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13
May

German ZEW Economic Sentiment, US Core CPI, BOE Gov Bai...

On Monday, the US dollar surged against major currencies, with the dollar index climbing 1.19% to reach a one-month peak. This strengthening coincided with the ongoing focus on US-...

calendar 13/05/2025 - 07:15 UTC
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Nifty soared on IND-PAK real war and US-China trade war truce

Nifty soared on IND-PAK real war and US-China trade war...

·       India’s Dalal Street surged most in a single day in the last four years on local and global positive cues ·       China withdrew retaliatory reciprocal tariffs on each othe...

calendar 12/05/2025 - 12:00 UTC
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12
May

In the week ahead: US Core CPI & PPI, U.S. Retail Sales...

The US dollar marked its third straight week of moderate gains, rebounding from levels last seen in March 2022 and trading just above the 100.00 mark. A key focus remained the US-C...

calendar 12/05/2025 - 07:28 UTC
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9
May

FOMC Members Speak, BOE Gov Bailey Speaks, Canada Unemp...

The US dollar continued with a second day of gains climbing to monthly highs on Thursday, with the dollar index (USDX) adding 0.75% to its value crossing above the 100-point benchm...

calendar 09/05/2025 - 07:40 UTC
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Wall Street is almost flat on Trump’s China tariff flip-flops

Wall Street is almost flat on Trump’s China tariff flip...

·       On Thursday, stocks surged as, contrary to earlier hawkish rhetoric, Trump offered lower tariffs if China opened up more for US goods & services ·       Trump gave the exam...

calendar 08/05/2025 - 12:00 UTC
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8
May

BoE Interest Rate, U.S. Jobless New Claims, EIA Natural...

Following the Federal Reserve's recent decision to maintain interest rates at 4.5%, which initially introduced uncertainty and weighed on the US dollar, a moderate recovery was obs...

calendar 08/05/2025 - 07:20 UTC
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Gold slips on a hawkish hold by Fed and US-China trade talks

Gold slips on a hawkish hold by Fed and US-China trade ...

·       Fed may be in wait & watch mode amid Trump tariff uncertainty (on & off) and may cut rates in July/September and December’25 (cumulative 50 bps) ·       Fed has to asses ac...

calendar 07/05/2025 - 08:00 UTC
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7
May

FOMC Statement, FOMC Press Conference, Walt Disney Earn...

Extending its post-Friday weakness, the US dollar saw a further 0.53% drop in the dollar index (USDX) on the iFOREX platform on Tuesday. This decline precedes the formal commenceme...

calendar 07/05/2025 - 07:20 UTC
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US stocks slid on Trump’s pharma and China tariffs narrative

US stocks slid on Trump’s pharma and China tariffs narr...

·       Trump is now under pressure from US Main Street as the US economy is now facing a huge supply shock; Trump is dying for a formal talk with China ·       But China is keepin...

calendar 06/05/2025 - 10:00 UTC
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6
May

Eurozone Final Services PMI, U.S. Trade Balance, AMD Ea...

Following Friday's slight dip, the US dollar continued its downward trend on Monday, experiencing a modest 0.09% decline in the dollar index (USDX) on the iFOREX platform. This fre...

calendar 06/05/2025 - 07:33 UTC
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EURUSD surged on Trumpcession and US hegemony; what’s next?

EURUSD surged on Trumpcession and US hegemony; what’s n...

·       Trump may sound less hawkish on China tariffs in the coming days as a lack of supply from China may result in acute supply shock for the US economy. ·       US-China formal...

calendar 05/05/2025 - 19:59 UTC
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Who will win the war of attrition on trade between US-China?

Who will win the war of attrition on trade between US-C...

·       As Trump wants to change China’s internal system, including non-tariff barriers rather than only tariffs, it would be a long war of attrition between the US and China on tr...

calendar 05/05/2025 - 11:00 UTC
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5
May

In the week ahead: ISM Services PMI, FOMC Statement, BO...

The US dollar traded moderately lower against most major currencies on friday, with the dollar index (USDX) registering small losses of approximately 0.18% on the iFOREX trading pl...

calendar 05/05/2025 - 08:00 UTC
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Stocks surged on the progress of US-China formal trade talks

Stocks surged on the progress of US-China formal trade ...

·       Also better than expected US NFP job data for April boosted risk trade sentiment on fading concern of an all-out Trumpcession; Gold slips; USD gained ·       After hotter-t...

calendar 02/05/2025 - 08:00 UTC
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2
May

Eurozone CPI, U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls, U.S. Unemployment...

The US dollar posted a third consecutive daily gain against most major currencies on Thursday, with the dollar index (USDX) registering small gains of approximately 0.55% on the iF...

calendar 02/05/2025 - 07:48 UTC
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Mixed US GDP data indicate potential stagflation in late 2025

Mixed US GDP data indicate potential stagflation in lat...

·       The US economy is now facing an imminent supply shock, followed by a demand shock if Trump does not scale back his tariff policy uncertainty soon ·       Although US core r...

calendar 30/04/2025 - 08:00 UTC
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30
Apr

Canada GDP, U.S. GDP, Core PCE Price Index, Pending Hom...

The US dollar experienced a small increase against most major currencies on Monday, with the dollar index (USDX) registering small gains of approximately 0.31% on the iFOREX tradin...

calendar 30/04/2025 - 07:26 UTC
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Dow recovered on Trump’s auto tariffs softening; Gold slips

Dow recovered on Trump’s auto tariffs softening; Gold s...

·       Trump partially rolled back his auto tariffs amid heavy pressure from US automakers after a chaotic first 100 days of the White House circus ·       India's Phase One trade...

calendar 29/04/2025 - 10:00 UTC
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29
Apr

JOLTS Job Openings, CB Consumer Confidence, S&P/CS Hous...

The US dollar experienced a sharp decline against most major currencies on Monday, with the dollar index (USDX) registering a loss of approximately 0.84% on the iFOREX trading plat...

calendar 29/04/2025 - 07:24 UTC
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Nifty surged on RIL boost and an early US trade deal optimism

Nifty surged on RIL boost and an early US trade deal op...

·       But escalating India-Pakistan geopolitical tensions over the Pahelgam massacre may be a drag in the coming days ·       India may be among the first few countries to sign a...

calendar 28/04/2025 - 20:00 UTC
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