Inflation Drops More Than Anticipated, With No Indications of Tariff Strain

Inflation Drops More Than Anticipated, With No Indications of Tariff Strain

Consumer prices saw a smaller-than-anticipated rise in September, according to government data released on Friday. This could open the door for additional interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and indicates that tariffs aren’t significantly impacting household expenses. The consumer price index increased by 0.3% last month, a marked decrease from August’s 0.4%. Economists had […]

US Dollar Index drops below 99.00, attention on US-China trade discussions

US Dollar Index drops below 99.00, attention on US-China trade discussions

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar’s value against a selection of six major currencies, was in the red early Wednesday, hovering around 98.90. This decline followed three days of increases and is linked to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The shutdown marked its 22nd day on Monday as the Senate once again […]

Gold drops almost 5% as the dollar rises, traders take profits after peak levels

Gold drops almost 5% as the dollar rises, traders take profits after peak levels

Gold prices experienced a nearly 5% drop on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day decline in several years. This was primarily due to a sharp increase in the U.S. dollar and significant profit-taking, which interrupted the recent surge that saw prices exceed $4,300 per ounce. By midday Tuesday, gold futures were trading at $4,143.90 per troy […]

Yen drops in value following Takaichi’s election as Japan’s Prime Minister

Yen drops in value following Takaichi's election as Japan's Prime Minister

SINGAPORE, Oct 21 The yen declined after the election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister, spurring investor speculation about a challenging interest rate landscape and potential increases in government spending. Takaichi, who leads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, secured victory in a lower house ballot on Tuesday, setting the stage for her […]

EUR/USD drops closer to 1.1630 ahead of Lagarde’s address

EUR/USD drops closer to 1.1630 ahead of Lagarde’s address

USD Decline Continues Amidst Economic Developments The EUR/USD pair has continued its downward trend, settling around 1.1630 during Asian trading on Tuesday. Major currency pairs are experiencing selling pressure as the US dollar gains strength, with market optimism that the US government shutdown might conclude this week. Currently, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures […]

EUR/GBP drops to around 0.8700 as French government considers delaying pension reforms

EUR/GBP drops to around 0.8700 as French government considers delaying pension reforms

EUR/GBP Update During the early hours of Wednesday’s European session, the EUR/GBP exchange rate dropped to about 0.8705. The euro continues to show weakness against the British pound following French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to reappoint Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister. Later on, Eurozone industrial production data for August is set to be released. Prime […]