Britain’s 2025 Budget Shift: Will Fiscal Tightening Strengthen or Strain the Pound?
The UK government has unveiled its 2025 Budget, outlining sweeping reforms designed to cut living costs, stabilise inflation, repair public finances, and drive long-term growth.
Canada’s Growing Deficit: Will the Loonie Feel the Weight of Ottawa’s Expanding Fiscal Gap?
Canada’s 2025/26 federal budget has revealed a far larger fiscal deficit than anticipated — C$78.3 billion, almost double the C$42.2 billion forecast in December.
New Zealand’s Job Market Cooldown: Will a 5.3% Unemployment Rate Push the Kiwi Dollar Lower?
New Zealand’s latest employment figures have caught the attention of economists and forex traders worldwide. According to Stats NZ, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in the September 2025 quarter, its highest level since 2016.
U.S. Private Employers Shed 32,000 Jobs in September — What It Means for Forex Traders and the Dollar’s Outlook
In September 2025, private U.S. employers cut 32,000 jobs, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report, revealing the first net job loss in over a year.
China’s Surprise Tariff Suspension: A New Chapter in U.S.–China Trade and Forex Dynamics
In a move that caught global markets by surprise, China’s Ministry of Finance announced that it will suspend its 24% tariffs on certain U.S. agricultural goods starting November 10 for one year.
Is China’s Manufacturing Sector Finally Turning a Corner?
China’s latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) brought cautious optimism to markets. The official PMI came in at 49.8 for September, higher than forecasts of 49.6, and marking the strongest reading since March.
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Sharply—What Does It Mean for the Dollar and Your Wallet?
The latest report from the U.S. Department of Labor showed that initial jobless claims fell to 218,000 in the week ending September 20.
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.
Core PPI in Focus: Could August Data Spark a Dollar Rally?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its latest Core Producer Price Index (PPI) on September 10, 2025, covering August data. For traders, this isn’t just another number — it’s a front-row look at inflationary pressures before they hit consumers. With markets still debating the Federal Reserve’s next move, every tick in this report could ripple across currencies, bonds, and equities.
U.S. Job Growth Stumbles in August With Just 73K New Positions
On September 5, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, covering the job market performance for August. The headline number came in at just 73,000 new jobs, a steep shortfall from the 106,000 analysts expected and less than half of July’s 147,000 gain.
U.S. Employment Costs Rise Slightly in July at 0.3 Percent
On August 1, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employment Cost Index (ECI) report, showing that labor costs rose 0.3% in July. This matched market forecasts of 0.3% and edged slightly above the previous month’s 0.2%.
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.
Dollar Dips to Two-Week Low Amid Market Uncertainty Over Trump’s Tariff Plans
The dollar hit a two-week low as uncertainty over Trump’s tariff plans continues to impact global markets. Analysts warn of inflation risks and further declines.