Market Pulse by Monex USA

The U.S. Dollar remains steady within familiar ranges, while equities have paused after an eight-day streak of gains. Market sentiment is cautious as investors weigh the growing impact of artificial intelligence beyond the high-tech sector.

The U.S. dollar is at its strongest in over two weeks on the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index as markets await resolution to a U.S. government shutdown now in day seven, with mixed signals from the White House and congressional Democrats on negotiations. Risk assets are subdued: equities are muted, the dollar is firmer versus majors, […]

The U.S. Dollar starts the week firm as markets balance a continued government shutdown with a tech-led rally fueled by an Advanced Micro Devices and OpenAI deal, which lifted AMD shares twenty-eight percent pre-market. Despite upbeat earnings and ongoing strength among the “Magnificent Seven,” analysts warn equity gains could cool, potentially stirring FX volatility.

The U.S. Dollar is softer as the government shutdown postpones Non‑Farm Payrolls, while equities rally on strong tech earnings despite policy uncertainty. Gold remains in demand, with global gold equities up sharply this year.

The U.S. Dollar is trading in a tight range while equities remain firm, driven by tech momentum. We cover the rising odds of a Fed 50-basis-point cut in Q4, oil prices moving lower near sixty-one dollars a barrel, a slightly softer Euro, and a rangebound Mexican Peso ahead of key data on Friday.

The U.S. Dollar weakened as labor market data showed a surprising contraction in private payrolls, raising the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Upcoming economic reports and the ongoing government shutdown could impact markets. The British Pound gained strength due to rising inflation and diverging central bank policies, while the Mexican Peso held steady after […]

Today, the US Dollar is trading cautiously due to potential government shutdown fears, while Gold has surged to new record highs, up 10% this month. Despite current sluggishness, the S&P 500 is set for its best September in 15 years. Key economic data, including JOLTS, ADP, and PMIs, are due this week. The Euro is […]

The U.S. Dollar is trading weakly as markets focus on labor data and the risk of a government shutdown, which could strain the economy and impact jobless claims. Non-Farm Payrolls on Friday is the key event, with speculation about its influence on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Inflation concerns are rising due to new tariffs, particularly […]

The U.S. Dollar is trading in tight ranges after a strong rally yesterday, driven by impressive economic growth data. New tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals (100 percent) and heavy-duty vehicles (25 percent) could impact equities, which fell yesterday. With GDP showing its fastest growth since Q3 2023 and inflation steady at 2.7 percent, the Fed may […]

The U.S. Dollar is rallying within familiar ranges, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data, including a 2.9 percent rise in Durable Goods Orders and a 3.8 percent GDP growth for Q2. However, concerns about inflation and pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates may limit further gains. The Japanese Yen has weakened by 2 percent […]

The U.S. Dollar is gaining strength, reaching its best levels since the start of the month, driven by investor demand for yield and speculation about further Federal Reserve rate cuts. Equities remain steady, with the S&P 500 Index marking 107 sessions without a significant drop. Key data releases tomorrow include Q2 GDP and Durable Goods […]

Today's Daily Market Update highlights gold's stellar performance, reaching $3,780.00 an ounce, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid lower interest rate prospects and increased demand from China. The U.S. Dollar remains in tight ranges, with mild gains for the fourth consecutive day. Key data to watch includes S&P PMI figures today, New Home Sales on […]

The U.S. Dollar starts the week weaker as investors seek yield in a quieter week following last week’s central bank activity, where the Fed cut rates by 25 basis points but maintained a hawkish tone. Key data to watch includes PMIs on Tuesday, GDP and Durable Goods on Thursday, and PCE inflation and Consumer Sentiment […]

The U.S. Dollar strengthened against major currencies but showed some weakness against Emerging-Market currencies after the Federal Reserve implemented a "hawkish cut" to interest rates, aiming to combat stagflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that this is not the start of a prolonged loosening cycle, with inflation still a concern. Meanwhile, the Euro has been […]

The podcast script provides a professional and engaging daily market update for September 18, 2025. It highlights the U.S. Dollar's strength following the Federal Reserve's "hawkish" 25 basis-point rate cut, despite inflation above 2.9 percent. Fed Chair Jerome Powell conveyed cautious optimism, leaving future policy flexibility open. The British Pound fell over half a percent [&#8...

The U.S. Dollar is trading quietly as markets await the Federal Reserve's 2 PM monetary policy announcement, which could provide guidance for the rest of the year. Key questions revolve around inflation versus economic stagnation, with markets split on whether the Fed will adopt a dovish tone. Housing data showed unexpected contractions in August. The […]

The U.S. Dollar is trading weaker as markets anticipate Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, with some banks predicting multiple reductions this year. Tomorrow’s Fed meeting is expected to deliver the first cut, but the tone will be key—whether it signals further easing or caution. Deutsche Bank forecasts three consecutive 25 basis point cuts, though Fed […]

The U.S. Dollar starts the week weaker as markets await the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday, with speculation about a potential "hawkish cut" of 25 basis points. Global central banks are also in focus, with the Bank of Canada expected to cut rates to 2.5 percent, the Bank of England likely holding steady at 4.0 […]

The U.S. Dollar is slightly weaker this week as markets anticipate a likely 25 basis-point rate cut from the Federal Reserve next Wednesday, with potential for further cuts by year-end. The Fed’s tone on future policy will be critical, as overestimated rate cuts could disappoint equities. The Euro remains flat amid European political turmoil, protests, […]

The U.S. Dollar weakened against the Euro after hawkish comments from ECB President Christine Lagarde, who signaled the end of disinflation in the euro-zone and highlighted rising inflationary pressures. In the U.S., August CPI data showed higher-than-expected inflation, increasing the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts, with some predicting up to 75 basis points by […]

The U.S. Dollar is holding steady after a surprising contraction in August’s Producer Price Index, signaling easing inflationary pressures. Tomorrow’s Consumer Price Index will provide further clarity on household costs, with the Fed’s rate cut odds currently above 10 percent. Geopolitically, Polish forces intercepted Russian drones, raising NATO concerns, though risk markets remain optimistic. In...

The U.S. Dollar has shown a mixed performance ahead of critical inflation data and a payroll revision that could influence Federal Reserve policy. Emerging-market equities are thriving, while the Euro faces pressure due to French political turmoil and upcoming European Central Bank decisions. The Mexican Peso remains steady but could shift as inflation rises, with […]

The U.S. Dollar starts the week weaker against most currencies, except the Japanese Yen, which is impacted by political turmoil following the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Key U.S. data this week includes the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Wednesday, Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Thursday, and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment […]

The U.S. Dollar is weakening due to disappointing labor market data, with Non-Farm Payrolls adding only 22,000 jobs in August, far below expectations, and manufacturing seeing a sharper-than-expected contraction. This has increased the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, with odds of a 25 basis-point cut at the September 17th meeting now above […]

The U.S. Dollar is stable despite weaker-than-expected ADP jobs data and rising jobless claims, with attention shifting to the S&P Global PMI and tomorrow's Non-Farm Payrolls report. The Euro remains flat but under pressure after disappointing retail sales, while the Mexican Peso weakens amid mixed economic signals, including declining investment and rising consumption. Industry news [&#82...