The U.K. economy unexpectedly remained in contraction in October, extending a weak run of monthly activity as businesses and households paused decisions ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn budget. Gross domestic product fell 0.1% month-on-month in October, matching September’s decline and missing forecasts for a modest 0.1% increase, according to …
Read More »Dollar Under Pressure: Fed Moves Spark Sharp Decline in the U.S. Currency
The US dollar slipped to its lowest level in nearly six weeks on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Markets had already priced in more than a 95% chance of the move, yet its ripple effects were clearly felt across …
Read More »Gold Advances as US Dollar Weakens Amid Fed Caution
Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, regaining some of the losses seen earlier in the week as the US Dollar weakened. Investors are carefully assessing the economic landscape and the Federal Reserve’s recent actions, weighing the potential for future gains against ongoing uncertainties. At the same time, gold continues to …
Read More »Euro Surges to Nine-Week Peak as US Dollar Weakens on Soft Jobs Data
The euro extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, climbing to 1.17521 USD, up 0.49% (+0.00575) from the previous session. This marks the strongest level for the euro against the dollar in more than nine weeks, reflecting growing confidence in the European currency as the dollar comes under …
Read More »Yen Rises as Dollar Slips on Weak US Jobs Data and Growing BoJ Expectations
The US Dollar slid against the Japanese Yen on Thursday as fresh labor-market figures pointed to a cooling US economy, adding pressure on the currency while speculation about possible policy tightening in Japan grew stronger.The latest jobless data showed a marked rise in new unemployment claims, signaling that the US …
Read More »U.S. Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected, Testing Labor Market Resilience After Fed Rate Cut
U.S. initial jobless claims climbed more than expected last week, breaking from the prior week’s sharp drop to a three-year low and offering a slightly softer signal on labor market momentum ahead of the next Federal Reserve decision window. First-time applications for state unemployment benefits rose to 236,000 in the …
Read More »RBA Holds Rates at 3.60%
Australia’s central bank kept its benchmark cash rate unchanged at 3.60% on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, while cautioning that inflation risks have shifted to the upside. Concluding its two-day policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it needed more time to assess the persistence of price …
Read More »Powell Plays Down Expectations of Further Easing as Fed Signals Confidence in the Economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a calm and measured message on Wednesday, working to cool market expectations for continued monetary easing. He emphasized that the U.S. economy is “in a good place” and that current interest rates sit within a “reasonable range” close to the neutral level that balances …
Read More »US Dollar Slips as Fed Rate Cut and Powell’s Cautious Tone Weigh on Market Sentiment
The US dollar closed lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in its December meeting, adding pressure on the currency as markets digested a softer policy stance. The central bank also signaled the need for additional Treasury purchases—an action that functions much like quantitative easing and reinforces …
Read More »Powell Signals Caution and Market Divergence
In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at its December meeting, bringing the Federal Funds Target Range to 3.50%–3.75%. The decision, aligning with market expectations, reflects the Fed’s effort to balance its dual mandate of fostering maximum employment and maintaining …
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