U.S. stock index futures slipped slightly on Wednesday as investors remained risk-averse ahead of key economic signals and central bank commentary from this week’s Jackson Hole Symposium. At 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 72 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 futures fell 7 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 33 […]
Dollar Firms Ahead of Fed Minutes as Sterling Strengthens on CPI
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, followed by the annual Jackson Hole symposium, both expected to provide fresh signals on the central bank’s monetary policy outlook. At 04:55 ET (08:55 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against six […]
Market Commentary 2025-08-20
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Stabilizes Under 1.1650 as Markets Anticipate Powell’s Speech in Jackson Hole
EUR/USD is consolidating above the 1.1600 level, trading near 1.1640 and down 0.12% as markets await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole and monitor developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. In the U.S., housing data released Tuesday had little impact, with investors focused instead on last week’s inflation reports. CPI figures initially fueled […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Intel, Palo Alto, and Home Depot
Key Points to Watch Out For: Intel (INTC): SoftBank Investment and Possible U.S. Stake Shares gained 6% in premarket trading after SoftBank agreed to invest $2 billion. The announcement coincides with reports of a potential U.S. government bailout that could involve a 10% ownership stake. SoftBank shares slipped 4% in Tokyo following the news. Medtronic […]
SEC Pushes Back Decisions on Crypto ETFs to October
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed rulings on multiple cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, moving most deadlines into October 2025. The extensions affect filings tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin, underscoring the regulator’s cautious approach as it evaluates how to integrate digital assets into the broader financial […]
U.S. Futures Hold Firm Post-Washington Talks; Jackson Hole and Home Depot in Focus
U.S. stock index futures were little changed Tuesday, with investors holding back ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole Symposium and a wave of retail earnings later this week. At 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged up 10 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 Futures dipped 3 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 […]
Dollar Falls Modestly Ahead of Jackson Hole, Euro Gains Momentum
The U.S. dollar edged lower Tuesday, giving back early gains as caution prevailed following the White House summit on Ukraine. At 04:40 ET (08:40 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, slipped 0.1% to 97.920 after modest overnight gains. Dollar Trades in Narrow Range U.S. President Donald Trump assured President […]
Market Commentary 2025-08-19
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
Weekly Market Outlook | 18-22 Aug
The week of August 18 – 22 is set to be pivotal for global markets, with the release of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes and Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium potentially paving the way for a September rate cut. In the United States, key data including housing starts, building permits, […]








