Financial Stability 2025: Are Hidden Market Vulnerabilities Signaling Risk for the Dollar?
The latest Financial Stability Report (April 2025 – November 2025 update) highlights that asset valuations remain elevated across equities, corporate bonds, and property markets. Following April’s market volatility, equity prices relative to earnings have climbed back near the top of historical ranges, while the equity premium—the reward investors demand for risk—remains well below average.
Trump Pulls U.S. Officials from G20 Summit in South Africa—What It Means for Global Diplomacy and Markets
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that no U.S. government officials would attend the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, citing what he described as “human rights abuses” against white Afrikaners in the country.
U.S. Services PMI Rises to 52.4% in October — Growth Returns, But Job Weakness Clouds Outlook
After hovering near the edge of contraction last month, the U.S. services industry bounced back in October 2025, with the ISM® Services PMI® climbing to 52.4% — a solid return to growth.
U.S. Manufacturing PMI Slips to 48.7% — Is America’s Factory Slowdown a Warning or a Forex Opportunity?
Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again in October 2025, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline. According to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM®), the Manufacturing PMI® registered at 48.7%, down from 49.1% in September
Trump’s Peace and Trade Push in Asia: How Rare Earth Deals Could Shake Up the USD/THB and USD/JPY Pairs
Former U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines again after announcing that he signed major trade and rare earth agreements, alongside brokering a peace treaty between Thailand and Cambodia. Following the announcement, Trump wrote:
RBA Governor Bullock Hints at Possible Rate Cuts: What It Means for the AUD/USD Pair
In recent remarks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the People’s Republic of China may be ready to reach a trade agreement with the United States — a development that carries significant implications for global markets and the Federal Reserve’s monetary stance.
Trump’s Japan Defense Deal: Could This Strengthen the USD/JPY Pair?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently emphasized that Japan has placed significant orders for U.S. military equipment, describing the two countries’ relationship as “stronger than ever.” He further highlighted that the U.S.-Japan trade deal—forged during his administration—was a “highly fair agreement” benefiting both nations.
U.S. Producer Prices in Focus Ahead of September 10 Release
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Producer Price Index (PPI) on September 10, 2025, covering August data. This isn’t just another economic figure buried in the calendar. For traders, investors, and policymakers, the PPI offers one of the earliest monthly snapshots of inflation, and its influence can ripple across currencies, bonds, stocks, and commodities.
U.S. Services PMI Surges: Can the Dollar Keep Its Edge in Forex?
The U.S. services sector just gave traders something to think about. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that its Services PMI climbed to 52.0 in August, the highest since February.
Rising U.S. Wages: Will the Dollar Dominate in Forex This September?
The U.S. job market is back in the spotlight—this time with a focus on wages, not just jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is about to release its latest report on labor costs, officially called the Employment Cost Index (ECI). This number tracks how much businesses are paying their workers, and for Forex traders, it’s a powerful clue about inflation, interest rates, and the strength of the U.S. Dollar (USD).