The final trading week of April 2025 brought a surge of volatility across the forex market, fueled by mixed economic signals, evolving central bank expectations, and a renewed appetite for risk. From the strengthening US dollar to a resurgent euro, and from oil’s dramatic tumble to strong tech-led equity rallies, the markets responded to an … Read more
As we wrapped up April 2025, the Forex market delivered a powerful reminder that fundamentals still reign supreme. Between intensifying US-China trade tensions, sharp swings in equity markets, and safe-haven demand skyrocketing, traders navigated a rollercoaster of volatility. This week’s recap breaks down the major currency moves, the underlying drivers behind them, and what to … Read more
The second week of February was packed with key macroeconomic events that shaped global financial markets. Traders navigated a volatile landscape dominated by surging U.S. inflation, shifting Federal Reserve expectations, and escalating trade tensions. The U.S. dollar strengthened amid higher inflation readings, while other major currencies responded to central bank interventions and geopolitical developments. Commodities … Read more
The first full trading week of February 2025 brought heightened volatility across global financial markets as investors navigated a mix of monetary policy shifts, labor market updates, and renewed geopolitical tensions. The U.S. dollar maintained its dominance as interest rate differentials widened, while other major economies struggled with slower growth, prompting rate cuts. Stronger-than-expected Canadian … Read more
Welcome to this weekly market recap analysis covering the period from January 27 to January 31, 2025. This recap examines the major events from central bank communications to key economic data releases and their direct impacts on forex markets. While every trader’s lens might differ, I’ve tried to weave together the most relevant threads from … Read more
The week of January 20 to 24, 2025, was marked by significant macroeconomic developments across the globe, influencing financial markets and shaping economic outlooks. Bank of Japan’s Interest Rate Hike On January 23, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate to 0.5%, the highest level in 17 years. This decision reflects the … Read more
The forex market experienced notable movements this past week, influenced by a combination of economic data releases, central bank speculations, and geopolitical developments. Here’s an in-depth analysis of the key events and their impacts: Japanese Yen (JPY): Anticipation of BOJ Rate Hike The Japanese yen strengthened significantly, marking its best performance in over a month. … Read more
Market Sentiment Overview Last week saw mixed sentiment across global markets, driven by divergent economic data. The U.S. dollar gained traction as robust labor market data and strong ISM readings boosted confidence in the resilience of the U.S. economy. The euro weakened amid deteriorating PMI readings, while the British pound experienced bearish pressure due to … Read more
Welcome to this weekly market recap for the past week, where we break down the latest macroeconomic events and what they mean for the global economy and markets. This week’s macroeconomic data provides valuable insights into the global economic landscape, with notable updates from major economies like the US, Japan, the Eurozone, Australia, New Zealand, … Read more
Welcome to this weekly market recap for the past week, where we break down the latest macroeconomic events and what they mean for the global economy and markets. In this weekly market recap, we’re diving into this week’s key data releases, from inflation to trade balances, and everything in between. Let’s get started! Inflation Data … Read more