Fed Cuts, But With Caution The key event for September 15‑21 was the Federal Reserve’s decision on September 17 to cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate target to 4.00‑4.25%. Reuters+1 This was the first cut since December
U.S. Inflation & Labor Market — Conflicting Signals Recent inflation and employment figures in the U.S. are painting a picture of mixed momentum — enough to make the Fed’s upcoming decisions especially tricky. * CPI & Core Inflation: In August 2025, U.S. consumer prices rose roughly 2.9% year-over-year,
Global Macro Pulse Federal Reserve & Inflation Watch Market Stakes: A Fed Pivot on the Horizon With just 22,000 jobs added in August—and downward revisions revealing a decline in June—U.S. job growth has all but stalled, while unemployment climbed to 4.3%, nearing a four-year high
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Global Macroeconomic Landscape & Market Sentiment Fed Symposium Sparks Rally In one of the most closely watched monetary policy events of the year, the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium took center stage this week, drawing intense scrutiny from economists, investors, and policymakers around the globe. Fed Chair
What happens when stubborn inflation collides with political pressure and investor optimism? You get a market that’s aggressively pricing in rate cuts—despite signs the Fed may still be on the fence. The second week of August was a whirlwind: Producer prices surged unexpectedly, retail sales remained solid, geopolitical
Introduction – A Week That Defied the Headlines The second week of August 2025 delivered one of the most paradoxical stretches of the year so far: policy uncertainty and trade tensions flared up, volatility spiked, yet major equity indices — led almost entirely by a handful of mega-cap technology stocks — pushed to
Macroeconomic forces, central bank policies, and trade agreements shaped July's foreign exchange (FX) market dynamics. Introduction: A Turning Point for Currencies The week of July 21–27, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for the FX market, driven by a convergence of macroeconomic, political, and central bank signals. This
An Unprecedented Deep Dive into Market Mayhem, Skyrocketing Assets, and Ominous Risks—July 14-20, 2025 As the dawn breaks at 04:45 AM AEST on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the week of July 14-20 has carved its name into financial history with unrelenting drama. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)
Overview As of 10:24 AM AEST on July 13, 2025, the week of July 7-13 has been a rollercoaster for forex and crypto markets. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) climbed to 99.50 USD, up 0.3%, amid Trump’s tariff threats (The Hindu). EUR/USD stabilized at
Welcome to a comprehensive recap of June 23-29, 2025, a week marked by a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, robust market gains, and pivotal economic data. The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark rate at 4.25%-4.5% following its June 17-18 meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell noting a
Unpacking the Federal Reserve’s Steady Stance, U.S.-Iran Conflict, GENIUS Act Breakthrough, and Global Market Shifts—June 16-22, 2025 Overview Welcome to a detailed financial recap of June 16-22, 2025, a week defined by geopolitical shocks, monetary policy caution, and market resilience. The Federal Reserve’s June 17-18
Overview Welcome to an exhaustive financial recap of June 9-15, 2025, a week that unfolded as a complex tapestry of hope, caution, and uncertainty across global markets. The spotlight fell on the U.S.-China trade negotiations, which recommenced in London on June 9 with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott
Welcome to the financial recap of June 2-8, 2025! This week was a whirlwind of gains and uncertainty as markets reacted to a mix of encouraging jobs data and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. Bitcoin soared 4.21% to a high of $104,739.17, fueled by a Bitcoin
