The U.S. dollar extended its decline on Wednesday, weighed down by growing concerns over the Trump administration’s escalating trade war, while the British pound and euro advanced despite mixed economic data. As of 04:40 ET (08:40 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — fell 0.5% to 99.452. The […]
Daily Technical Analysis: EUR/USD Gains Ground Above 1.1250 Ahead of U.S. Retail Sales Data
The EUR/USD pair is trading in positive territory around 1.1285 on Wednesday, with the U.S. Dollar (USD) hovering near a three-year low against the Euro (EUR) as global trade tensions persist. Market participants are closely watching for the release of U.S. retail sales data and a speech by Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell, both […]
Trump Considers Imposing Tariffs to Finance Bitcoin Reserves Without Affecting Taxpayers
Donald Trump’s administration is considering implementing tariffs or other alternative mechanisms to finance the purchase of Bitcoin without using public funds, according to Bo Hines, the former president’s chief crypto advisor. In a recent interview with Anthony Pompliano, an entrepreneur and influencer in the crypto ecosystem, Hines explained that Trump’s team is studying “creative and […]
Dollar Approaches Lows Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Euro Gains Strength Ahead of ECB Decision
The U.S. dollar wavered on Tuesday, lingering near a three-year low as investor confidence remains shaken by the Trump administration’s erratic trade policies. As of 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — edged down to 99.395, holding close to the lows reached last week. […]
Outlook for the Week of April 14 – 18
The week of April 14–18 will be pivotal for markets, with the ECB expected to cut rates amid trade turmoil, while the Bank of Canada’s decision remains uncertain. Key data from the UK, China, Australia, and New Zealand will shape rate expectations, and U.S. retail sales may influence sentiment. For additional insights into market movements, […]
New York Considers Allowing Tax Payments in Bitcoin
New York could take an important step towards the adoption of cryptocurrencies in public services. A new legislative proposal seeks to authorize the use of digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin for the payment of taxes and other government services. Although the state has not yet considered a law to support Bitcoin as […]
Dollar Falls Due to Uncertainty Over Trade Policy; ECB Meeting Approaches
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday, as ongoing uncertainty over the Trump administration’s trade policies continued to undermine investor confidence in the world’s reserve currency. As of 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—fell 0.7% to 99.239, hovering near a three-year low. Dollar Drops […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: The Pair Trades Around 1.1350 After Two Days of Gains
The EUR/USD pair edged lower during Monday’s trading, hovering near 1.1360 after two days of gains. The recent uptick was largely fueled by broad-based U.S. Dollar (USD) weakness, as mounting trade tensions between the U.S. and China reignited fears of a global economic slowdown. On Friday, China’s Ministry of Finance announced a steep increase in […]
What Are Central Banks and How Do They Work?
Just as with a country’s economy, investment performance is linked to the decisions made by the central bank. In this article, you will discover how and why you should take monetary policies into account when thinking about a strategy. What Is a Central Bank? Central banks are financial entities responsible for managing a currency and […]
Dollar Plummets Amid Intensifying U.S.-China Trade War
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a steep increase in tariffs on China, raising concerns about a prolonged trade war and the risk of a U.S. recession. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—fell 0.4% to 102.277, […]