Forex Market

Markets kicked off last week on a cautious note after President Donald Trump announced late Friday a 100% tariff on Chinese imports. By week’s end, Trump had softened his stance, calling the current tariffs on China “unsustainable” and confirming plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month …

The United States government shutdown entered its 17th day on Friday, making it the third-longest in modern American history as lawmakers remain deadlocked over a funding agreement. The Senate has failed ten times to advance legislation that would reopen the government, and with the upper chamber now adjourned for the …

The euro remained stable on Friday, supported by renewed political calm in France after recent tensions subsided. The easing of uncertainty in Paris helped boost confidence across European markets, giving the common currency a modest edge over the British pound.In contrast, the pound continues to struggle under the weight of …

U.S. regulators are preparing a proposal aimed at giving community banks more room to lend by easing existing capital requirements. The move comes as part of a broader effort to support smaller lenders and stimulate credit flow to local economies.The plan would lower the community bank leverage ratio — a …

Trade Tensions and Rate Cut Bets Push the Dollar DownThe US Dollar is facing significant downward pressure, extending a losing streak as escalating trade tensions and growing expectations for looser monetary policy from the central bank weigh on the currency. Concerns over the worsening trade dispute between the United States …

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reaffirmed its cautious yet tightening stance on Friday, as Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said the central bank will continue raising interest rates if economic and inflation trends develop in line with its forecasts. Gradual Rate Hike Path Contingent on Data Speaking before Japan’s credit unions, …

Gold prices surged strongly on Thursday, hitting new record highs, fueled by an escalating demand for safe-haven assets amidst intensifying global geopolitical and economic tensions. The nearest-term gold contract reached a new all-time high of $4,250 per ounce, gaining $77.30, or 1.84%, on the COMEX exchange. In a parallel move, …

The US Dollar took a notable step back, hitting its lowest levels in days. Investors are grappling with the potential for future interest rate cuts by the central bank, combined with the economic uncertainties caused by a prolonged US federal government shutdown. This weakening sentiment for the dollar has had …

The protracted government shutdown crisis deepened on Thursday as the Senate rejected a funding measure for the tenth time, signaling a complete political stalemate and prolonging the financial pain felt across the nation.Failure to Advance The repeated failure to secure the necessary votes highlights the intractable nature of the negotiations. …

The U.S. dollar weakened on Thursday, with the USD/CHF pair sliding around 0.20% to hover near 0.7950 after touching a two-week low of 0.7933. Investors sought refuge in the Swiss franc amid escalating trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, while Switzerland’s latest economic forecasts added a cautious tone to the …