USD/CAD Stuck in Tight Range as Inflation Data and Oil Prices Take Center Stage

The USD/CAD exchange rate has recently been trading in a tight range between 1.3965 and 1.3970, with market direction unclear due to mixed economic data and uncertain central bank policies from both countries. Investor sentiment…

British Pound Surges Past Key Resistance as Moody’s Cuts U.S. Outlook—UK and U.S. Economic Outlooks in Spotlight

Boosted by strong UK economic data and a weakening U.S. dollar, the British pound has recently climbed sharply against the greenback, breaking through several key technical resistance levels and attracting renewed market attention. Moody’s downgrade…

China’s Industrial Output Beats Forecasts with 6.1% Growth in April, Driven by High-Tech Manufacturing, 3D Printing, and EV Production Surge

China's industrial output rose by 6.1% year-over-year in April, surpassing market expectations. This growth was driven by robust gains in manufacturing and high-tech industries—key pillars stabilizing the nation’s economic recovery. Production of 3D printing equipment…

U.S. Dollar Strengthens Against Swiss Franc as Diverging Central Bank Policies Fuel Market Volatility

The U.S. dollar has been gaining strength against the Swiss franc recently, driven by growing policy divergence between the Federal Reserve and the Swiss National Bank. With inflation in Switzerland dropping to zero, markets are…

Walmart Warns: New U.S. Tariffs on China Could Cause Double-Digit Price Hikes for Toys and Electronics

Walmart has issued a warning that the latest round of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports could drive up prices on a wide range of goods, including toys and electronics. Some products may see double-digit price…

Oil Prices Tumble Over 3% as US-Iran Nuclear Deal Nears; Energy Stocks Under Pressure

Tensions ease as the U.S. and Iran edge closer to a nuclear deal, sending shockwaves through global markets. On May 15, 2025, international crude oil prices tumbled more than 3% in a single session, with…

Gold Price Falls Below $3,213 an Ounce in Biggest Six-Month Drop as Strong Dollar and Economic Data Weaken Safe-Haven Demand

Under pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar and better-than-expected economic data, gold prices have continued to decline recently, falling below $3,213 per ounce and marking the largest weekly drop in six months. As risk-off sentiment…

Japan’s GDP Shrinks Unexpectedly, Yen Slides Near 145 as BOJ Stays Dovish and Safe-Haven Demand Grows

Japan’s economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.7% in the first quarter, raising concerns about the country’s growth outlook. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan continues to stick with its dovish monetary policy, in contrast to more aggressive…