The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate range at 4.25-4.50% on Wednesday, pausing its recent string of rate cuts as policymakers assessed whether or not inflation is stalling to reach their…
Month: January 2025
Daily Broad Market Recap – January 29, 2025
Although investors were biting their nails ahead of the January FOMC decision, that didn’t stop asset classes and major currencies from chalking up notable moves ahead of the top-tier event. Here’s how…
BOC’s Dovish Shift and Trade Warnings Drag CAD Lower
As expected in our BOC Event Guide, The Bank of Canada cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.0%, marking the sixth consecutive rate cut since June 2024. The central bank…
Trump Order Targets Student Visas And Campus Protests
Trump’s executive order revokes student visas and orders the deportation of non-citizen students accused of supporting Hamas. Colleges and universities may face scrutiny over campus protests and potential funding implications tied to…
3 Habits That Will Help You Prepare for Your Forex Trades
In forex trading, there is only one thing you are in control of: yourself. Markets can move this way and that, you can score some winning trades, and you may wind up…
FX Watch: USD/JPY and USD/CAD Breakouts in a Hawkish Fed Scenario
The Fed is widely expected to sit on its hands for the time being, so traders are keen to find out when the next policy moves might be. Our Event Guide…
Can Colleges Withhold Your College Transcript?
For many students and alumni, a college transcript is more than a piece of paper – it’s a gateway to career opportunities, additional education, and professional development. But what happens when a…
Daily Broad Market Recap – January 28, 2025
Volatility was the name of the game in the financial markets on Tuesday, as markets reacted to a fresh batch of tariffs plans and geopolitical tensions. Here are the latest headlines and…
Chart Art: Gold (XAU/USD) Faces Reversal Risks Near $2,800
Gold’s sitting just under the key $2,800 level and looks like it’s shaping up for a potential reversal. Are gold bugs just catching their breath, or is this the start of a…
Event Guide: ECB Monetary Policy Statement (January 2025)
After cutting interest rates back in December, is the ECB still dovish enough to ease again this month? Policymakers have been reiterating a gradual approach to easing, but a handful seem…