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The US Dollar has fallen back to session lows and is on track for a more than 2% loss this week in the Dollar Index. President Trump delivered softer comments, suggesting that tariffs on China might not be imposed after all. As a result, the US Dollar Index (DXY) has …

The US dollar has fallen sharply against major currencies following reports that the incoming Trump Administration might implement fewer significant tariffs than previously expected. Instead, it might seek more limited and targeted tariffs. During the election campaign, across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% were proposed on all imports. However, some …

Even with the imminent threat of new tariffs that has taken center stage for Canada, China and even the US allies in the Eurozone, the stock market has not yet seen significant volatility. There is likely still some hope that extreme measures like a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico …

Donald Trump has signed a memorandum on inflation and multiple orders aimed at lowering energy prices, but his advisers have offered few details on the policies. During a press call, incoming White House advisers pledged that Trump would pursue an “all of government approach” to bringing down costs for American …

In his inaugural public appearance as the newly-declared President of the United States, Donald Trump reaffirmed several of his bold campaign promises. Among these, he emphasized his intention to seize control of the Panama Canal and establish an “external revenue service” to collect profits from tariffs his administration plans to …

The dollar steadied on Friday, but was on track to end the week lower after a six-week winning streak, while investors turned their focus to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration and awaited the incoming administration’s policies. Earlier during the North American session, the US Dollar was easing in the last trading …

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on January 29 and resume cutting in March, according to a slim majority of economists polled by Reuters. The survey, taken before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, suggests lingering inflation pressures may allow the Fed to cut rates once more. …

Freight rates for supertankers have soared following the latest U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s oil exports. These measures have driven traders to secure alternative shipping routes and vessels to deliver crude supplies to major buyers such as China and India, industry sources reported. Key Drivers of Freight Rate Increases Sanctions on …

The US dollar has continued its upward trend since the beginning of the new trading week, during the North American trading session, supported by recent developments in the financial markets last week, particularly regarding the policies of US President-elect Donald Trump and US employment data. The most prominent of these …

Trump Denies Report on Critical-Only Tariff Plans, Markets Rally US President-elect Donald Trump has denied a newspaper story claiming that his aides were exploring tariff ideas that would only cover key goods. The news published earlier, on Monday, citing three sources familiar with the matter, reported that Trump aides were …