The U.S. dollar plunged on Monday, hitting multi-year lows, as investors grew uneasy over potential political interference in the Federal Reserve’s independence. Comments from the White House hinting at a possible leadership shake-up at the central bank added to investor jitters. By 08:55 ET (14:55 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which tracks the greenback against a […]
Stablecoins Could Reach USD 2 Trillion by 2028, Driving Massive Demand for Treasury Bonds
Stablecoins could experience an unprecedented boom if key legislation is passed in the United States this summer. According to an analysis by Standard Chartered, led by Geoff Kendrick, these digital assets could multiply their market value to $2 trillion in the next three years. This growth would also drive a new wave of demand for […]
U.S. Stock Futures Fall on Tariff Fears and Trump’s Criticism of the Fed
U.S. stock futures slipped in early Monday trading as investors digested the implications of President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats and his sharp criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. As of 04:44 ET (08:44 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 351 points, or 0.9%, while S&P 500 futures declined 52 points, or 1.0%. Nasdaq […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Euro Climbs to 1.1485, Highest Since 2022 Amid Weak Dollar
On Monday, the EUR/USD pair broke out of a consolidation zone that had held for several days, reaching its highest level since February 2022, around 1.1485. The advance was driven by persistent bearish sentiment surrounding the U.S. dollar (USD), which favors the continuation of the strong uptrend that has characterized the pair in recent weeks. […]
Learn Backtesting: Test Your Strategies Without Risking Real Money
Learning about backtesting will give you the option of discovering a powerful tool for testing your strategy in the world of trading. In this way, you will be able to improve the results of your operation, such as reducing risk and profitability. Backtesting uses information from the past to predict possible future results. For this […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: AMD, Nvidia, and MP Materials
Key Points To Watch Out For: Nvidia (NVDA): License Warning Drags Down the Sector Nvidia fell 5% in premarket trading following a notice that it will face a $5.5 billion charge due to the U.S. decision to require licenses for the sale of its H20 chips to China and other countries. The news triggered a […]
U.S. Stock Futures Decline After Nvidia Alert; Tariff Fears Continue
U.S. stock index futures declined early Wednesday, dragged down by tech sector weakness after AI leader Nvidia warned of a significant earnings impact due to stricter U.S. export controls to China. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday after early gains from upbeat bank earnings fizzled, weighed by lingering uncertainty around […]
Dollar Further Weakened by the Effects of the Trade War; Pound Sterling Strengthens Despite Soft Inflation
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 […]