Euro Weakens Sharply, Sterling and Swiss Franc Also Under Pressure

Global financial markets lack clear direction today. Major European stock indexes are trading slightly lower, while US futures indicate a modestly higher open. Investors are unfazed by the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, maintaining a calm stance. Focuses are turning to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech, where the market hopes to […]

The global market turmoil showed no signs of easing as the week began, with Japanese stocks taking a severe hit during Asian session. Both the Nikkei 225 and Topix indices plunged by as much as nearly -10%, marking a -20% drop from their all-time highs on July 11. This selloff extended to the cryptocurrency market, […]

Dollar falls broadly in early US session following the release of CPI data that shows disinflation resumed in April. This has reignited hopes that Fed is on track to start cutting interest rates by September, with Fed fund futures now indicating more than 70% probability of such a move. The renewed optimism has also boosted […]