Gold prices held steady on Tuesday after three consecutive days of gains, buoyed by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut in September. This sentiment was further fueled by concerns over the U.S. economy and escalating trade tensions, which continue to provide support for safe-haven assets …
Read More »Can Switzerland Dodge Trump’s Tariff Storm with a Sweeter Deal?
Switzerland is racing against time to counter steep U.S. tariffs set to hit its exports with a hefty 39% duty, one of the highest globally, starting Thursday, August 7, 2025. The Alpine nation, stunned by President Donald Trump’s announcement, convened an emergency meeting on Monday to craft a “more attractive” …
Read More »Will EUR/USD Break Out as Fed Rate Cut Odds Soar and Eurozone Sentiment Falters?
The EUR/USD pair held steady on Monday, hovering near Friday’s closing levels after a robust 1.52% rally sparked by a disappointing U.S. jobs report. The weak Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data, coupled with significant downward revisions to May and June figures, has fueled expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in …
Read More »Are U.S. Treasury Yields Signaling a Market Rebound?
U.S. Treasury yields climbed at the close of Monday’s trading, propelled by positive economic developments and shifting trade dynamics that bolstered investor risk appetite. This surge in optimism triggered heavy selling of U.S. Treasuries, which maintain an inverse relationship with their yields, as market participants leaned into riskier assets. The …
Read More »Can the Japanese Yen Sustain Its Rally as Fed Policy Uncertainty Weighs on the Dollar?
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is gaining momentum against the U.S. Dollar (USD), climbing from a four-month low of 150.84 after a disappointing U.S. jobs report last Friday. The USD/JPY pair hovered around 147.00 during Monday’s U.S. trading session, reflecting a pullback in the Greenback’s recent strength. The U.S. Dollar Index …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Holds Steady as US Data Drama Fuels Market Shifts
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) found its footing on Monday, stabilizing near 1.3775 against the US Dollar (USD) after a tumultuous week driven by a shocking US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. With Canadian markets largely shuttered for a civic holiday, US economic developments took center stage, influencing global currency flows. The …
Read More »Is the U.S. Economy Sliding Toward Recession? July Jobs Report Rings Alarm Bells
The U.S. economy is flashing warning signs of a sharp slowdown, as confirmed by the July jobs report, which revealed just 73,000 jobs added—well below the expected 115,000. Coupled with steep downward revisions to May and June payrolls, slashing a combined 258,000 jobs, the three-month average job growth plummeted to …
Read More »Gold Shines Near $3,375 as US Dollar Weakens and Fed Rate Cut Bets Surge
Gold prices held firm above $3,350 on Monday, buoyed by a faltering US dollar and mounting expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. The precious metal traded around $3,375 during US market hours, recovering from an intraday dip to $3,345. A disappointing US jobs report and rising …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Stabilizes After Job Report and Fed Concerns
The U.S. dollar found some support on Monday after it fell sharply on Friday following a disappointing U.S. jobs report and President Donald Trump’s dismissal of a top statistics official. The combination of these events prompted investors to ramp up expectations of imminent rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The …
Read More »European Stocks Rise as Investors Digest U.S. Trade Volatility and Fed Rate Cut Hopes
European stocks opened the week on a positive note, buoyed by investor optimism as they continued to digest the volatility surrounding the Trump administration’s trade negotiations and the global growth outlook. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index rose by 0.3%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.5%, and the UK’s …
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