Weekly Updates

US Treasury yields climbed to multi-year highs, with the benchmark 10-year yield leading the move. The rise reflected growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer, creating fresh support for the US dollar across global markets.

On 16 September 2026, the Federal Reserve delivered an important policy decision that could influence the US dollar, gold, stock markets, and global forex trading.

The euro remains volatile as expectations build for the ECB to lift its deposit rate to 2.50%

The countdown is on for Forex Expo Dubai 2026, the Middle East’s flagship gathering for online trading, fintech and investment services. Scheduled for 22–23 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre .

Forex Expo Dubai 2026 will unite global brokers, traders, fintech firms, and investors at Dubai World Trade Centre on 22–23 September.

EC Markets’ Top Regulated Forex Broker award at Money Expo Mumbai 2026 reinforces its growing Indian market presence, though traders should still independently assess its licensing, costs, execution quality and client protections.

August closed with a familiar market pattern: strong monthly gains, but a nervous finish. Equities advanced for the fifth straight month, yet the final trading day brought a pullback as bond yields climbed, oil prices jumped and the Federal Reserve’s tighter policy outlook weighed on sentiment.

Fed minutes reveal deeper internal divisions as four regional banks pushed for a 25 bp discount-rate hike to 4% in July, reinforcing hawkish expectations and supporting markets’ ~60% odds of a September rate increase despite the Board holding the rate at 3.75%.

Oil prices surged over 2% on renewed U.S.–Iran military clashes and Strait of Hormuz disruption fears, embedding a geopolitical risk premium that supports Brent above $90 and WTI near $85 while complicating inflation, growth and forex dynamics.

Hawkish signals from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole have pushed September rate-hike odds to nearly 60%, lifting U.S. Treasury yields and the Dollar Index while pressuring EUR, GBP and JPY as traders recalibrate interest-rate differentials and intervention risks.

Money Expo India 2026 is a major trading, investment, and fintech event taking place in Mumbai on 29–30 August 2026. It is designed for retail traders, investors, brokers, fintech firms, trading-platform providers, financial institutions, IBs, and market professionals.

Wall Street rebounded, but high Treasury yields, Nvidia’s earnings and Fed policy signals remain key risks for tech stocks and broader market sentiment.

U.S.–Canada trade tensions intensified after failed negotiations and new tariffs, raising concerns over inflation, supply-chain disruption and slower growth.

Asian markets fell sharply as tech stocks led a broad risk-off move, with Samsung and Alibaba hit by investor concerns over payouts, dilution and AI spending.

Bessent’s remarks could move Treasury yields, the U.S. dollar and risk assets as investors assess the expanded bond-buyback plan and Iran sanctions.

How domestic production, technology and strategic industries can reduce dependence on imports.

Why chip manufacturing is becoming strategically important for India’s future.

Focus on AI skills, innovation, digital technology and opportunities for Indian youth

With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pushing new highs alongside rising Treasury yields, this "what's really going on" piece bridges equities, bonds, and currency readers.

A technical + fundamental look at the Eurozone GDP, trade balance, and employment data landing this week.

A breakdown of how producer price data and labor claims feed into rate-cut/hold expectations.

A breakdown of how producer price data and labor claims feed into rate-cut/hold expectations.

A breakdown of how producer price data and labor claims feed into rate-cut/hold expectations.

Japan's core inflation and BOJ policy expectations are a live story — good evergreen-ish angle on USD/JPY.

Jobs data and Fed rate expectations are dominating the calendar this week — a great explainer piece on how traders should interpret the numbers.

Commodity currencies such as the Australian and Canadian dollars remained influenced by oil prices, Chinese demand, global growth expectations, and risk sentiment. AUD and CAD could stay volatile as traders watch commodity markets, economic data, and broader forex trends.

The Japanese yen remained under pressure as traders watched Bank of Japan policy, US interest rates, inflation, and possible intervention. USD/JPY stayed sensitive to US economic data and global risk sentiment, keeping yen crosses volatile.

The US dollar rebounds as mixed economic data clouds the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook, leaving investors cautious about the next policy decision

The Strait of Hormuz standoff is raising concerns across global markets, with traders watching for potential disruptions to oil shipments, trade flows, and overall economic stability.

EUR trades cautiously as investors react to conflicting economic reports, keeping market sentiment uncertain and limiting strong directional momentum across major currency pairs.

Expectations of higher interest rates are supporting the US Dollar, while investors closely monitor inflation, employment data, and upcoming Federal Reserve announcements.