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October 06, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 6 Oct
Freemium Article

October 6, 2025 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mixed with USD/JPY remaining firm but EUR/USD recovered from losses seen after the resignation of French PM Lecornu even with the EUR remaining lower on the European crosses. 

October 03, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 3 Oct
Freemium Article

October 3, 2025 7:35 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped in the European morning but was mixed in North America after ISM services data. 

This week's five highlights
Freemium Article

October 3, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

U.S. Government Shutdown Starting October 1
Another Round of Trump Tariffs
FOMC Minutes to show differing views on the future rates path
And this Week's Fed Speakers
Data Dependency Continues for RBA

October 02, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 2 Oct
Freemium Article

October 2, 2025 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped in the European morning but ended slightly firmer after the North American session. 

October 01, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 1 Oct
Freemium Article

October 1, 2025 7:56 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was little changed, despite government shutdown concerns and weak ADP employment data. 

September 30, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 30 Sep
Freemium Article

September 30, 2025 7:57 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally slightly softer, led by USD/JPY in the European morning. 

September 29, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 29 Sep
Freemium Article

September 29, 2025 7:40 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally softer with a potential US government shutdown getting closer. 

September 26, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 26 Sep
Freemium Article

September 26, 2025 7:23 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw a modest correction from Thursday’s gains as US data eased inflationary worries somewhat. 

This week's five highlights
Freemium Article

September 26, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

This Week's Fed Speakers
U.S. Initial Claims, GDP revisions, Durables and Trade all stronger than expected
No Deadair For Trump
SNB Staying at Zero 
Riksbank Delivers Final Rate Cut

September 25, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 25 Sep
Freemium Article

September 25, 2025 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - The USD rallied across the board following a strong set of US data.

September 24, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 24 Sep
Freemium Article

September 24, 2025 7:52 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was stronger across the board, though more due to a weak German IFO survey than strong US new home sales. 

September 23, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 23 Sep
Freemium Article

September 23, 2025 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly weaker, though held up better against the riskier currencies, after Fed’s Powell warned that there were no risk-free policy choices. 

September 22, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 22 Sep
Freemium Article

September 22, 2025 7:38 PM UTC

Overview - In a subdued session with limited news the USD was mostly weaker. 

September 19, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 19 Sep
Freemium Article

September 19, 2025 7:20 PM UTC

Overview - In a subdued session the USD saw gains versus JPY, CHF and GBP but slipped versus the CAD. 

This week's five highlights
Freemium Article

September 19, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

FOMC eases by 25bps, dots see two more 25bps moves this year
BoJ Holding the lines
Guillotine for Gilts after BOE
Clear consensus to ease from Bank of Canada
More Caution But Another Cut Flagged for Norges Bank This Year

September 18, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 18 Sep
Freemium Article

September 18, 2025 7:54 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was weaker in Europe but rebounded on stronger than expected US data. The GBP was slightly weaker after the BoE announcement. 

September 17, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 17 Sep
Freemium Article

September 17, 2025 7:58 PM UTC

Overview - The USD dipped on the FOMC dots but fully reversed that move during Powell’s press conference, ending firmer. 

September 16, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 16 Sep
Freemium Article

September 16, 2025 8:04 PM UTC

Overview - Despite positive data, the USD was weaker with Wednesday’s FOMC decision approaching. 

September 15, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 15 Sep
Freemium Article

September 15, 2025 7:49 PM UTC

Overview - In a generally quiet session the USD was slightly softer. 

September 12, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 12 Sep
Freemium Article

September 12, 2025 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - After a day of subdued trading, the USD was little changed. 

This week's five highlights
Freemium Article

September 12, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Japanese PM Ishiba Resigned Under Party Pressure
U.S. August CPI firmer than expected
U.S. March 2025 Non-Farm Payroll Benchmark Revised Down
And more political uncertainty in the U.S.
Steady ECB Council Meeting

September 11, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 11 Sep
Freemium Article

September 11, 2025 7:40 PM UTC

Overview -
The USD slipped on a sharp rise in initial claims, despite a slightly stronger than expected US CPI.

September 10, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 10 Sep
Freemium Article

September 10, 2025 7:39 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was little changed with a dip on a soft US PPI being quickly reversed. 

September 09, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 9 Sep
Freemium Article

September 9, 2025 7:39 PM UTC

Overview - USD/JPY slipped in Europe but rebounded in North America as the US advanced generally. 

September 08, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 8 Sep
Freemium Article

September 8, 2025 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was marginally lower in a day of limited news other than French PM Bayrou losing a no-confidence vote, which was not a surprise to the markets. 

