Dollar, Longer-Dated Treasuries Slide as Trump Escalates Attack on Fed; Gold Rises
Overview: Trump’s Surprise Move Rattles Markets On August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The…
U.S. Dollar Struggles to Recover from Powell’s Dovish Surprise
Overview The U.S. dollar faced persistent downward pressure today. It struggled to recover after a sharp decline of more than…
Rupee to Contend with Additional US Tariff Countdown, Bonds to Track Fiscal Developments
Overview The Indian rupee is facing increased volatility this week as markets prepare for the impending imposition of steep additional…
Asian Shares Choppy, Dollar Steady as Traders Await Powell’s Speech
Asia-Pacific Markets See Uneven Gains as Investors Await Fed Clarity On August 22, 2025, Asian stock markets showed mixed performance,…
Morning Bid: One Last Summer Hurrah? Markets Await Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech
Global Markets Hold Steady as Investors Await Fed Guidance On August 22, 2025, global financial markets demonstrated a subdued tone,…
Rupee Backslides Towards 87.50 with Powell, Tariff Clouds Overhead
Rupee Weakens Near 87.50 on Global Headwinds The Indian rupee fell on Thursday, closing at ₹87.4550 against the U.S. dollar.…
South African Rand Slips as Investors Focus on Fed Symposium
The South African rand weakened 0.5% to 17.7425/USD on August 21, 2025, as investors took a cautious stance ahead of…
Dollar Drifts as G10 Currencies Stuck in Narrow Ranges Ahead of Powell
The U.S. dollar traded narrowly on August 21, 2025, as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the…
Dollar Firms for a Third Session; Kiwi Slumps on Dovish RBNZ
Introduction The U.S. dollar extended its winning streak for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by cautious positioning ahead…
Investors Warn of ‘New Era of Fiscal Dominance’ in Global Markets
Introduction: A Turning Point in Global Finance A growing number of investors, economists, and policymakers are raising alarms about a…