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How Interest Rates Shape Global Markets Interest Rates Today Interest rates are one of the most powerful forces in global financial markets. They influence everything from the cost of borrowing to currency values and investment decisions. Whether you trade forex, stocks, or bonds, understanding how interest rates drive market behavior can give you a major edge. With the next FOMC decision due to be announced on October 29, expectations are for another 25bps rate cut followed by a similar reduction in December. Why interest rates matter: The Cost of Borrowing Interest rates directly affect the cost of financing trades.…
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EUR/USD is poised to finish the week with losses of 0.21% yet it remains above the 1.16 figure for the third straight day, capped on the upside by key resistance levels after US data might not deter the Fed from cutting rates.Euro supported by upbeat PMIs; Moody’s warning on France limits upside momentumInflation data in the US would not move the needle in favor of Fed hawks, missing estimates to the downside, though it remains far from the central bank 2% goal. After that, S&P Global showed that the economy shows signs of strength as manufacturing and services flash PMIs,…
Cameron Winklevoss, co-founder and president of Gemini Trust Co., left, and Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder and CEO of Gemini Trust Co., on stage during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 27, 2025.Bridget Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Winklevoss twins, whose cryptocurrency company Gemini Space Station is going public, don’t expect bitcoin’s rally will stop anytime soon. In fact, they expect the cryptocurrency will reach $1 million over the next decade.”It’s still very much the bottom of the first inning because we see bitcoin trading at $1 million a bitcoin, if it disrupts gold,” Gemini co-founder Tyler…
The Power of the Hard Trade Succesful ? One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from years of trading forex is simple to say but hard to live by: the toughest trades are often the most rewarding. It’s an idea that sounds perfectly rational when you’re calm but in the middle of a fast-moving market, it’s incredibly difficult to apply. Traders who can master this mindset often see a dramatic improvement in performance. The Illusion of the “Easy” Trade Most new traders are drawn to the idea of buying low and selling high. It feels intuitive, even smart. Yet…
As Target prepares for a new era with Michael Fiddelke at the helm, the retailer is reportedly cutting jobs in an effort to reduce the “complexity” that its new CEO says slowed down the company.
Have you ever wondered how the price of gold or silver is determined? It doesn’t just appear on a screen out of thin air—it’s the result of a process overseen by one of the most influential organizations in the world of precious metals: the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). If you’re buying, selling, or recycling gold and silver, understanding the LBMA and the London Fixing can help you make smarter, more profitable decisions. What is the LBMA? The London Bullion Market Association, or LBMA, was officially established in 1987 at the request of the Bank of England to bring oversight…
The Indian Rupee (INR) gives back early gains and turns negative against the US Dollar (USD) during late trading hours in India on Friday. The USD/INR pair rebounds to near 88.00 as the US Dollar ticks higher ahead of trade talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China Vice Premier He Lifeng, which will start on Friday at the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia.During the press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades higher to near 99.00.On Thursday, the Chinese ministry confirmed that…
Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesBeyond Meat shares closed lower Wednesday, erasing a triple-digit gain, as the meme stock rally faltered.The food company known for its plant-based burgers and sausages fell 1.1% on Wednesday, after surging 112% at one point in the session. The stock reached a high of $7.69 during the session, after closing Tuesday at $3.62. It ended Wednesday’s session at $3.58.It’s the latest in a volatile week for the company. On Monday, the stock rallied more than 127% after Roundhill Investments, which develops thematic ETFs, added the name to its Roundhill Meme Stock ETF (MEME).That decision…
As 2024 draws to a close, the latest Live from the Vault episode reflects on the seismic shifts witnessed this year in global markets, currencies, and precious metals. The episode brings together renowned precious metals expert Andrew Maguire and returning guest Alastair MacLeod, a key contributor to the Gold Antitrust Action Committee (GATA), to examine the economic landscape and what lies ahead in 2025. Alastair MacLeod highlights how his early prediction of the dollar’s diminishing global credibility was validated throughout 2024, with gold emerging as the ultimate benchmark of “real legal money.” Central banks and nations like China continue to…