Today Markets Analysis: The Euro remains under pressure against the US Dollar, with EUR/USD trading below 1.1550 for a fourth consecutive session as investors await Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision. Rising US rate expectations, elevated Treasury yields and renewed geopolitical tensions are combining to support the Dollar, leaving the Euro struggling to regain momentum. EUR/USD was […]
Today Markets Analysis: Sterling is losing momentum against the US Dollar as traders prepare for a potentially important week for both central banks. GBP/USD has slipped to around 1.3490, with expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike supporting the Dollar ahead of Wednesday’s decision, while a heavy UK economic calendar could determine whether the Pound […]
Today Markets Analysis: The Swiss Franc is losing ground against the US Dollar as traders position for a potentially important shift in Federal Reserve policy. With the Fed widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday while the Swiss National Bank is expected to keep its policy rate at 0%, the interest-rate differential is once […]
Today Markets Analysis: The New Zealand dollar has fallen to around $0.576, its lowest level in two months, as broad US dollar strength and renewed concerns over the New Zealand economy put pressure on the kiwi. The decline comes as markets position for a potential Federal Reserve rate hike this week, widening the interest-rate advantage […]
Today Markets Analysis: The offshore yuan remained under pressure around 6.71 per dollar on Tuesday, pulling back from its recent more than three-year high as a mixed set of Chinese economic indicators highlighted the uneven nature of the country’s recovery. The latest data point to a growing divergence between stronger industrial activity and weaker domestic […]
Today Markets Analysis: China’s latest economic data point to an increasingly uneven recovery, with industrial production showing resilience while the labour market deteriorates and investment continues to contract. The combination raises fresh questions over the strength of domestic demand and the ability of Beijing’s stimulus measures to revive private-sector confidence. Unemployment Rises to a Five-Month […]
Today Markets Analysis: Michael Burry has once again adjusted his portfolio, reigniting debate over whether the investor is backing away from his bearish technology thesis or simply managing the risk of being early. Burry’s latest portfolio update, published on September 9, shows reductions in several positions linked to his bearish view on technology and artificial […]
Today Markets Analysis: China’s industrial sector delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in August, highlighting continued resilience in manufacturing even as domestic consumer demand remains subdued. Industrial production rose 5.2% year-on-year in August 2026, accelerating from 4.5% in July and comfortably beating the 4.8% market forecast. The result suggests that China’s manufacturing sector continues to provide an […]
Today Markets Analysis: European natural gas prices remained above €82/MWh on Tuesday, reaching their highest level since late 2022 as traders increasingly focused on the potential for prolonged disruption to global LNG supplies and Europe’s already fragile winter storage position. The combination of uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, reduced LNG tanker traffic and ongoing […]
Facts Recommendation Figure 1: USDIDX (09.10.2025 – 14.09.2026) Source: xStation5, 14.09.2026 (12:10) Opinion USDIDX has recently been supported by both rising expectations of Fed rate hikes and climbing energy commodity prices (alongside an accompanying shift away from risk among investors). Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting will decisively shape market conditions (and not only in FX). Given […]