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Futures Trading1 min read
ES Futures Recover From Early Dip Even as Strong Data Weakens the Case for Near-Term Rate Cuts: Spotlight Shifts to FOMC Minutes
Durable goods orders declined due to weaker transportation demand, but underlying business investment stayed firm, while housing activity improved, and industrial production strengthened.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 18, 2026, 10:49 AM ET
Forex1 min read
Sterling Bucks the Dollar's Broad Advance After Starmer's Exit. Why the Relief Rally May Be Short-Lived
Sterling's muted reaction to Starmer's exit masks a bigger story: Fed-BoE divergence, not Westminster politics, is the dominant force.
By Shanthi RexalineJun 22, 2026, 4:39 PM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
Fed Holds Unanimously but Dot Plot Splits Down the Middle — Half Now See Rate Hikes Ahead
The Fed unanimously held rates while sharply raising its inflation projections, with energy-led supply shocks driving PCE forecasts higher
By Shanthi RexalineJun 17, 2026, 3:15 PM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
Consumer Sentiment Edges Up, Inflation Still a Worry—What Will the Fed Do Next?
January consumer sentiment beat expectations but remains below last year as inflation worries and labor market uncertainty persist.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 23, 2026, 11:23 AM ET
Growth1 min read
More Evidence of Sticky Inflation Drops Even As Growth Disappoints — Stagflation Risk Looms?
Economic data signals stagflation risks as inflation stays sticky and growth softens, while resilient labor markets complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 13, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
FOMC Week: Position for Volatility In Rates, DXY & Commodity Futures As Powell Sets The Tone
While the market expects a Fed pause, Powell’s tone and leadership uncertainty will drive Treasury futures, and dollar direction, creating short-term trading opportunities.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 27, 2026, 9:34 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
Gold/Silver Ratio Compresses to 55:1: What History Tells Us About White Metal's Next Directional Move
The Gold/Silver Ratio (55:1 to 60:1) signals Silver may outperform Gold. A sixth consecutive year of supply deficits adds to bullish appeal.
By Zain VawdaMay 26, 2026, 12:15 PM ET
Labor Market1 min read
Update: US Adds More Private Jobs Than Expected in May; Manufacturing Shrugs Past Iran War
U.S. job market's resilience provides leeway for the Fed to act to take on inflationary pressure engendered by the Iran conflict.
By Shanthi RexalineJun 3, 2026, 8:25 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
Monetary Policy1 min read
Update: BoJ Pauses Again Despite Growing Hawkish Pressure; Eyes on Ueda for Rate-Hike Signals
BoJ kept rates at 0.75% even as members weighed in on the impact of the Middle East conflict, with the yen strengthening slightly and stocks remaining subdued.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 27, 2026, 12:25 PM ET
Uncategorized1 min read
Copper Prices Fizzle as Trump Updates Tariff Expectations
Copper prices slipped after Trump’s Section 232 update eased near-term tariff fears, while stronger jobless claims data supported the dollar and reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 15, 2026, 11:54 PM ET
Growth1 min read
ECB on the Spot as Euro Area Stumbles; Weak Growth, Rising Inflation Stir Stagflation Threat
Euro area GDP grew just 0.1% in Q1, while April inflation jumped to 3%, driven by soaring energy prices as the U.S.-Iran war triggers a supply shock.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 30, 2026, 6:41 AM ET