Factories Slow Down but Future Looks Brighter: What November’s Manufacturing Survey Means for Forex Traders
Manufacturing in the region weakened again in November 2025, based on the latest Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. While the current business activity remains negative — meaning more firms are reporting a slowdown — the good news is that expectations for the next six months improved sharply.
Fed’s Hammack: “Financial Conditions Are Quite Accommodative” — What This Means for Forex Traders
At the 2025 Cleveland Fed Financial Stability Conference, Beth M. Hammack, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, delivered key insights on the current financial system and the risks that lie ahead. Her remarks are particularly important for those involved in Forex Trading, especially Forex Trading for Beginners, as they highlight how monetary policy, inflation, and financial stability can move major currency pairs like EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and GBP/USD.
Japan’s Katayama Signals FX Intervention: What This Means for Forex Traders
Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama recently issued a strong warning to currency markets: the recent rapid swings of the Japanese Yen have been “alarming,” and foreign exchange (FX) intervention remains an option.
U.S. Labor Market Stalls: What the September 2025 Employment Report Means for the Dollar and Forex Traders
The latest Employment Situation Summary for September 2025 is finally out—six weeks late due to the U.S. federal government shutdown—and the data paints a picture of a U.S. economy that’s slowing, cooling, and showing signs of strain.
Boston Fed Highlights Economic Outlook, Monetary Policy, and Banking Innovation
In a recent address at the Boston Fed’s 24th Annual Regional and Community Bankers Conference, a Federal Reserve official shared key insights into the U.S. economy, monetary policy, and trends in regional banking. These perspectives are especially important for Forex traders, as shifts in interest rates, inflation, and banking dynamics directly influence currency movements and trading opportunities.
Japan Faces First Economic Contraction in Six Quarters—Are U.S. Tariffs to Blame?
Japan’s economy is on the brink of its first contraction in six quarters, as preliminary indicators suggest that GDP likely shrank 0.6% in real terms (2.5% annualized) in Q3 2025, according to a Reuters poll of 18 economists. This follows a 2.2% annualized expansion in Q2, signaling a sharp slowdown driven primarily by external pressures.
Powell Faces Final Fed Storm: Divisions Rise as His Term Nears End
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is entering the final stretch of his term under heavy pressure — not just from markets, but from within the Fed itself. As his leadership ends in May 2026, Powell is dealing with internal disagreements, political tension, and confused market expectations.
Trump and Xi’s “Amazing” Meeting: Trade Breakthroughs, Tariff Reductions, and Renewed Global Market Optimism
In what U.S. President Donald Trump described as an “amazing and outstanding” meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, both leaders announced a series of agreements that could reshape the global trade and Forex landscape.
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:
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.