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 …
Read More »How Fed’s First Decision Could Look Like After Trump’s Inauguration
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. …
Read More »Supertanker Freight Rates Surge Amid Expanded U.S. Sanctions on Russia’s Oil Industry
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 …
Read More »DXY Continues to Recover to Levels Above 110
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 …
Read More »Markets React as Trump Denies Critical Import Tariffs Amid Ongoing Discussions
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 …
Read More »Bitcoin: A Geopolitical Asset Reshaping the Global Monetary Order
In 2025, bitcoin has transcended its status as a niche investment to become a pivotal geopolitical asset. Governments and central banks worldwide, from the United States to Switzerland, are actively discussing its role in national reserves. This shift signifies bitcoin’s emergence as a formidable challenger to traditional reserve assets like …
Read More »Despite Daily Gains, Oil Prices End Year with Losses On 2025’s Uncertainties
Oil prices concluded 2024 with a second consecutive year of losses, despite a modest increase on Tuesday. While Brent crude futures and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude saw slight gains, they remain below their year-end 2023 levels, indicating a subdued market.The subdued price environment reflects a confluence of factors. …
Read More »Could USDT Removal Impact EU Amid Crypto Boom Promised By Trump?
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, designed to enhance transparency and combat financial crime, is inadvertently reshaping the crypto landscape in the bloc. The forced delisting of Tether (USDT), the dominant stablecoin, from several EU exchanges is creating ripples, potentially dampening the region’s allure for crypto investors just …
Read More »Trump announces new plan to avoid government shutdown, lift US debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a new plan to fund the government and lift the debt ceiling, a day before a government shutdown. He praised Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans for coming to a “very good Deal,” urging Congress to swiftly pass it in votes as soon as Thursday …
Read More »Will Trump’s Potential SEC Chair Pick Change Future of Crypto Regulation?
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select a new chair for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) soon. Among the top contenders is current SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda, who has outlined a plan to position the U.S. as a global leader in cryptocurrency. This article explores Uyeda’s proposed strategies …
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