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On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, announced its latest monetary policy decision, opting to maintain the federal funds rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.50%. This marked the fifth consecutive meeting with no change, reflecting a cautious approach amid economic unc

Oil prices extended their rally yesterday as President Trump confirmed that he will give Russia 10 days to reach a truce with Ukraine. Energy – Trump gives Russia 10 days to reach peace deal Oil prices surged higher yesterday, with ICE Brent up more than 3.5% and settling at the highest level in ove

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the July policy meeting and responds to questions from the press. Key quotes "Decision was unanimous." "Risk assessment was broadly shared." "Widely shared that we have to wor

Key pointsThe first six months of Trump’s second presidency have been characterized by bold rhetoric, policy ambiguity, and a renewed push for “America First” priorities—from trade and tax to AI and national defense.Despite ongoing political pressure on the Federal Reserve, tariff threats, and legis

The US Dollar is pulling back on Friday despite strong domestic data and signs of a resilient labor market.US Treasury yields dip from recent highs, amplifying pressure on the Greenback.The technical setup on DXY indicates fading momentum below the 50-day EMA following a breakout from a falling wedg

In this trading video I cover the importance of comparing your trading setups over the long-term. You will learn how to avoid taking low-probability trading setups by comparing multiple timeframe charts and buy-side/sell-side liquidity levels. Share: Analysis feed

With investment channels expanding, the OTC market is drawing growing attention. But what exactly is OTC? How can investors access this market? This article explains OTC trading in simple terms, helping you take initiative in investments. What Is OTC Market? The OTC market, or Over-the-Counter marke

Crude prices drop about $3 as Trump gives a deadline to Russia to end the war in Ukraine.The solid economic growth in China and its higher demand for Oil are keeping prices above June lows. OPEC+ is considering pausing supply hikes from October. Crude Oil Prices reverted to previous gains on Monday,

The Euro (EUR) is steady and entering Monday’s NA session unchanged against the US Dollar (USD), holding in remarkably well in the face of trade tensions and the US’s 30% tariff proposal, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note. Multi-month trend remains bullish "The op

US Dollar (USD) held on to mild gains, amid rise in UST yields and ahead of US CPI (Tuesday). DXY was last at 97.9 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note. Bullish momentum on daily chart intact "Trump announced tariffs over the weekend – 30% on all imports from Mexico an

Amidst all the upheaval caused by the US's announcement of 35% tariffs on Canadian goods at the end of last week, Friday's Canadian labour market report for June came as a very welcome surprise: 83,000 new jobs were created and the unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points, despite the partici

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) rebounded after hitting a two-week low, following upbeat domestic labour market data.Canada added 83,100 jobs in June, sharply above expectations, while the Unemployment Rate ticked down to 6.9%.Trump targets Canada with 35% tariff starting August 1, citing fentanyl concern