U.S. Consumer Confidence Crumbles to 3-Year Low—What the Michigan Sentiment Slump Means for the Dollar and Forex Markets
The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for November 2025 has delivered a sobering picture of U.S. economic morale. The headline figure plunged to 53.6, the weakest reading since June 2022, marking a steep reversal from earlier optimism this year
Fed Cuts Rates to 3.75%-4.00%: What It Means for Forex Markets and Global Traders
The U.S. Federal Reserve has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, setting the new target range at 3.75% to 4.00%, in response to moderating job gains, elevated inflation, and persistent economic uncertainty.
U.S. Core PPI in Focus: Will September’s Inflation Data Strengthen the Dollar?
Inflation is back in the headlines, and this time the spotlight is on producers rather than consumers. On October 16, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release its Core Producer Price Index (Core PPI) report. This figure tracks how much businesses are charging for goods and services, excluding food and energy—making it one of the clearest signals of underlying inflation pressures.