Info via Reuters report: The U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments are drafting plans for a sovereign wealth fund, though no final decisions have been made, according to the White House. The initiative, ordered by Trump in February, would aim to monetise government-held assets for public benefit and bolster economic security. A central feature under consideration […]
NZD/USD consolidates near 0.6000 after touching a six-month high. Fed leaves rates unchanged but highlights rising inflation and unemployment risks. Technical indicators present a mixed outlook, with key support at 0.5920 and resistance at 0.5950. The NZD/USD pair is pulling back from a six-month high near 0.6025 reached earlier on Wednesday, trading around 0.6000 as
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Treasury yields ease after Powell says the Fed can be patient and policy remains appropriate. DXY edges down to 99.51 after peaking at 99.63; the Greenback is under pressure from falling yields. Powell warns tariffs may hinder progress on Fed’s goals, adding to uncertainty over policy path. US Treasury yields edged lower across the whole
Stock heatmap by FinViz.com Wed, 07 May 2025 14:46:10 GMT Sector Overview Today’s stock market heatmap reveals a vibrant rally, particularly in the consumer cyclical sector, with Amazon (AMZN) leading the way with an impressive gain of 3.11%. The sector showcases robust investor sentiment, driven by optimistic forecasts and strong consumer demand. Meanwhile, the technology
2025.05.07 2025.05.07 Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Price Forecast & Predictions for 2025, 2026, 2027–2030 and Beyond Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) cryptocurrency emerged in mid-2017 as a result of a Bitcoin hard fork. Its primary goal was to enhance network bandwidth and blockchain scalability, allowing for a higher volume of transactions at lower fees. Despite
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Bank of England expected to continue gradual easing cycle The monetary policy landscape in the UK appears poised for another significant shift, with markets widely expecting the Bank of England (BoE) to deliver a fourth consecutive interest rate cut at its upcoming meeting on 8 May. After beginning its easing cycle in August 2024, the
The forex markets are treading water ahead of today’s FOMC decision. While the announcement typically acts as a volatility trigger, the lack of suspense surrounding this meeting could mean muted price action even after Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference. Markets are pricing in a near-certainty, 99% probability, that Fed will hold the policy rate steady
Brazil Industrial Output (YoY) came in at 3.1%, above expectations (1.4%) in March Source link
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The USD/CAD forecast points to strength in the oil markets, which is boosting the loonie. China and the US will hold trade talks on Saturday. The Fed will likely keep rates on hold. The USD/CAD forecast points to strength in the oil markets due to hopes of a trade deal between China and the US.
Indices cautious as Federal Reserve’s decision looms News that the US and China would soon start talks in Switzerland failed to provide much of a boost for stock markets in early trading on Wednesday. Nor did news that China had cut interest rates, and also reduced the amount of money banks need to hold, in order
2025.05.07 2025.05.07 The Dollar Faces Isolation. Forecast as of 07.05.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Despite accounting for 26% of global GDP, the U.S. makes up only 13% of global imports. Other countries can redirect their trade. What does this mean for America and the dollar? Let’s find that out and make a trading plan for EUR/USD. Major
