The U.S. dollar traded mostly steady on Tuesday in a volatile session, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, marking his latest challenge to the Federal Reserve’s independence. At 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, stood flat at 98.320, recovering […]
Market Commentary 2025-08-26
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Weekly Market Outlook | 25-29 Aug
The week of August 25–29 will be pivotal for global markets, with investors closely watching U.S. GDP and PCE inflation data as expectations for Fed rate cuts adjust following stronger dollar momentum and Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks. In Europe, preliminary CPI figures from Italy, France, and Germany will help shape the ECB’s policy outlook, while […]
Japan’s finance minister supports cryptocurrencies as portfolio diversifiers
Japan’s finance minister, Katsunobu Kato, stated that cryptocurrencies merit inclusion in investment portfolios, while emphasizing the government’s commitment to establishing a secure and transparent trading environment for the sector. Kato highlighted the role of cryptocurrencies in diversified portfolios during his keynote address at the Web3 WebX 2025 Conference in Tokyo, according to a Bloomberg Japan […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Intel, Disney, and PDD
Key Points to Watch Out For: Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and JDE Peet’s (JDEP): $18B Acquisition Keurig Dr Pepper announced an $18 billion deal to acquire the owner of Peet’s Coffee, ahead of the planned spin-off of its coffee brands. JDE Peet’s shares surged 17% on the news, while Keurig Dr Pepper slipped 2% in […]
U.S. Stock Futures Dip After Wall Street Rally on Powell’s Dovish Comments; Nvidia Results Pending
U.S. stock index futures edged lower in premarket trading Monday, following sharp gains on Wall Street after dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the prospect of near-term interest rate cuts. Investor attention this week is firmly on earnings from artificial intelligence leader NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), widely seen as a key indicator for […]
Market Commentary 2025-08-25
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Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Trading Near 1.1700 Following a Pullback From Four-Week Highs
EUR/USD eased on Monday, trading near 1.1700 after advancing around 1% in the previous session. Losses, however, may remain limited as the U.S. Dollar (USD) continues to face pressure from rising expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in September, following Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Powell acknowledged increasing risks […]
Market Commentary 2025-08-22
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Market Commentary 2025-08-21
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