Asia Summary and Highlights 6 Sep
Freemium Article

September 8, 2025 5:05 AM UTC

Japanese PM Ishiba resigned over the weekend

September 05, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 5 Sep
Freemium Article

September 5, 2025 7:36 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was marginally lower ahead of the US employment report and extended losses on weak data. USD/CAD was an exception, with Canada’s employment report even weaker than the US one. 

This week's five highlights
Freemium Article

September 5, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Trump Keep the Ball Rolling
U.S. August Non-Farm Payrolls Similar to July's
This Week's Fed Speakers
More consolidation for DXY
EZ HICP Headline Inflation Edges Higher

September 04, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 4 Sep
Freemium Article

September 4, 2025 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was marginally firmer ahead of the non-farm payroll, though Thursday’s US data was mixed. 

September 03, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 3 Sep
Freemium Article

September 3, 2025 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally slightly softer, particularly after weaker US job openings data. 

September 02, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 2 Sep
Freemium Article

September 2, 2025 7:34 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced in Europe, most prominently versus the GBP as fiscal policy worries escalated. 

August 29, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 29 Aug
Freemium Article

August 29, 2025 7:20 PM UTC

Overview - The USD opened the North American session firmer but was unable to sustain it gains. 

This week's five highlights
Freemium Article

August 29, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Jackson Hole Review
Fed Independence Challenged By Trump
This Week's Fed Speakers
All Lead to USD Chopping Lower
India–US Trade Talks Stalled

August 28, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 28 Aug
Freemium Article

August 28, 2025 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - In a subdued session the USD was slightly softer despite positive US economic data. 

August 27, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 27 Aug
Freemium Article

August 27, 2025 7:29 PM UTC

Overview - Modest USD gains in the European morning were fully erased in North America, with little fresh news but focus on the Fed. 

August 26, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 26 Aug
Freemium Article

August 26, 2025 7:58 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained under some pressure due to Trump threats to Fed independence. 

August 25, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 25 Aug
Freemium Article

August 25, 2025 7:54 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally stronger, particularly versus the EUR due to French political concerns. 

August 22, 2025

This week's five highlights
Freemium Article

August 22, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

No Ceasefire Agreement from Trump-Putin Summit
Slow Progress for U.S./China Trade Deal
Riksbank Still Flagging Final Rate Cut
RBNZ Guidance with Dovish Surprise 
UK CPI Pull Even Higher by   Special Factors

August 15, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 15 Aug
Freemium Article

August 15, 2025 7:51 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally weaker, but stabilized in North America after falling in Europe. 

This week's five highlights
Freemium Article

August 15, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

U.S. July CPI a marginal disappointment
This Week's Fed Speakers
RBA Cut 25bps as expected
Job Concerns Growing for Norges Bank 
Fresh Upside Growth Surprise for UK GDP 

August 14, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 14 Aug
Freemium Article

August 14, 2025 7:52 PM UTC

Overview - GBP made gains on UK GDP data but the USD rose across the board after a strong US PPI. 

August 13, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 13 Aug
Freemium Article

August 13, 2025 7:48 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was softer on Fed easing expectations, with most of the move seen in Europe. 

August 12, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 12 Aug
Freemium Article

August 12, 2025 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped after near consensus US CPI data. Labor market data earlier gave support to the GBP. 

August 11, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 11 Aug
Freemium Article

August 11, 2025 8:01 PM UTC

Overview - In a session with limited news the USD was broadly stronger. 

August 08, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 8 Aug
Freemium Article

August 8, 2025 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - In a quiet day the USD/JPY advanced in Europe and USD/CAD was lifted by a weak Canadian employment report. 

This week's five highlights
Freemium Article

August 8, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Trump Tougher Posture with Russia
And His Barrage of New Tariffs
Are Dragging the DXY Lower
This Week's Fed Speakers
Trump Tougher Posture with Russia

August 07, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 7 Aug
Freemium Article

August 7, 2025 7:56 PM UTC

Overview - GBP bounced after a narrower than expected BoE vote for easing. Elsewhere moves were modest. 

August 06, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 6 Aug
Freemium Article

August 6, 2025 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally weaker, assisted by a more dovish tone from Fed’s Kashkari and Cook. 

August 05, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 5 Aug
Freemium Article

August 5, 2025 7:38 PM UTC

Overview - The USD rose in Europe led by USD/JPY, but slipped in North America, led by EUR/USD. 

August 04, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 4 Aug
Freemium Article

August 4, 2025 7:18 PM UTC

Overview - It was a subdued day in FX markets though USD/JPY was slightly softer despite gains in equities.