Today's Daily Market Update highlights gold's stellar performance, reaching $3,780.00 an ounce, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid lower interest rate prospects and increased demand from China. The U.S. Dollar remains in tight ranges, with mild gains for the fourth consecutive day. Key data to watch includes S&P PMI figures today, New Home Sales on […]

The U.S. Dollar starts the week weaker as investors seek yield in a quieter week following last week’s central bank activity, where the Fed cut rates by 25 basis points but maintained a hawkish tone. Key data to watch includes PMIs on Tuesday, GDP and Durable Goods on Thursday, and PCE inflation and Consumer Sentiment […]

The U.S. Dollar strengthened against major currencies but showed some weakness against Emerging-Market currencies after the Federal Reserve implemented a "hawkish cut" to interest rates, aiming to combat stagflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that this is not the start of a prolonged loosening cycle, with inflation still a concern. Meanwhile, the Euro has been […]

The podcast script provides a professional and engaging daily market update for September 18, 2025. It highlights the U.S. Dollar's strength following the Federal Reserve's "hawkish" 25 basis-point rate cut, despite inflation above 2.9 percent. Fed Chair Jerome Powell conveyed cautious optimism, leaving future policy flexibility open. The British Pound fell over half a percent […]

The U.S. Dollar is trading quietly as markets await the Federal Reserve's 2 PM monetary policy announcement, which could provide guidance for the rest of the year. Key questions revolve around inflation versus economic stagnation, with markets split on whether the Fed will adopt a dovish tone. Housing data showed unexpected contractions in August. The […]

The U.S. Dollar is trading weaker as markets anticipate Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, with some banks predicting multiple reductions this year. Tomorrow’s Fed meeting is expected to deliver the first cut, but the tone will be key—whether it signals further easing or caution. Deutsche Bank forecasts three consecutive 25 basis point cuts, though Fed […]

The U.S. Dollar starts the week weaker as markets await the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday, with speculation about a potential "hawkish cut" of 25 basis points. Global central banks are also in focus, with the Bank of Canada expected to cut rates to 2.5 percent, the Bank of England likely holding steady at 4.0 […]

The U.S. Dollar is slightly weaker this week as markets anticipate a likely 25 basis-point rate cut from the Federal Reserve next Wednesday, with potential for further cuts by year-end. The Fed’s tone on future policy will be critical, as overestimated rate cuts could disappoint equities. The Euro remains flat amid European political turmoil, protests, […]

The U.S. Dollar weakened against the Euro after hawkish comments from ECB President Christine Lagarde, who signaled the end of disinflation in the euro-zone and highlighted rising inflationary pressures. In the U.S., August CPI data showed higher-than-expected inflation, increasing the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts, with some predicting up to 75 basis points by […]

The U.S. Dollar is holding steady after a surprising contraction in August’s Producer Price Index, signaling easing inflationary pressures. Tomorrow’s Consumer Price Index will provide further clarity on household costs, with the Fed’s rate cut odds currently above 10 percent. Geopolitically, Polish forces intercepted Russian drones, raising NATO concerns, though risk markets remain optimistic. In […]