The outbreak of war in Iran has thrown global markets into turmoil, with oil prices spiking, indices falling, and the US Dollar catching a safe haven bid. The key question that traders everywhere are asking: How long will it last? FOREX.com's Global ...

US PPI comes in HOT at 2.9% y/y headline, with Core PPI running at 3.6% for January, weighing on risk appetite, while the PBOC takes step to weaken the yuan. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news you need to know ...

The 3rd round of US-Iran talks in Geneva appear to be off to a good start, supporting sentiment along with solid initial jobless claims data and an earnings "trifecta" from Nvidia yesterday. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks ...

The Japanese yen is falling by nearly 1% against its major rivals as new PM Takaichi pressures the BOJ to delay rate hikes and appears set to appoint dovish BOJ governors in an eerie parallel to the monetary policy situation in the US. FOREX.com's ...

Markets are taking the new 15% tariffs in stride, but ironically, the countries that previously negotiated reduced rates may see their tariff rates rise, while those that did not come to the trade negotiating table are "winners" on a relative basis. ...

Hotter-than-expected Core PCE and weak Q4 GDP data are having little impact on markets as traders await a potential Supreme Court decision on Trump's tariffs in the next few days. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key ...

Crude Oil is at 6-month highs as traders price in a potential military conflict in Iran, while US jobless claims fall back to historically low levels in otherwise quiet trade. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news ...

Axios reports that a "major war" between the US and Iran may be "imminent" but markets aren't too concerned yet, focusing instead on economic data, including an as-expected UK CPI report that keeps the BOE on track to cut rates next month. ...

Weak UK jobs data is weighing on the pound, while the Chinese yuan is rising to multi-year highs to kick of the Year of the Fire Horse. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news you need to know ahead of the US Open, ...

US CPI came in at 2.4% y/y, a touch below expectations on a headline basis to near the almost 5-year low at 2.3% ahead of a long holiday weekend in the US. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news you need to know ...

Markets are consolidating as they digest yesterday's strong NFP report, but will Friday's highly-anticipated CPI reading confirm that the US economy remains on solid footing? FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news ...

US Retail Sales came in at 0.0% m/m on both a headline and core basis, raising fears of a slowdown in consumer spending ahead of NFP and CPI later this week. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news you need to know ...

A supermajority for Takaichi's LDP is driving volatility in the yen as traders look ahead warily to a potentially weak NFP report on Wednesday, with big implications for the Federal Reserve. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks ...

Risk assets are seeing a relief rally ahead of the weekend, but risks from Iran and the Japanese snap election remain. Meanwhile, USD/CAD is edging lower within its range after a mixed Canadian jobs report. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt ...

US ADP Employment missed expectations, but the focus is on the ECB meeting, where President Lagarde could warn about the recent strength in the euro. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news you need to know ahead of ...

The Australian dollar is the strongest major currency after a hawkish hike from the RBA, while the yen is resuming its broad-based drop ahead of this weekend's election. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news you ...

Markets are settling down to start a PACKED week for economic data and earnings, starting with a tough decision in tonight's Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate decision. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news ...

President Trump's FOMC Chairman pick, Kevin Warsh, is seen as relatively independent and less dovish than other candidates, but there are reasons to think that he may cut rates more than traders expect. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt ...

A slight uptick in initial jobless claims is unlikely to deter the Fed from holding rates through April, while precious metals rocket higher on US-Iran tensions. FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news you need to ...

The Fed will almost certainly leave rates unchanged at 3.50-3.75% Wednesday, but will President Trump lose his patience and name a successor to steal Jerome Powell's thunder? FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news ...