Forex Market

The latest World Economic Outlook paints a grim picture of a global economy in flux, with growth projected to slip from 3.3 percent in 2024 to 3.2 percent in 2025 and a sluggish 3.1 percent in 2026. Advanced economies will crawl at around 1.5 percent, while emerging markets barely top …

Trade tensions between the US and China have long cast a shadow over global markets, but recent glimmers of hope are propping up the US Dollar—for now. As officials from both nations prepare to resume talks in Malaysia this week, following last week’s tariff escalations, the EUR/USD pair hovers steadily …

US President Donald Trump, now well into his second term after returning to the White House in January 2025, is moving aggressively to extend his influence over the U.S. Federal Reserve — an effort that could redefine the central bank’s independence and reshape global financial markets.In recent months, Trump has …

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, …