The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, benefiting from safe-haven flows after Turkish authorities detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main political rival of President Tayyip Erdogan. The Turkish lira plunged in response, hitting an all-time low. At 0:45 ET (11:45 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—traded 0.3% […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Hits Multi-Year Highs Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
EUR/USD edged higher on Tuesday, rising 0.2% as the pair continues testing the 1.0950 region. The euro reached a fresh 23-month high, supported by improved risk sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Wednesday. Final European Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) figures are also due midweek, though no major revisions are […]
Dollar Slips Ahead of Fed Meeting, Euro Rises Before German Vote
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, while the euro strengthened ahead of a key vote on Germany’s stimulus package. At 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—traded 0.1 percent lower at 102.890, remaining above last […]
Outlook for the Week of March 17-21
The week of March 17-21 is poised to be eventful for global markets. In the US, the Federal Reserve’s decision and economic data, including retail sales and housing starts, will be key for market sentiment. In Europe, the ECB’s policy stance and UK inflation figures will be in focus. Meanwhile, in Asia, the Bank of […]
Brazil Debate Draft Law to Allow Partial Payment of Wages in Bitcoin
Workers in Brazil could receive part of their salaries in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies if the National Congress approves a new bill that seeks to regulate this form of payment. The proposal, identified as PL 957/2025, was presented by Deputy Luiz Philippe de Orléans-Braganza and raises the possibility of employers and employees agreeing to the […]
Dollar Loses Ground Due to Economic Concerns, The Federal Reserve Meeting is Being Watched
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday, nearing a five-month low as concerns grow that uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s tariff policies could slow economic growth. At 08:05 ET (12:05 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, was down 0.2% at 103.162, approaching last week’s five-month low. […]
Daily Technical Analysis: EUR/USD Holds Below 1.0900 Ahead of US Retail Sales Data
The EUR/USD pair remains stable around 1.0880, with the US Dollar (USD) holding firm ahead of Monday’s Retail Sales data release. However, the Greenback came under pressure after the University of Michigan (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index for March fell to 57.9, its lowest level since November 2022, down from 64.7 and below the consensus estimate […]
Mastering Swing Trading: A Comprehensive Guide to Profitable Strategies
Swing trading is a short- to medium-term investment strategy that falls between the fast-paced nature of day trading and the patience required for long-term investing. Its goal is to capitalize on market movements over several days or weeks, profiting from price fluctuations within an established trend. Unlike day trading, where positions are closed before the […]
US Inflation Slows in February, Bitcoin Surpasses $84,000
Inflation in the United States showed signs of moderation in February, with consumer prices rising 0.2 percent compared to January, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Wednesday. On an annual basis, inflation fell to 2.8 percent, down from 3 percent the previous month. Following the release of the report, Bitcoin reacted […]
Euro Moderates, Dollar Gains Strength Amid Tariff Turmoil and Upcoming CPI Data
The euro remained largely stable on Wednesday, while the dollar saw a modest rebound from recent losses as traders assessed Europe’s reaction to fresh U.S. tariffs and positioned for key inflation data. By 06:37 ET (10:37 GMT), the euro edged down 0.1% against the dollar to $1.0911, while the U.S. dollar index—tracking the greenback against […]