United States (US) President Donald Trump and his administration have formally asked the federal appeals court to pause a federal order that would allow Lisa Cook to remain at her post at the Federal Reserve (Fed) pending an official probe into accusations of mortgage fraud. According to the Trump administration, potential mortgage fraud is so damaging to the Fed's credibility that Lisa Cook must be removed from the Fed's Board of Governors immediately and should not be allowed to remain in her position without waiting for the results of an official inquiry. Donald Trump, a sitting...
Silver rose above $31.20 per ounce on Friday, marking a third consecutive session of gains, as broad-based weakness in the U.S. dollar and renewed economic concerns fueled demand for alternative assets. The metal also benefited from rising haven flows, with the dollar losing some of its traditional safe-haven appeal. Despite a 90-day tariff reprieve, investors remain uneasy about President Trump's trade policies and their potential to tip the U.S. economy into recession. The White House recently confirmed cumulative tariffs on Chinese goods have reached 145%, raising the threat of further...
The Australian Dollar (AUD) loses ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The AUD/USD pair depreciates as the White House confirmed that the cumulative US tariffs on Chinese goods have risen to 145%. The announcement heightened tensions in the ongoing trade dispute between the world's two largest economies, raising concerns for Australia given its strong trade ties with China. The AUD found support on Thursday from reports that Australia is preparing to resume trade negotiations with the European Union (EU). Moreover, the Wall Street Journal reported that China also held talks with EU...
Gold price is retreating from fresh all-time highs of $3,220 in early Europe on Friday. The US Dollar downward spiral and escalating trade war between the United States and China continue to underpin the safe-haven appeal of Gold price. US PPI inflation data and tariff updates remain on tap. Mounting concerns over the financial stability and the economic situation in the United States (US) have accelerated the selling interest around the US Dollar (USD), pushing Gold price for another ride higher. The US Federal Reserve's (Fed) independence has always been under threat, and on April 9 US...
EUR/USD extends its gains for the second successive day, trading near 1.1350 during Friday's Asian session. The Euro (EUR) strengthened after the European Union (EU) announced a 90-day pause on new 25% tariffs on the United States (US), aiming to create space for trade negotiations. A sudden policy reversal by the White House on Wednesday now means the EU will face a 10% duty on exports to the US until July—rather than the 20% "reciprocal tariff" that was briefly implemented. However, Trump's 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and cars remain in effect. Traders adjusted their expectations for...
GBP/USD is on track for its fourth consecutive daily gain, trading near 1.3030 during Friday's Asian session. The pair continues to strengthen as the US Dollar loses ground amid lingering concerns over both the global and US economies. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, has slipped to around 100.20 at the time of writing. The DXY's decline follows a surprise drop in US consumer prices for March, shifting investor focus to upcoming key data releases — the March Producer Price Index (PPI) and preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment,...
President Donald Trump said he would fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors if she does not resign her post over mortgage-fraud accusations from a top...
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained its cash rate at 4.1% during its April meeting, holding borrowing costs unchanged after slashing 25 bps in the February meeting, aligning with market...