European stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision and a busy day of corporate earnings. At 08:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.2%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged 0.4% higher. The muted tone reflected investors’ reluctance to […]
The EUR/USD pair traded near 1.1620 in early European hours on Monday, holding its ground above the key 1.1600 support level despite growing uncertainty in France’s political landscape. The Euro (EUR) came under mild pressure against the U.S. Dollar (USD) after reports of potential government instability in Paris reignited investor caution across the Eurozone. Political […]
U.S. equities climbed sharply, bringing Wall Street back within reach of record territory as oil prices soared following the announcement of new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s energy industry. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, coming within 0.2% of its all-time high set earlier this month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 144 points, or 0.3%, […]
The week of October 21–24 begins amid a mix of high-stakes macroeconomic releases and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, setting the stage for potentially sharp market moves. In the United States, markets will focus on delayed inflation data, key PMI updates, and the latest corporate earnings, all under the shadow of the ongoing government shutdown, which continues […]
The week of October 14 – 19 promises to be closely watched as markets wrestle with conflicting forces: easing trade tensions, inflation surprises, and central bank messaging. In the U.S., attention will focus on inflation data, industrial production, and whether the government shutdown further clouds economic visibility. In Europe, political situation, especially in France, and […]
The week of October 6–10 promises to be consequential for global markets as investors weigh fresh central bank commentary against underlying data trends and external risks. In the United States, focus will center on the FOMC minutes and speeches from Federal Reserve officials, as markets assess whether the path toward further easing remains credible amid […]
On 1 October 2025, EUR/USD drifted lower toward 1.1725 in early European trading, pressured by a tenacious U.S. dollar. The dollar’s resilience is amplified by growing concerns over a U.S. government funding impasse, which began at midnight as Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution. While the euro faces headwinds, it is also grappling with […]
The week of September 29 – October 3 will keep global markets on edge as investors balance the risk of a potential U.S. government shutdown with high-impact economic releases. In the U.S., focus will fall on ISM/PMI data midweek and Friday’s nonfarm payrolls (NFP), both critical for shaping Fed expectations. In Asia, Japan’s policy debates […]
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed to a new all-time high above the $3,800 mark during Monday’s Asian and early European sessions. The surge comes as investors flock to the precious metal amid rising fears of a potential U.S. government shutdown and growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. Gold’s appeal as a non-yielding safe-haven […]
The EUR/USD pair saw renewed softness on Monday, slipping toward 1.1725 in early European hours. The pair is under pressure as the U.S. dollar retains strength amid lingering fears of a U.S. government funding deadlock and firm macro data. The euro is also being weighed down by cautious ECB rhetoric and mixed eurozone sentiment data […]
