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EU R/USD is under pressure, trading below 1.0500, as the US Dollar strengthens alongside rising US Treasury yields. This movement follows the US House of Representatives’ approval of a $4.5 trillion tax cut plan on Tuesday.Market focus now shifts to key economic data releases: the preliminary German Harmonized Index of …

The US dollar is facing mounting pressure, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreating to around 106.30. This decline reflects a confluence of factors, including escalating trade tensions, particularly with China, and growing concerns about the health of the US economy. The Trump administration’s recent signals of potentially tighter tariffs …

Saudi Arabia is on track to sell a €1.5 billion ($1.58 billion) debut green euro bond after drawing in €7.25 billion of investors bids as it seeks to fund its ambitious economic-transformation plan.The pricing level for the seven-year green note has been tightened by 40 basis points compared to initial …

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated some of President Donald Trump’s policy goals during a hosted event in Australia on Tuesday. Treasury Secretary Bessent reiterated that tariffs remain a key funding source for the Trump administration’s plans moving forward, and that Bessent fully believes that the Trump administration will find …

Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin anticipates a continued decline in Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation data later this week, citing significant progress made by the Federal Reserve. While optimistic, Barkin emphasized the need for a “wait-and-see” approach due to existing policy uncertainties.Key Takeaways:Barkin expects the upcoming PCE report to show …

US consumer confidence plummeted in February, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index falling to 98.3 from 105.3, the lowest point since June 2024. This sharp decline reflects weakening views on current business and job market conditions. The Present Situation Index dropped 3.4 points to 136.5, while the Expectations Index, …

The USD/JPY pair fell to near 149.30 on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains that saw it briefly surpass the 150.00 level. This decline was driven by a weakening US Dollar, which suffered due to a sharp drop in US Treasury yields. The 10-year US Treasury yield fell 1.7% to around 4.32% …

The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Tuesday, hovering just above a two-month low, as declining U.S. Treasury yields and growing expectations of increased German fiscal spending bolstered the euro. Key Market Movements Euro (EUR/USD): Up 0.3% to $1.0497, supported by speculation that Germany may increase defense spending, leading to …

European stocks traded near the flatline on Tuesday, as investors weighed U.S. tariff plans, upcoming earnings from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), and political developments in Germany. Market Performance (as of 04:08 ET / 09:08 GMT): Stoxx 600: +0.1% to 554.06 FTSE 100 (UK): +0.1% DAX (Germany): -0.1% CAC 40 (France): -0.2% …

US President Donald Trump addressed the media on Monday with remarks about the ongoing peacemaking efforts between Ukraine and Russia. With Russia’s military operation in Ukraine stretching over a thousand days, despite initial expectations of a swift conquest, President Trump, who has been seeking to strengthen ties with Russian President …