
Dollar Surges on Robust Jobs Data as Fed Rate Cut Bets Fade
Strong US jobless claims surprise propels the dollar index to 97.88, forcing traders to extend their timeline for Federal Reserve rate cuts and reshaping outlook for major forex pairs.
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Strong US jobless claims surprise propels the dollar index to 97.88, forcing traders to extend their timeline for Federal Reserve rate cuts and reshaping outlook for major forex pairs.

The Canadian Dollar trades range-bound near 1.368 USD as investors await critical GDP data. With BoC holding rates steady and trade concerns persisting, understanding current market dynamics is essential for traders.

Strong regional manufacturing and cooling producer inflation reshape Fed rate bets. Here's what the latest data means for traders and the economy.

President Trump implements 150-day temporary 10% import duty effective February 24, 2026, targeting $1.2 trillion trade deficit with major forex and market implications.

The Supreme Court invalidated Trump's IEEPA tariffs in a landmark 6-3 decision, but the administration quickly pivoted to Section 122 of the Trade Act, imposing new 15% tariffs through July 2026. Here's what traders need to know.

The CBI Distributive Trades survey hit -43 in February, far below expectations, signaling accelerating weakness in UK retail and mounting pressure on sterling as employment falls at the fastest pace in years.

The pound weakens as UK inflation disappoints and Bank of England policy direction becomes unclear, creating both risks and opportunities for savvy traders navigating uncertain markets.

Today's Germany flash CPI release will determine whether the ECB can justify aggressive rate cuts or must maintain its hawkish stance on sticky core inflation and wage pressures.

Bank of Japan officials signal imminent rate hikes in March-April 2026, triggering yen strength and potential carry trade unwinding. Here's what traders need to know.