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French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Europe would counter a proposed 10% US tariff with equivalent levies on American firms. This bold stance highlights mounting friction between European leaders and the US, as markets reacted with the EUR/USD falling 0.18% to 1.1682. Macron’s warning signals Europe’s readiness to protect its …

On June 26, 2025, the Banco de Mexico (Banxico) lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 8%, aligning with market expectations. The decision, however, saw dissent from Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath, who advocated maintaining rates at 8.5%. This cut reflects Banxico’s response to a complex economic landscape, …

U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday, with 10-year notes dropping to 4.258% from previous 4.292%. The decline followed reports that President Donald Trump is exploring replacements for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This speculation has sparked concerns about a potential shift in monetary policy, unsettling markets. Yields fluctuated during the …

A potential shake-up in Federal Reserve leadership under President Donald Trump has sparked a surge in financial markets, raising questions about the future of U.S. monetary policy. Speculation about replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term extends to May 2026, has fueled optimism for a more dovish approach, with …

A Remarkable RecoveryAsian markets have staged a striking comeback from the turmoil of April 2025, shrugging off fears of a trade war sparked by U.S. tariffs. MSCI’s Asia equities index has surged 25% to a four-year high, while a regional currency gauge hit its strongest level since October. This rally, …

Dollar’s Decline Fuels EUR/USD RallyThe Euro has surged past 1.1700 against the US Dollar, reaching multi-year highs as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreats to levels last seen in Q1 2022. Despite stronger-than-expected US economic data, such as weekly jobless claims and Durable Goods Orders, the Dollar faces headwinds. Concerns …

The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, marking a worse-than-expected decline, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday. This figure was a revision downward from the previously reported -0.2%, signaling a more …

Gold prices found some support in Asian trade on Thursday, as a weaker dollar helped to stabilize bullion prices. Spot Gold remained largely unchanged at $3,336.65 an ounce, while Gold Futures for August rose 0.1% to $3,347.45/oz by 01:08 ET (05:08 GMT). Earlier in the week, gold saw sharp losses …

Oil prices made modest gains in Asian trade on Thursday, boosted by a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. oil inventories, which sparked some optimism around demand. However, the potential for further increases remained tempered by the sustained ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which has reduced concerns over potential disruptions in Middle …

The NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025, has thrust defense budgets into sharp focus, with allies pledging to raise spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, up from the prior 2% target. Fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for equitable contributions and escalating Russian threats, this …