Katte
Central African Republic 
18 Jan Birth Central African Republic 18 Jan Birth
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US Dollar weakens amid mixed economic data and fresh tariff concerns
The US Dollar Index trades lower near 108.30 as market sentiment remains cautious. Trump confirms 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports but provides no clear implementation timeline. Investors await Powell’s testimony for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. US CPI data from Ja
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Germany’s Scholz: The EU can act “in an hour” on tariffs
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said late Sunday that the European Union (EU) can act "in an hour" if US President Donald Trump slaps threatened tariffs on the bloc. Separately, Bernd Lange, the leader of the European Parliament's trade committee, said that in order to avert a trade war, the EU was pr
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EUR: Some renewed attention on Ukraine – ING
One wild card for EUR/USD this year is what happens in Ukraine. Yesterday the FX market took note of the further rise in Ukraine's hard currency bonds. Ukraine’s international bonds rallied some two points in price terms (3-4% price returns on the day) amid optimism that negotiations could bring a p
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Markets navigate earnings and tariff jitters, but bonds keep their cool, Gold surges
The volley continues…stocks decline on Monday and advance on Tuesday. Eco data in line, AMD and GOOG disappointed. China launches a probe on AAPL. 4 FED heads take the stage – It’s a stand off! Try the Chicken Valdostana. Stocks rebounded by the end of the day after a volatile early start – think tr
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Brinkmanship and theater
Overview: After yesterday's wild gyrations, the foreign exchange market calm. US Dollar losses seen as the tariffs on Mexico and Canada were postponed with what many observers see as minor concessions, though Canada is going to have a fentanyl czar have not been extended and a consolidative tone has
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Downward correction - waiting to create ATH in US session
#XAU/USD# ⭐️Smart investment, Strong finance ⭐️GOLDEN INFORMATION: Gold prices remain steady despite the Fed’s hawkish stance, as it unanimously kept interest rates at 4.25%–4.50% on Wednesday, citing economic resilience, slow inflation progress, and a strengthening labor market. Meanw
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Australian Dollar sees mild gains as markets assess US Q4 GDP and Fed outlook
Pair sees some upside around 0.6235, maintaining a tight range after key US data. Fed holds rates but adopts a more cautious stance on inflation progress. US GDP and jobless claims offer mixed signals, pressuring the US Dollar. RBA is expected to pivot toward policy easing next month as inflation co
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Fed says no to rate cuts
USD: Mar '25 is Up at 107.925. Energies: Mar '25 Crude is Down at 72.54. Financials: The Mar '25 30 Year T-Bond is Up 24 ticks and trading at 114.27. Indices: The Mar '25 S&P 500 emini ES contract is 48 ticks Higher and trading at 6079.50. Gold: The Feb'25 Gold contract is trading Up at 2819.30.
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Fed messaging leaves something for everyone [Video]
The Fed decision has come and gone and in the end, no major surprises as was expected. The central bank left rates on hold, with most of the market reaction coming from the Fed Chair presser. In the end, Jerome Powell gave something to everyone, leaving the net result rather balanced. Share: Analysi
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Australia’s Q4 2024 CPI Fell Short, Fueling RBA Rate Cut Talks
Partner Center Australia reported weaker than expected price pressures for the last quarter of 2024, further stoking expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could start easing soon. The quarterly reading came in at 0.2% versus the 0.3% consensus, although the annual headline CPI ticked
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