The Canadian Dollar, often a mirror reflecting broader North American sentiment, is presently stuck in a state of purgatory. While it held steady against the US Dollar on Tuesday, this stability isn’t a sign of strength but rather of market paralysis. The overarching, dramatic tension created by the looming US …
Read More »Washington Braces for Looming Shutdown as Partisan Divide Widens
The U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown, with funding set to expire at midnight Tuesday (0400 GMT Wednesday) unless lawmakers in Congress strike a last-minute deal. Partisan Gridlock Over Healthcare and Spending The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to hold another vote on a stopgap funding bill, but …
Read More »Liquidity Holds the Stage: Dollar Retreats, Treasuries Ease, Equities Steady
Monday, September 29, 2025, saw North American markets navigate a session dominated by ample liquidity, cautious investor sentiment, and fiscal uncertainties. Traders and investors faced a blend of currency fluctuations, Treasury yield adjustments, and selective equity buying, all underpinned by a robust liquidity backdrop.Steady Liquidity Supports Market FlowLiquidity conditions remained …
Read More »US Session- Market Drivers: US Dollar Dips as Shutdown Fears and Rate Cut Buzz Take Hold
The US Dollar faced a turbulent start to the week, sliding to three-day lows near 97.80 on September 29, 2025, as concerns over a potential US government shutdown and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts weighed heavily on the currency. With the US labor market in the spotlight, investors are …
Read More »Fed Still Faces Ongoing Inflation Challenge
The Federal Reserve faces a difficult situation in balancing inflation control and job protection. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack stated that this is a challenging time for monetary policy, with concerns about inflation, especially in services. The core personal consumption expenditures price index was at 2.9% annually in August 2025, …
Read More »Dollar Edges Lower as Traders Await U.S. Jobs Data Amid Shutdown Fears
The U.S. dollar index slipped by 0.2% to 97.92 on Monday, easing from recent gains as investors turned their attention to Friday’s nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report for September. The labor market remains the central focus for Federal Reserve policymakers, who earlier this month cut interest rates by 25 basis points. …
Read More »Weekly Recap – Powell: Tariffs Create “No Risk-Free Path”
The U.S. economy’s surprising vigor, with Q2 GDP revised to 3.8% and August consumer spending up 0.4%, paints a picture of resilience that defies slowdown fears. Yet, new tariffs—100% on pharmaceuticals, 50% on cabinets—aren’t mere blips; they’re a bold bet that could fuel inflation and unravel supply chains, turning short-term …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Stalls at 18-Week Lows Despite GDP Rebound
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) managed to pump the brakes on its sharp descent against the US Dollar (USD) to close the week, but the respite was limited. Despite cooling its bearish momentum on Friday, the Loonie still touched fresh 18-week intraday lows, confirming its position on the weak side of …
Read More »U.S. 10-Year Yield Holds Steady at 4.185% as Global Bonds Show Divergence
The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield inched slightly higher on Friday, rising by 0.009 points to 4.185%, a gain of 0.22%. The move comes in the wake of inflation data that landed exactly in line with expectations, giving markets reassurance that the Federal Reserve’s gradual approach to monetary easing remains …
Read More »Yen Strengthens as Dollar Rally Stalls on Inflation Data and Tariff Jitters
The Japanese Yen gained ground against the U.S. Dollar on Friday, halting a two-day surge that had driven the dollar to its highest level in nearly two months. By mid-session, the USD/JPY pair was hovering around 149.50, with the dollar losing steam as traders weighed fresh inflation data alongside renewed …
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