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, […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: The Pair Escapes Downward Pressure, but Tariffs and Fed Caution Persist
EUR/USD saw a modest recovery on Tuesday, ending a two-day losing streak as traders locked in last-minute gains ahead of the Trump administration’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, set to take effect on April 9. Meanwhile, growing market expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts are clashing with policymakers’ caution, setting up a potential conflict between economic forecasts […]
U.S. Dissolves Crypto Crime Unit in Regulatory Shift Under Trump
The Donald Trump administration continues to roll back oversight of digital assets. In this context, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disbanded the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), a key unit in the investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related crimes, according to a Fortune report based on an internal memo. The dissolution of the NCET, […]
U.S. Stock Futures Up, Investors Seek News on Tariff Talks
U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday, rebounding from the previous session’s volatility as uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda continued to grip markets. As of 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 735 points (1.9%), S&P 500 Futures gained 75 points (1.5%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures advanced 205 points (1.2%). Wall Street […]
Dollar Dragged Down by Recession Fears; Pound Sterling Punished by Weak Projections
The U.S. dollar traded steadily on Tuesday but remained near recent lows as fears of a potential U.S. recession, fueled by escalating trade tensions, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Meanwhile, the British pound slumped amid growing concerns over the U.K.’s economic outlook. Dollar Remains Under Pressure At 03:55 ET (07:55 GMT), the U.S. Dollar […]
Outlook for the Week of April 7–11
The week of April 7–11 brings key market events, with U.S. consumer spending data and the PCE inflation index in focus amid speculation over Federal Reserve rate cuts. In the UK, CPI figures and the spring budget statement could impact the pound, while the euro’s momentum hinges on PMI releases. Asia’s spotlight is on inflation […]
U.S. Requires Federal Agencies to Disclose Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Holdings
U.S. federal agencies have until next Monday to report their holdings of Bitcoin and other digital assets to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a White House official confirmed to journalist Eleanor Terrett. This measure is part of the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on March 6, which establishes the Strategic Reserve of Bitcoin and […]
Dollar Falls Due to Recession Fears, Euro and Yen on the Rise
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as recession concerns deepened and trade tensions escalated under the Trump administration’s tariff policies. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, slipped 0.2% to 102.600. This decline follows last week’s drop to a six-month low before staging […]