounce historical high.While gold consistently hit records, …
Read More »Trump Blazes Ahead: Tariffs, Jets, and Global Power Plays
On Tuesday, July 15, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a remarkable array of trade moves, tariff threats, and economic demands, shaking up global markets. From securing a massive trade deal with Indonesia to pushing for access to India’s vast market, Trump kept the world on edge. He also issued a …
Read More »Pound Powers Up: Can GBP/JPY Break Through Amid Tariff Tensions?
The British Pound is gaining ground against the Japanese Yen, with GBP/JPY hovering near 199.30 on Tuesday, buoyed by diverging central bank policies and Yen weakness. As markets brace for UK inflation data and looming US-Japan trade talks, the pair faces a critical test—can it push past key levels or …
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