South Korea’s gross domestic product was down a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent on quarter in the first quarter of 2025, the Bank of Korea said in Thursday’s preliminary reading. That missed forecasts for an increase of 0.1 percent, which would have been unchanged from the three months prior. On an annualized basis, GDP slipped 0.1 […]
AUD/JPY trades near the 91.00 zone after bouncing within Wednesday’s range. The broader trend remains bearish amid pressure from longer-term moving averages. Key resistance is seen near the 91.20–91.80 zone, with support near 90.70. The AUD/JPY pair was seen around the 91.00 zone in Wednesday’s session, staging a modest intraday advance ahead of the Asian
Trump says it depends on China how soon tariffs can come down: have spoken to 90 countries regarding tariffs already over the next 2 – 3 weeks will set tariff for China Trump’s remarks coming after an executive order signing ceremony in the Oval Office. The orders were related to education. * Trump spoke yesterday
The Greenback extended their recovery on the back of auspicious headlines around the US-China trade crisis and mitigating fears around potential threats to the Fed’s independence by President Trump. Here is what you need to know on Thursday, April 24: The US Dollar Index (DXY) advanced further and retargeted the psychological 100.00 barrier, up for
Ryan Petersen from Flexport today highlights that it’s been 3 weeks since large US tariffs were put on China and that ocean container bookings are down over 60% across the industry. He notes that the US imports $600 billion in goods (though I think the correct number is $460 billion) from China annually and those
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GBP/USD is pressured by upbeat US PMIs and growing confidence in the US Dollar amid trade de-escalation signals. Trump eases market jitters by confirming no intention to fire Powell, lifting risk appetite and USD. The Pound Sterling holds above key support at 1.3250; a break below could open the door to test 1.3152 (50-day SMA).
Global financial markets are trading with a cautiously positive tone today, with modest gains across Europe and US futures pointing to a higher open. Investor sentiment has improved on the back of US President Donald Trump stepping back from recent aggressive rhetoric—both toward Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on tariffs against China. The perceived softening
The USD moved higher in the early Asian Pacific session as the ups-and-downs from Pres. Trump continued. He eased rhetoric on China which was the topic yesterday after comments from Treas Sec.Bessent that the standoff with China — which he said was essentially an embargo — is unsustainable and that he expects it to de-escalate.
USD/CAD retraces to near 1.3800 as the US Dollar surrenders initial gains. US President Trump has signaled a de-escalation in the tariff war with China. A sharp decline is expected in the USD/CAD pair if it breaks below the upward-sloping trendline around 1.3800. The USD/CAD pair retreats from the high of 1.3860 posted earlier in
2025.04.23 2025.04.23 Brent Edges Higher on New Iran Sanctions. Forecast as of 23.04.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ As a rule, when you expect an asset to decline, it is an opportune time to purchase it. For example, Brent looked unambiguously bearish against the backdrop of US tariffs. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan. The
The USD/JPY price analysis shows a relief rally in the dollar. Trump told reporters he had no intention of removing Powell from office. Market participants are expecting business activity data from the US. The USD/JPY price analysis shows a relief rally in the dollar after Trump paused his attacks on the Fed. Meanwhile, market participants
Stock prices rose, and the dollar gained slightly as the Trump administration eased tensions that had recently unsettled financial markets. President Trump’s comments last night boosted sentiment and once again proved that his outbursts should at times be taken with a pinch of salt. Any concerns about Federal Reserve independence appear to have been put
2025.04.23 2025.04.23 US Dollar Retains Its Edge. Forecast as of 23.04.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Markets exhibited an excessive degree of distrust in the US dollar, resulting in a widespread sell-off of US assets. As soon as the US administration eased its stance toward the Fed and China, EURUSD bears started to push the quotes lower. Let’s
