The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is widely anticipated to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% at its February policy meeting, marking its first rate increase in more than two years as inflation accelerates. The decision is scheduled for Tuesday at 03:30 GMT, alongside the release of the Monetary Policy […]
Dollar Rebounds After CPI Data Calms Markets as Fed Independence Takes Center Stage
The U.S. dollar regained momentum in early Asian trading on Wednesday, stabilizing near a one-month high after inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged this month. The rebound came despite heightened political pressure on the central bank, as global policymakers and Wall Street leaders publicly rallied behind Federal Reserve […]
EUR/USD Rallies as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Pressure the Dollar
The EUR/USD pair advanced sharply during the North American session, climbing around 0.42% to trade near 1.1757–1.1760, after rebounding from intraday lows around 1.1706. The move reflects renewed weakness in the US Dollar as traders increasingly price in monetary easing by the Federal Reserve, despite mixed messaging from policymakers. With little high-impact economic data released […]
EUR/USD Poised for a Breakout as ECB Decision Takes the Spotlight
The EUR/USD pair traded with limited volatility on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the European Central Bank’s policy decision. The pair remained supported near recent highs, reflecting a balance between mild US Dollar strength and persistent demand for the Euro. The US Dollar maintained a firm tone against […]
EUR/USD Rises Toward 1.1650 on Fed Cut Bets and Strong German Data
The EUR/USD pair continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, edging toward 1.1645 in the early European session. The move reflects growing confidence that the US Federal Reserve will deliver an interest rate cut at its final policy meeting of 2025, pressuring the US Dollar while offering support to the Euro. Market participants are positioning ahead […]
EUR CHF and the Swiss Franc’s Strength at Risk
Over the weekend, SNB President Martin Schlegel delivered several comments that, as often happens with central bank communication, offer clues about the future path of the Swiss franc. Schlegel noted that Switzerland may require even more accommodative monetary policy. This is striking considering that since February 2024 the SNB has cut rates from 1.75 percent […]
EURUSD: A December rate cut is far from guaranteed
Shortly after the close of U.S. markets—when Nvidia’s results once again poured fuel on the fire of the AI-trade—the FOMC released the minutes of its October meeting. These revealed a clear split among the 12 voting members regarding the possibility of another cut to the policy rate (currently in the 3.75%–4.00% range) in December, a […]
EUR/USD Climbs as U.S. Shutdown Hopes Boost Risk Appetite
During Monday’s European session, EUR/USD reversed earlier losses and climbed above the 1.1550 level. The euro recovered ground as investor risk appetite improved, driven by signs that the U.S. government shutdown might end soon reducing demand for the safe-haven U.S. dollar. Underlying the move is the broad market shift: after weeks of uncertainty, the U.S. […]
Understanding Exchange Rates: What They Are and Why They Matter
When you travel abroad, shop online from another country, or invest in foreign stocks, you’re interacting, often unknowingly, with one of the most powerful mechanisms in global finance: exchange rates.These constantly shifting values determine how much your money is worth beyond your borders, shaping everything from international trade to inflation and investment flows. Behind every […]
EUR/USD Edges Back Near 1.1630 as Dollar Holds Firm Amid Asia-Pacific Calm
On Monday in Asia, the EUR/USD pair remained subdued, hovering around the 1.1630–1.1640 region, as the US Dollar (USD) climbed toward a near three-month high and the Euro (EUR) faced pressure. Investor attention turned to two major central-bank meetings this week — the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank (ECB) — and elevated […]






