Forex Market

The Japanese yen made a strong comeback this week, gaining momentum amid rising speculation that Japan’s central bank may soon pivot away from its long-standing ultra-loose monetary stance. Hints of a potential interest rate hike—possibly as early as December or January—sparked a sharp reaction in currency markets, pulling the euro-yen …

The British pound extended its losses on Tuesday, falling to its weakest level since April as a stronger US dollar and deepening concerns over the UK’s fiscal outlook rattled investors ahead of a key Bank of England (BoE) decision. With the currency slipping nearly 0.7% in a single day, markets …

The U.S. dollar drew its strongest investor demand since June 2024 over the past month, Bank of America said, as large asset managers ramped up purchases—particularly against emerging-market currencies—and helped tip the flow picture decisively in the greenback’s favor. BofA’s client flow data show asset managers posted their largest dollar …

The U.S. dollar extended its rally, reaching fresh three-month highs as global investors assessed the Federal Reserve’s next steps and remained wary of the ongoing U.S. budget standoff. The dollar’s strength reflected a broader mood of caution, with markets bracing for a series of central bank decisions and critical economic …

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to decide one of the most pivotal trade cases in decades — a ruling that could redefine the limits of presidential authority over tariffs and reshape America’s role in global commerce. At stake is whether the president can rely on emergency powers, originally designed …

The British Pound began the week on a cautious note, hovering near the 1.31 mark as traders awaited the Bank of England’s (BoE) upcoming policy decision. With uncertainty surrounding the possibility of an interest rate cut, the currency remained largely stable against the US Dollar, reflecting a market mood marked …

As President Donald Trump narrows his shortlist for the next Federal Reserve chair, the implications stretch far beyond interest rates—they could redefine the trajectory of the U.S. dollar, Treasury yields, and equity markets. With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May 2026, five contenders are in the running, each carrying a …

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee struck a cautious tone on Monday, signaling that the U.S. central bank has yet to decide its next move on interest rates. Speaking to reporters, Goolsbee warned against rushing into rate cuts, noting that inflation remains a pressing concern even as the …

The U.S. dollar steadied near a three-month peak on Monday, with traders bracing for a thin slate of economic signals that is unlikely to shift the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance. The dollar index rose 0.16% to 99.89—its highest since August 1—after the Fed’s quarter-point cut last week was paired with …

France’s factory sector remained in contraction at the start of the fourth quarter, even as the final October reading showed a marginal improvement versus earlier estimates. The HCOB France Manufacturing PMI rose to 48.8 in October from 48.2 in September, topping the 48.3 flash print but staying below the 50.0 …