By Saturday, 26 July, the US Dollar Index had slipped below the 98.00 mark, recording its sharpest weekly drop in a month. The decline followed improved sentiment surrounding trade negotiations with Japan and the European Union, which lifted stock markets and weakened demand for traditional safe-haven assets such as the dollar and gold. Investors are…
Who Pays the Real Cost of Tariffs? Who Ultimately Pays the Cost of U.S. Tariffs? I recently watched an interview where Treasury Secretary Bessent downplayed the inflationary impact of President Trump’s tariffs. According to him, the burden of these import taxes will mostly fall on exporters trying to maintain U.S. market share and on…
Trade de-dollarization is becoming one of the most searched and debated shifts in the global financial system. It refers to the growing trend where countries move away from using the U.S. dollar to settle international trade. Instead, they opt for local currencies or alternative mediums like gold or digital currencies. This trend has picked up…
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After the sharp rally in April, which saw gold break above $3,500 per troy ounce for the first time, the market has entered a phase of consolidation. As of now, XAU/USD is holding within the $3,285–$3,400 range, with the price most often stabilising around $3,350. Analysts emphasise that this is not a pullback but rather…
Broker slippage is something every forex trader encounters, but very few actually understand. At first glance, it seems like a minor inconvenience—your trade gets executed at a slightly different price than expected. But here’s the real warning: broker slippage can often hide something far more dangerous. If you’re not careful, it can be a gateway…
Many beginner traders struggle not with strategy, but with reflection. They place trades, win or lose, and then move on. However, failing to review forex trades without bias is a costly mistake. If you can’t look at your trades objectively, you won’t grow. You’ll repeat emotional decisions, misread patterns, and cling to lucky wins. Learning…
Highlights include ECB, PBoC LPR, Global PMIs and the Japanese Upper House Election SUN: Japanese Upper House Election Newsquawk Week Ahead: Highlights 21-25th July 2025 MON: PBoC LPR; Canadian PPI (Jun), US Leading Index (Jun), New Zealand Trade (Jun), UK CBI (Jul) TUE: UK PSNB (Jun), US Richmond Fed (Jul) WED: EZ Consumer Confidence Flash…
Crypto – is it here to stay or it is just a craze of the moment? Crypto – Is it here to stay Depending on whom you ask this question, you’ll get the answers: YES – this is just a beginning of it, and soon Crypto coins will be only currency in use…
Last week brought mixed sentiment across global markets. The euro gave up some ground to the dollar amid the ECB’s cautious tone. Bitcoin retreated slightly from its all-time highs, though the broader uptrend remains intact. Gold held near key support levels, while Brent crude traded under pressure due to rising supply and modest demand expectations….