Thune’s backing for the filibuster remains steady despite Trump’s call to eliminate it.
Despite President Trump’s urging for Republican leaders to consider the “nuclear option” to dismiss the filibuster, Senate Minority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) remains firm in his stance on keeping the 60-vote requirement for passing legislation. A spokesperson made it clear that Thune’s views on the filibuster haven’t changed. Thune labeled the idea of invoking the […]
EUR/USD holds steady after recent declines before Eurozone inflation announcement
The EUR/USD currency pair stayed mostly unchanged on Friday, resting at around 1.1570 and did not move much from its recent two-month low of 1.1540. Inflation data from the Eurozone didn’t offer much encouragement to investors. Meanwhile, the dollar was gathering strength, supported by a lackluster market and diminishing prospects of a Federal Reserve interest […]
GBP/USD remains steady above 1.3150 as expectations for Fed rate cuts grow.
GBP/USD Slightly Rises After Decline The GBP/USD pair saw a slight uptick after three consecutive days of decline, trading at about 1.3160 during the Asian session on Friday. This movement comes as the U.S. dollar struggles, especially with growing optimism around potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Currently, the markets are indicating a 71% likelihood […]
EUR/USD falls below 1.16 as ECB keeps rates steady, Fed suggests a break
EUR/USD experienced a decline on Thursday following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to maintain interest rates. Traders were still processing the “hawkish” rate cut announced by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, which kept EUR/USD below the 1.1600 mark. As of now, the pair is 0.30% lower, standing at 1.1565. ECB’s Lagarde says policy is […]
Gold price update for Wednesday, October 29: Gold remains steady before Fed rate announcement
Gold Futures and Interest Rates Update Gold futures opened on Wednesday at $3,967.20 an ounce, showing barely any change from Tuesday’s closing price of $3,966.20. Interestingly, gold prices actually climbed above $4,000 early in the trading session. The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points today. A forecasting […]
Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Stays Steady as Traders Hold Stablecoins Before Fed Decision
Good morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the market: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, your daily update on noteworthy news in the markets during U.S. hours, as well as a review of market movements and insights. For a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. market, check out CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Bitcoin was trading at […]
Dollar holds steady as traders prepare for anticipated US inflation information
US Dollar Firm Amid Inflation Data and Trade Concerns The US dollar remained strong on Friday, holding onto modest weekly gains against key rivals. Investors are preparing for upcoming inflation data, which is not expected to influence the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates next week. Concerns regarding the trade war are resurfacing, especially […]
EUR/USD holds steady at lower levels as Eurozone PMIs take center stage
The EUR/USD exchange rate has bounced back from earlier losses, now hovering around 1.1615, largely due to encouraging business activity reports from Germany and the eurozone. On the daily chart, it seems relatively stable. Still, the currency pair is somewhat stuck in a range from the previous days, with many traders now looking ahead to […]
Stock futures remain mostly steady after Dow’s record day; Netflix drops following earnings shortfall: Live updates
Stock Market Update On the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, activity was steady on the night of October 20, 2025, following a series of strong corporate earnings that had previously set records. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up by 17 points but remained just below an even mark. […]
EUR/USD remains steady as traders anticipate US CPI during the ongoing US shutdown
The EUR/USD exchange rate remained mostly unchanged in North American trading on Monday, slipping 0.05% to approximately 1.1643 after reaching a daily high of 1.1675, driven by disappointing US economic data. The euro sits steady around 1.1640 as anticipation builds for US inflation data and remarks from President Trump about trade. With the U.S. government […]