Trump’s broadband reform brings back competition and improves efficiency.
President Trump has consistently used a straightforward criterion for evaluating government programs: Does it work? If the answer is yes—even occasionally—he supports it. If not, he’ll either dismantle it or make significant changes. Intentions aside, what really matters is getting the job done. For many Americans, this approach is encouraging. However, it’s a challenge for […]
Australian Dollar stabilizes as market sentiment improves, focusing on US-China trade discussions
The Australian Dollar’s Struggles Amid Trade Talks Traders exercise caution ahead of US-China trade discussions. Expectations for a three-month extension of the tariff ceasefire between the US and China. Awaiting Australia’s second quarter CPI data, which may influence the next decision from the RBA. On Monday, the Australian Dollar (AUD) dipped against the US Dollar […]
GBP/USD approaches 1.3450 as market sentiment improves, focus on UoM Consumer Sentiment
GBP/USD shows appreciation as the US dollar weakens following dovish comments from the Federal Reserve. Mary Daly, President of the San Francisco Fed, described the expectation of two interest rate cuts this year as a “rational” perspective. The pound found support from mixed employment figures in the UK. GBP/USD is poised to gain after trading […]
Trump administration improves social media checks for student visa applicants
Under the Trump administration’s intensified scrutiny, individuals applying for student visas will now be required to disclose their social media accounts. This move is part of a broader effort to evaluate foreigners aiming to study in the U.S. According to a diplomatic cable sent from the State Department to embassies and consulates, these applications will […]
EUR/USD declines as traders prepare for Fed decision, Euro sentiment improves, US data shows mixed results
EUR/USD dips below 1.1550 as traders assess mixed US data and monitor Middle Eastern tensions. In May, US retail sales dropped by 0.9%, though core GDP-related indicators saw a rise of 0.4%. Industrial production data was underwhelming. The market is looking for clearer guidance from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, ahead of potential shifts in […]
Trump and Musk’s relationship improves following their public disagreement about tax laws
Trump and Musk’s Public Dynamic Shifts Again Last week, the dynamics between President Trump and Elon Musk seemed to reach a boiling point in public exchanges. However, a clip shared on Monday showed a softer side when Trump expressed goodwill towards Musk, saying, “We had a great relationship and I wish him well—very well, actually.” […]
Gold Price Outlook: XAU/USD tests daily lows as sentiment improves
Xau/USD Current price: $3,348.48 Sentiment improved as Trump announced another set of trade discussions with China. The European Central Bank’s hawkish rate cut boosted optimism. Xau/USD remains over $50 away from its previous peak, but bulls are still in control. Spot Gold has slipped from its recent high of $3,403.55 and is trading near daily […]
Pope’s condition improves, no longer dependent on mechanical ventilation: Vatican
Pope Francis' condition continued to improve Wednesday, and he didn't need to use non-invasive mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old Pope also reduces his reliance on high-flow supplemental oxygen during the day, the Vatican said in the area in a medical post. His double pneumonia infection is not […]
Lydia Ko wins $360K and improves to No. 2 on all-time money list, trails only LPGA legend
Lydia Ko won the HSBC Women's World Championship for the first time in her career and received a winner's check worth $360,000. Her prize money from Singapore allowed her to surpass Curry Webb ($20,293,105) on the official career money list. KO has won around $20 million throughout his Hall of Fame career, and is now […]
Forex Today: US Dollar stays under pressure as mood improves – FXStreet
Here's what you need to know for Thursday, February 13th: The US Dollar (USD) is struggling to find demand early on Thursday after failing to capitalize its January inflation data on Wednesday. The European Economic Calendar presents industrial production data for December. Later that day, January producer price index (PPI) data from the United States […]