Forex Market

Pound Under Pressure as Markets Favor the US Dollar: The British pound slipped to its weakest levels in nearly two months as investors reacted to a combination of steady interest rates in the United Kingdom and continued confidence in the strength of the US economy. The move highlighted the growing …

The euro fell to its weakest level in nearly two months on Thursday as the powerful aftershocks of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting continued to ripple through global currency markets. Investors increasingly shifted toward the U.S. dollar after policymakers signaled that interest rates could remain elevated for longer, reinforcing …

Key Takeaways Spot gold recovers modestly: Rose 0.3% to $4,269.42 per ounce after Wednesday’s 1.7% decline. Gold futures slip: U.S. gold futures fell 2.1% to $4,288.72 — reflecting persistent rate hike concerns in the futures market. Iran MOU the support: The 14-point memorandum begins a 60-day negotiation period with toll-free …

Key Takeaways BoE holds at 3.75%: The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep rates unchanged — as widely expected. Energy the central concern: The BoE acknowledged global energy prices have fallen since the last meeting but warned they “remain higher than pre-conflict and have continued to be volatile.” Iran …

Key Takeaways Stoxx 600 opens lower: The pan-European index dipped 0.2%; FTSE 100 fell 0.5%, while DAX bucked the trend with a 0.3% gain. CAC 40, MIB, IBEX flat: The initial peace deal euphoria has fully collided with Fed hawkishness. Fed reality check: The central bank held rates but signaled …

Key Takeaways Gold futures slip: U.S. gold futures fell 1.3% to $4,325.97 — a divergence reflecting futures market positioning ahead of the MOU signing. Iran MOU details revealed: The 14-point memorandum begins a 60-day negotiation period; toll-free Hormuz passage begins immediately, with full capacity restored within 30 days. Energy shock …

Kevin Warsh’s first appearance as Chair of the Federal Reserve delivered a clear message: the era of easy money is not returning anytime soon. In his debut press conference, Warsh confirmed that interest rates would remain in the 3.5–3.75 percent range, emphasizing that inflation remains the central challenge for the U.S. economy. His …

Gold prices fell after the Federal Reserve confirmed its intention to keep interest rates elevated, reinforcing its commitment to controlling inflation. Spot gold closed near $4,293 per ounce, down almost 0.9% from the previous session. At the same time, the U.S. Dollar Index advanced to 100.02, its strongest level in …

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, delivering a decision that markets had widely anticipated. However, the central bank’s updated outlook carried a firmer message: inflation remains a concern, and policymakers are not yet ready to declare victory in their battle against rising prices.In the first policy meeting …

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Chair of the Federal Open Market Committee. The federal funds rate remains at 3.5%–3.75%, extending a pause that has lasted four meetings. Inflation is still running at 4.2% year-over-year, largely driven by …