Forex Market

President Donald Trump’s bold tariff overhaul, unveiled on April 10, 2025, has ignited a global economic uproar, slashing country-specific duties to a universal 10% for most trade partners while hammering China with a colossal 125% tariff—pushing the total rate to 145% when combined with a prior 20% fentanyl-related levy. This …

The U.S. dollar fell sharply on Thursday, surrendering gains from the previous session as concerns over a prolonged trade war with China and its potential to tip the U.S. economy into a recession continued to rattle financial markets. As of 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)—which tracks …

Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Thursday, approaching their all-time high as investors continued to seek safe-haven assets amid deepening U.S.-China trade tensions, despite President Donald Trump’s temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs for most other countries. As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT): Spot Gold rose 1.6% to …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is holding its ground near the 103 mark in Wednesday’s trading session, attempting to recover from a recent dip below 102.00 sparked by dovish Federal Reserve commentary. A modest bounce followed the release of the Fed’s March meeting minutes, which revealed policymakers grappling with “difficult …

The U.S. economy may be bracing for a challenging period, with the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes revealing growing concerns about rising inflation and sluggish growth. Held in March 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting painted a cautious picture, as policymakers grappled with an uncertain economic outlook and …

In a bold move shaking global trade, the U.S. president has announced a dramatic escalation in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them to a staggering 125% effective immediately. This decision comes alongside a temporary 90-day pause on other tariff plans, offering a brief respite for trading partners outside China. The …

The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have sparked serious concerns from leading financial institutions, with Fitch Ratings and Goldman Sachs issuing stark warnings about the potential economic fallout from new U.S. tariffs. As the world’s two largest economies lock horns over trade policies, these institutions highlight …

Gold prices surged in Asian trading on Wednesday, regaining ground above the $3,000 mark as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on China took effect. A weakening U.S. dollar further boosted demand for the yellow metal. As of 02:35 ET (06:35 GMT): Spot Gold …

Wall Street is gripped by unease as fears of a looming recession intensify, driven by steep tariffs from the U.S. president that have rattled the global economy and raised questions about the Federal Reserve’s independence. Economic outlooks have darkened, with forecasts pivoting from a hopeful 1.3% GDP growth to a …

In a striking revelation, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee sounded the alarm on Tuesday about the unexpectedly massive scale of U.S. tariffs, a development that could spell trouble for American importers with limited alternatives. Goolsbee emphasized that these tariffs, far exceeding what most market observers had predicted, …