Oil prices fell sharply as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran showed signs of easing, prompting traders to unwind risk-driven positions. US crude slid by nearly 5 percent to around $62 a barrel, while Brent dropped more than 5 percent to about $66, marking their steepest one-day declines …
Read More »No US NFP Report on Friday as Markets Juggle Partial Shutdown and Volatile Assets
The January U.S. jobs report, including the crucial Nonfarm Payrolls data, has been postponed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. Federal agencies have suspended routine operations, leaving key economic indicators on hold until funding resumes. Investors had been expecting modest job growth of around 55,000 positions and a steady …
Read More »US Manufacturing Roars Back as ISM Index Smashes January Forecasts
A surprise rebound lifts confidence and reshapes early-2026 economic expectations as the US manufacturing sector delivered a powerful comeback in January, signaling easing pressure on factories and renewed momentum across industrial activity. Fresh data showed a sharp improvement that exceeded expectations and challenged fears of a prolonged slowdown at the …
Read More »Gold Slides Further as Profit-Taking Intensifies After Warsh Fed Nomination
Gold prices fell sharply on Monday, extending steep losses from the previous session as investors locked in profits and reassessed the outlook for U.S. monetary policy following President Donald Trump’s nomination of a new Federal Reserve Chair. Spot gold dropped as much as 5% to $4,586.16 per ounce, while April …
Read More »EUR/USD Dips Below 1.19 as Dollar Strength Surges
EUR/USD fell 0.75% during the North American session, dropping below the 1.19 mark to trade around 1.1882. The decline comes as the US Dollar strengthened sharply following the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair and higher-than-expected US inflation data.Markets reacted to signs that the Fed is …
Read More »Warsh Nomination Sends Dollar Higher and Gold Tumbling as Central Banks Dominate Market Focus
White House Signals a Clear Monetary DirectionThe White House has moved to clarify its vision for the next phase of U.S. monetary leadership, signaling strong support for Kevin Warsh. The message coming from Washington reflects a desire for faster confirmation and a clearer alignment between fiscal discipline and monetary policy, …
Read More »ECB Stays the Course: No Rate Hikes on the Horizon
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged well into next year, as momentum for further hikes in 2026 fades. Economists widely agree that the deposit rate will remain steady at 2% when the Governing Council convenes in Frankfurt on February 4–5. Inflation Nudges Higher, But …
Read More »Fed Governor Stephen Miran Praises Warsh for Fed Chair as Inflation Concerns Ease
Warsh Seen as Strong Fit for Federal Reserve LeadershipFederal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran voiced strong support for Kevin Warsh, describing him as an excellent choice for a leadership role at the central bank. Miran said he is enthusiastic about the work Warsh is expected to deliver and expressed confidence in …
Read More »Trump Signals Warsh for Fed Leadership as Hassett Defends Policy Direction
White House Pushes Forward as Jerome Powell Era Nears Its EndPresident Donald Trump has signaled a decisive move toward reshaping Federal Reserve leadership, with the White House openly backing Kevin Warsh as its preferred choice to succeed Jerome Powell. The message from the administration is clear: it wants a swift …
Read More »Gold Slides Below $5,000 as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Fed Chair Announcement
Gold prices plunged sharply on Friday, breaking below the $5,000 level as a rebound in the U.S. dollar triggered heavy profit-taking following a historic rally driven by safe-haven demand. Spot gold fell as much as 8% during the session, touching $4,957.54 an ounce, before trimming losses to trade down 5% …
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