Ishiba’s Tariff Misstep and Japan’s Political Uncertainty
Shigeru Ishiba’s rise to power felt more like a sentiment-driven market surge than a carefully calculated political ascent. Thrust into Japan’s leadership amid internal party turmoil, his tenure quickly drew comparisons to a speculative rally — exciting at first, but ultimately lacking staying power. Now, as the upper house election approaches, Ishiba faces a defining […]
EUR/USD Breaks Above 1.1600 as Dovish Fed Comments Ease Risk Aversion
The EUR/USD pair rebounded sharply on Friday during the Asian session, climbing above the 1.1600 mark to trade around 1.1630. The recovery follows a decline in the previous session and comes amid a softer US Dollar (USD) driven by easing risk sentiment and dovish commentary from several Federal Reserve (Fed) officials. San Francisco Fed President […]
Gold Price Stuck in Tight Range as Traders Weigh Mixed Fed Signals and Trump Trade Uncertainty
Gold (XAU/USD) is trading sideways in a narrow range on Friday during the Asian session, unable to build on Thursday’s rebound from near $2,309—a one-week low. The US Dollar has pulled back slightly from its recent highs, following dovish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, offering mild support to the yellow metal. However, concerns […]