Monthly Archives: August 2025
Markets Eye Powell at Jackson Hole as Fed Division Fuels Dollar Volatility
Written on August 21, 2025 at 7:42 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Dollar Index struggled for clear direction after mixed FOMC meeting minutes. *Fed members are divided on whether tariffs-driven inflation or weakening the jobs market is the bigger threat. *Gold prices rose as safe-haven demand increased amid Fed uncertainty and geopolitical risks. Market Summary: The Dollar Index swung sharply in yesterday’s session as tradersContinue Reading
Dollar Slips, Gold Holds as Fed Outlook in Focus
Written on August 21, 2025 at 7:42 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Dollar softens as mixed U.S. data keeps Fed in play, with weaker industrial output and slumping sentiment tempering recent retail resilience. *Gold steadies on softer yields and policy uncertainty, with safe-haven demand supported by U.S. fiscal concerns and steady central bank buying. *Market focus shifts to U.S. inflation and Powell’s Jackson Hole signals,Continue Reading
Loonie Slips as Soft CPI Fuels BoC Rate Cut Bets
Written on August 21, 2025 at 7:41 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Softer headline CPI at 1.7% fuels rate cut speculation, though sticky core inflation near 3% complicates BoC’s stance. *Rising shelter and rent costs offset disinflationary trends, leaving policymakers in a difficult balancing act. *CAD direction now hinges on September CPI release and Powell’s remarks, with global risk appetite shaping volatility. Market Summary: TheContinue Reading
