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The recent escalation of President Donald Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve Chair has raised significant questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the potential economic consequences of such a move, and the legal grounds for removing a Fed chair. Here are five critical questions surrounding Trump’s desire to …

It was a very busy week in financial markets as US president Donald Trump continues escalation of his trade attacks on a large number of states, which ended in a 90-days pause of tariffs enforcement on all countries, excluding China which was targeted by the maximum duties with “immediate” enforcement. …

In an interview conducted by CNBC Television, Mohamed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, commented on and analysed key assets’ performance in the financial markets. US StocksAn earthquake of magnitude 10 has hit the markets—U.S. stocks haven’t …

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Thursday, while the euro remained near a three-week low, as markets reacted to the Trump administration’s new 25% tariffs on imported automobiles. Investors are weighing the potential economic impact of a global trade war and the upcoming U.S. GDP report. Dollar Index Dips After …

The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday, supported by strong services sector data, but gains were capped by lingering uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. Key Highlights: Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 104.000, near a three-week high. EUR/USD fell 0.2% to 1.0786, hitting its lowest level since early March. GBP/USD dropped …

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday, retreating from recent highs as uncertainty over President Trump’s upcoming tariff policies weighed on market sentiment. Meanwhile, the euro rebounded following solid German economic data. At 05:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) traded 0.1% lower at 103.640, after reaching a …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a rollercoaster session on Friday, flirting with the 42,000 mark before settling near its opening level. Investors found themselves navigating a complex landscape marked by a lack of significant economic data and mounting pressures from expiring options contracts. Adding to the uncertainty, U.S. …

The U.S. dollar rose on Friday by approximately 0.31% against most major currencies, according to levels recorded by the Dollar Index which is standing at 104.114, at the time of writing. This uptick capitalized on a retreat in risk appetite across financial markets, which triggered declines in U.S. stocks and …

On Wednesday, U.S. bond yields began to climb after shedding pressures they had been under, as markets awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at a press conference following the central bank’s announcement at the conclusion of its two-day meeting.It is widely expected that …

Gold concluded the week on a strong upward trajectory, recording significant gains driven by the weakness of the U.S. dollar. This performance was further bolstered by diminished risk appetite in financial markets and reports highlighting a substantial increase in central bank purchases of the precious metal. Several factors contributed to …