Bitcoin Declines, Dollar and Bonds Rise Following Hawkish Fed Minutes

Bitcoin Underperforms as US Dollar and Bonds Gain Ground Since the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes on January 28th, Bitcoin has notably lagged compared to the uptick in the US dollar index and bonds. During the January FOMC meeting, two members voiced concerns, highlighting significant divisions within the Federal Reserve. Most […]
Asia-Pacific FX news summary: AUD rises following a hawkish RBA rate increase

Overview The RBA has increased the cash rate to 3.85%, citing renewed inflation concerns and capacity constraints. Future moves will depend on economic data. The Australian dollar surged, as the RBA’s forecast indicates the possibility of nearly two more rate hikes this year. Iran has indicated a willingness to reduce its nuclear activities, boosting market […]
Dow Jones & Nasdaq 100: BoJ’s Hawkish Shift Affects US Futures

U.S. economic data and Fed focus During Asian trading on Monday, December 29th, prices showed a mixed trend. The Nasdaq 100 E-mini and S&P 500 E-mini dropped by 16 points and 3 points, respectively, while the Dow Jones E-mini gained 9 points. The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index is expected to impact market sentiment later […]
US dollar rises as investors prepare for a ‘hawkish’ Fed this week

Market Updates: Central Banks and Currency Movements LONDON/NEW YORK, Dec 8 – The U.S. dollar experienced ups and downs on Monday, with a week full of central bank meetings on the horizon. While many investors anticipated a rate cut, there’s a sense of caution regarding a potentially slower easing cycle than expected. In Japan, the […]
Japanese Yen holds on to strength as BoJ takes a hawkish stance

Japanese Yen Strengthens Against USD for Third Consecutive Day The Japanese Yen continues to gain strength against the US dollar on Thursday, marking the third straight day of appreciation. Expectations surrounding the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policies are influencing the Yen’s downward trajectory against the USD. Despite a risk-on sentiment in the markets, the safe-haven […]
US Dollar takes yet again another hit with ECB's hawkish rate cut and revises 2025 inflation forecast to the upside – FXStreet

The US dollar remains stuck in the backfoot and cannot recover against its main ally. ECB Lagarde supports the concern by saying that the ECB must be vigilant and prompt to act in any circumstances. The US dollar index has already lost more than 3% of its previous value this week. The US Dollar Index […]
Trump’s latest moves signals most ‘hawkish’ approach on China yet: expert

President Donald Trump's latest move to limit China's investment in strategic areas shows that the president may be more aggressive than ever before against his US rivals in his second term. “The institutions and regulatory measures needed to implement the policy will take time, but Trump 2.0 is taking a more hawk approach to China, […]
EUR/JPY depreciates to near 159.50 as Japanese Yen rises amid hawkish BoJ – FXStreet

EUR/JPY will lose ground as the Japanese yen moves forward, as the BOJ rate hikes grow even more. Japanese pastor Kinosaki said the authorities will take appropriate measures regarding US mutual tariffs. As expected, Eurozone GDP could remain consistent in the previous year of 0.9% growth in the fourth quarter. EUR/JPY continues to lose ground […]
Morning Bid: Tech, hawkish Fed pressure stocks before megacap earnings parade – Yahoo Finance

Allden Bentley (Reuters) -Please look at the future day of the Asian market. Since the Wall Street reconsidered the AI leadership after the arrival of Deepseek, the stock of Sagging Tech has shown weight compared to US indexes. As many Asian markets are still closed for the moon New Year, Japan 225 carries down the […]
Americans ‘More Hawkish’ on Illegal Immigration Since Trump

CNN senior political data reporter Harry Enten told “News Central” on Wednesday that Americans have “become pretty hawkish” on illegal immigration since President Donald Trump first took office. said. “It's easy to see that there's been a huge change since Trump first took office eight years ago,” Enten said. “Deport all illegal immigrants. Back in […]