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Pound holds firm on easing trade tensions
The pound is holding steady against the dollar as traders await key economic data and central bank guidance. Momentum is showing signs of recovery, but sentiment remains mixed amid uncertainty over the UK’s growth outlook and US rate expectations. Pound steadies as traders eye data and policy signals The GBP/USD pair is holding firm afterContinue Reading
Dollar dips before key CPI and tariff news
The US dollar is in a period of uncertainty, with markets awaiting key economic data and policy updates that could decide whether it regains strength or continues to weaken. Dollar index struggles to find direction The US dollar index (USDX) continued its downward trend, slipping to 98.02, down 0.05% during the day following a 0.4%Continue Reading
Week ahead: From rally mode to reality check
After a blazing start to 2025, Wall Street is now entering the part of the climb where the pace naturally eases. Earnings continue to grow, but the breakneck speed of the first half of the year is moderating. The S&P 500 rose by 13.6% in the first quarter and 10.3% in the second, yet analystsContinue Reading
Gold futures break previous record
Gold markets are facing heightened volatility as new US tariffs on imported bullion disrupt pricing patterns and fuel uncertainty. Coupled with speculation over a potential Federal Reserve rate cut, traders are closely watching geopolitical risks and economic signals to gauge gold’s next move. Gold prices soar as US tariffs disrupt bullion markets Gold prices jumpedContinue Reading
Turn US jobs data into trading insight
Wall Street just had its worst week since April, and it all started with a single number. In July, the US economy added only 73,000 jobs, falling well short of the 100,000 expected. The shock didn’t stop there – previous job growth estimates for May and June were sharply revised down by a combined 258,000.Continue Reading
