Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell for the stalemate on interest rates
Tensions Rise Between Trump and Powell Recently, tensions have escalated between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This follows Trump’s visit to the large construction site at the Federal Reserve headquarters last week. Trump’s critiques of Powell’s leadership, particularly his refusal to lower interest rates, have sparked some heated exchanges. This past Friday, […]
Trump calls on the Fed board to take charge if Jerome Powell doesn’t cut rates soon
President Trump urged the Federal Reserve on Friday to take decisive action if Jerome Powell doesn’t reduce interest rates immediately. In a post on Truth Social, he referred to Powell as “the stubborn idiot Jerome ‘too late’ Powell,” insisting that the Fed must act swiftly. He warned that if Powell continues to hesitate, the board […]
Americans Fed Up with This Nonsense
Controversy Surrounds American Eagle Ad Featuring Sidney Sweeney The White House stirred up significant backlash regarding an American Eagle advertisement with Sidney Sweeney, suggesting it’s a key reason for Trump’s success in the 2024 election. This week, Breitbart News highlighted how some executives became outraged over the ad, which includes a play on words—”Sydney Sweeney […]
GBP/USD declines as Fed delays September cut, US data bolsters Dollar
GBP/USD declines following a Federal Reserve decision to maintain interest rates without guidance for September. US unemployment claims decrease to 218k, reflecting a robust labor market that supports the USD. Year-on-year Core PCE in June rises to 2.8%, with headline PCE at 2.6%, both figures exceeding estimates. During Thursday’s North American session, GBP/USD experienced modest […]
The inflation measure favored by the Fed rises as tariffs increase prices, raising doubts about a rate cut in September.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation saw a slight decline in June as tariffs on imported goods began raising costs for some products. The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index climbed by 0.3% last month, aligning with economists’ predictions from a Reuters survey. Year-over-year, PCE increased by 2.6%. Core PCE, which strips out the […]
Forex Today: US Dollar strengthens from Fed impact, important data ahead
Thursday, July 31st Update The US Dollar (USD) has seen a slight correction today after experiencing a strong rally against its competitors on Wednesday. This strength was supported by solid economic data and a cautious approach from the Federal Reserve regarding its monetary policy. Today’s economic calendar for Europe includes inflation figures from Germany for […]
GBP/USD continues to decline as the Fed lowers expectations for rate cuts
GBP/USD continued its downward trend on Wednesday, marking five consecutive days of decline. Traders are facing increasing challenges in the currency exchange market. This week, US economic data will play a critical role, influenced by the cautious stance of the Federal Reserve. The GBP/USD pair fell for the fifth day in a row on Wednesday, […]
USD/JPY approaches a three-week peak as US data is strong and the Fed maintains rates at 4.50%
The Japanese yen continued to decline on Wednesday, with USD/JPY approaching a three-week high. The US dollar’s strength was bolstered by better-than-expected GDP and labor market figures, marking five consecutive days of gains. On Thursday, the Bank of Japan is likely to maintain its interest rate at 0.50% during its meeting. On Wednesday, the Japanese […]
AUD/USD falls as the Fed maintains rates, with Powell in focus.
The Federal Reserve remains steady, with two governors favoring a 25 basis points cut. The statement indicates “increased uncertainty” and moderate growth in the first half of the year. The AUD/USD fluctuates between 0.6454 and 0.6471, with critical support near 0.6400. The AUD/USD dipped on Wednesday, continuing a decline four days post the Federal Reserve’s […]
EUR/USD falls as Fed keeps rates steady; Waller and Bowman disagree
The Fed remains stable, with two governors supporting a 25 bps cut. The statement indicates “increased uncertainty” and moderate growth early this year. EUR/USD is set to decline near 1.1475, with main support at 1.1450. During the North American session, the EUR/USD pair experienced a decline. This was largely influenced by the Federal Open Market […]