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Futures Trading1 min read
Inflation Stays Sticky As PCE Hits Expectations; Fed Rate Pause All But Locked In?
The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge came in line with expectation, although continuing to remain above the central bank’s target.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 22, 2026, 10:01 PM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
Beaten Down but Not Broken? Gold at $4,200 as China Buys, Goldman Cuts, and PCE Looms
Gold is entering the week battered by losses, stemming primarily from a hawkish Fed. Yet, China's central bank is buying, providing a floor as markets brace for Thursday's critical PCE print
By Zain VawdaJun 22, 2026, 10:24 AM ET
Inflation1 min read
Americans Brace to Pay More for Gas as NY Fed's Near-term Inflation Expectations Hit 3.4%
Consumers expect higher near-term inflation driven by surging energy prices, while long-term expectations stay stable, and this could leave the Federal Reserve cautious on rates.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 7, 2026, 12:21 PM ET
Speeches1 min read
Dallas Fed's Lorie Logan Says US Oil Cannot Plug the Hormuz Gap, Sounds Alarm on Leveraged Treasury Bets
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan explained why the U.S. cannot fully offset the Hormuz supply shock, and cited falling global fertility as a slow-moving threat to economic stability.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 27, 2026, 9:01 AM ET
Growth1 min read
Yuan Hits Fresh 3-Year High as China's Import Boom Overshadows Trade Surplus Slump Amid Iran War Fallout
China’s imports surged on higher commodity, and semiconductor prices, while export growth slowed amid weaker global demand and supply chain disruptions, narrowing the country’s trade surplus.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 14, 2026, 2:13 AM ET
Agricultural Commodities1 min read
Wheat Futures Surge Over 6%, Other Agricultural Commodities Rise as WASDE Report Flags Tighter Wheat, Corn Supplies and Strong Soybean Demand
USDA forecasts of reduced wheat and corn output, combined with robust soybean processing demand and optimism over future U.S.-China trade discussions, lifted sentiment across agricultural commodity markets on Tuesday.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 12, 2026, 1:48 PM ET
Energy1 min read
Brent Crude Slips as Trump Signals Iran War Could End in 2-3 Weeks While Hormuz Uncertainty Limits Losses
Trump’s “TACO” trade weighed on Brent crude futures, though Iran’s continued aggression and expectations of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz provided a floor to prices.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 1, 2026, 6:24 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
Gold's Whiplash 24 Hours: From Six-Month Lows to a $4,200 Reclaim — And What Friday's Session Decides
Gold faces macro headwinds from interest rates and the SpaceX IPO. All eyes are on today's University of Michigan inflation data to see if the metal can sustain its current support above $4,000.
By Zain VawdaJun 12, 2026, 8:32 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
The USD/JPY Pair Stays Stubbornly Above 160: Why Bank of Japan's June Hike Isn't Enough for Futures Traders
Despite the BOJ hiking to a 31-year high of 1%, the yen holds above 160 as negative real rates, wide Fed differentials, and Uchida's vague guidance keep carry trades firmly intact.
By Shanthi RexalineJun 16, 2026, 8:09 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
First G10 Hike Is In: Iran War Pushes RBA Into Back-to-Back Rate Hikes, AUD/USD Subdued Ahead of Fed
The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a narrowly split 25-bps hike to 4.10%, signaling a renewed tightening bias as persistent inflation and war-driven energy shocks complicate the policy outlook.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 17, 2026, 7:49 AM ET
Forex1 min read
Stock Futures Edge Higher Following Trump’s Policy-Focused State of Union Address; ES Contracts Eye Nvidia Earnings Catalyst
Trump highlighted economic progress, tariffs, healthcare reform, homeownership measures, retirement benefits expansion, and strong investment and job growth.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 25, 2026, 7:27 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
Bank of Korea Holds Rate Steady But Signals Hawkish Pivot as Iran Oil Shock Stokes Global Inflation, Complicating Fed's Path to Rate Cuts
Korea's central bank held at 2.50% but shifted hawkishly, as Iran-driven oil prices spiked inflation, with rising commodity costs and supply-chain disruptions threatening global growth and monetary policy.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 28, 2026, 2:53 AM ET