Market Pulse by Monex USA

In today’s Daily Market Update, the U.S. Dollar continues its strong performance, supported by ongoing trade talks and tariff negotiations, with President Trump announcing potential new duties on countries failing to secure agreements by August 1. High-level discussions, including those with China and Canada, remain in progress, while markets shift focus to the Federal Reserve’s […]

The U.S.-EU trade deal is reducing tariffs and boosting both U.S. and European equities, though concerns remain over its long-term economic impact. The U.S. Dollar is strong, outperforming G10 and emerging market currencies, while the Euro and Mexican Peso face pressure. Key events this week include the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Wednesday and […]

The Daily Market Update for July 25, 2025, recaps a week of mixed market trends and cautious optimism. The U.S. Dollar showed tighter but stronger trading ranges, though it declined slightly against major currencies. Equity markets had a strong week, with the S&P 500 climbing 1.2%, though some earnings reports, like Intel and Puma, fell […]

The U.S. Dollar is gaining strength as labor data fuels optimism for next week’s Non-Farm Payroll figures, while upcoming Durable Goods Orders could further boost the currency if they outperform expectations. Despite market inconsistencies, equities remain strong, with 83 percent of S&P 500 companies beating earnings estimates. The Euro is steady after the ECB held […]

The recent election results have introduced uncertainty in the political landscape as Eru Ishiba addresses rumors surrounding his resignation. This situation has raised concerns regarding its potential impact on the region’s stability and governance, drawing attention from both domestic and international observers. Markets may remain cautious as these developments unfold, highlighting the importan...

Risk appetite continues to grow as investors navigate uncertainty, leading to record rallies in equities despite doubt-inducing events. The U.S. Dollar remains weakened but steady, trading in muted ranges as markets assess tariffs and earnings reports. With the August 1st deadline looming, nations like the Philippines may announce deals to avoid proposed levies. Key economic […]

The U.S. Dollar is facing widespread losses as markets seek safer investments amid concerns over the Federal Reserve and global economic resilience. While the Dollar has shown a modest 1.0% recovery in July, upcoming data on manufacturing, labor, and productivity will test its strength. Globally, the Euro has started the week strong despite a challenging […]

The U.S. Dollar is trading weaker this morning against all G10 peers as global risk sentiment rebounds, though it remains about half a percent stronger on the week. Market focus continues to center on tensions between Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, with Trump pushing for one percent interest rates and Powell defending Fed […]

On July 17th, the US Dollar opened stronger following a volatile Wednesday driven by headlines suggesting President Trump sought to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell—rumors he later denied, though markets remained unsettled. Retail sales showed resilient consumer spending, while softer import prices and mixed inflation data leave the US economic outlook uncertain ahead of the […]

The US Dollar is holding firm after a four-day winning streak, trading flat against most major currencies following a hotter-than-expected CPI report that showed corporations are passing rising costs to consumers. Core goods prices rose 0.2 percent in June, but excluding cars, the increase was 0.55 percent—the biggest since late 2021—leading markets to scale back […]

On Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, the U.S. Dollar traded in mixed ranges against the G10 currencies following June’s CPI report, which came in largely as expected. Headline inflation rose 0.3 percent month-over-month and 2.7 percent year-over-year, with core CPI at 2.9 percent—still above the Fed’s target but not alarming. The data helped boost risk sentiment, […]

The US Dollar is trading in tight ranges this morning despite renewed trade tensions, as President Trump threatened 30 percent tariffs on the EU and Mexico if new deals aren’t reached by August 1st. While FX markets remain calm, global equities and bonds—especially in Japan and emerging markets—are reacting negatively to the risk-off tone. The […]

The U.S. dollar is ending the week slightly stronger amid renewed tariff threats from the White House, which continue to unsettle global markets and reinforce trade negotiations as a key policy tool. Federal Reserve officials remain divided on the path forward, creating uncertainty around interest rate cuts, while 10-year Treasury yields rise to 4.38 percent […]

The U.S. Dollar is trading in tight ranges as markets digest ongoing tariff developments, including a proposed fifty percent tariff on Brazilian goods, which is pressuring emerging-market currencies. Despite global growth concerns and rising import costs, investors appear cautious in their reactions, with many skeptical about the permanence of new trade measures. U.S. jobless claims […]

The U.S. dollar is trading steadily in tight ranges as markets adopt a cautious tone ahead of today’s release of the FOMC minutes and updates on international trade and tariffs. Investors are watching closely for clues on future rate cuts, with a 65 percent chance of action at the Fed’s September meeting. Meanwhile, the euro […]

The U.S. Dollar remains stable today as markets welcome a delay in tariff negotiations, easing inflation concerns and boosting sentiment amid signs of slowing domestic growth. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Survey met expectations, while traders await key insights from tomorrow’s FOMC Minutes and Thursday’s CPI report. The British Pound has eased slightly from recent […]

The U.S. Dollar began the week stronger amid rising global tariff concerns that are weighing on risk markets and supporting safe-haven flows into the Greenback. Weakness in Asian and Antipodean currencies reflects expectations for looser monetary policy, particularly ahead of a likely rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia. The Euro is under pressure […]

The US Dollar is trading stronger this morning, holding onto gains from yesterday, though it remains set to close the holiday-shortened week slightly lower than where it began. Markets reacted initially to a stronger-than-expected June non-farm payrolls report, which showed 147,000 jobs added and unemployment falling to 4.1 percent. However, the positive headline was tempered […]

The US Dollar has rebounded after consecutive losses, driven by risk reversals and profit-taking, while attention remains on domestic tax legislation and international trade deadlines. The Pound Sterling is the weakest performer among G10 currencies, impacted by political uncertainty and a cautious economic outlook from the Bank of England. Meanwhile, the Australian and New Zealand […]

The US Dollar continues its decline into Q3, losing ground against all G10 currencies after a dismal first half of the year, with the Dollar Spot Index dropping over 10%, its worst first-half performance since 1973. Contributing factors include fiscal uncertainty over the Administration’s proposed spending bill, concerns about the rising US debt ceiling, reduced […]

The US Dollar is struggling as it wraps up its worst first half of the year since 1973, losing over 10% against a basket of major currencies amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty and domestic political challenges. Tensions around reciprocal tariffs are mounting, with a July 9 deadline approaching for key trade negotiations. Canada has scrapped […]

The US Dollar is on track for its worst week in five as weak economic data and uncertain trade developments weigh heavily on the currency. Inflation data from the PCE Price Index for May showed steady growth above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, but declining personal income (-0.4%) and spending (-0.1%) have negatively impacted the […]

The US Dollar continues its downward spiral, hitting a fresh three-year low against G10 currencies and marking its worst six-month performance in a decade. Market anxieties are fueled by President Trump’s consideration of replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about politicized monetary policy and potential rate cuts. Meanwhile, weak Q1 GDP data, coupled […]

The US Dollar is trading stronger across G10 currencies but remains down overall for the week as traders close short positions ahead of month and quarter-end. Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled the possibility of an interest rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting, contingent on Friday’s PCE inflation data. Powell also expressed concerns about potential […]

The US Dollar has weakened significantly against its G10 peers after news of alleged ceasefire talks brokered by President Trump between Israel and Iran, following recent airstrikes and retaliations. This de-escalation has boosted risk-forward assets, leading to a slump in oil prices and expectations of stable energy costs, which may ease inflation and prompt potential […]