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Michael Hewson's Weekly Preview for iFOREX traders on ...

A look back at H1, and Fed minutes – 6th July 2026 By Michael Hewson Coming off the annual 4th July Independence holiday in the US, the first week of Q3 tends to be a quieter one t...

01/07/2026 - 13:25 UTC

Jul

Fed Chairman Warsh Speaks and Shifts the Focus to Hawki...

The US Dollar Index (DXY) advanced past the 101.00 mark on Wednesday, catching a tailwind from strong domestic economic indicators and a hawkish pivot by the Federal Reserve. Momen...

01/07/2026 - 07:26 UTC

Jun

Yen at 4-Decade Low, US Tech Recovers Ahead of Nike Ear...

The US Dollar Index experienced a slight pullback of 0.29% on Monday, though it maintained a strong footing above the 101.00 threshold, trading near 101.30. The greenback remains o...

30/06/2026 - 07:21 UTC

Jun

Weekly Preview: Nike Earnings, NFP & ISM Manufacturing ...

Gold prices faced ongoing downward pressure, sliding toward the $4,050 to $4,060 range in early Monday trading following a 2.01% drop over the course of last week. The safe-haven a...

29/06/2026 - 07:32 UTC

Jun

Upcoming US Labor Data and PMI Releases Fuel Forecasts ...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) rebounded to trade around 101.50 on Friday, capitalizing on heightened market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike later this year. This hawkish ...

26/06/2026 - 07:00 UTC

Jun

Markets This Week: Payrolls, Inflation, Tesla & Nike – ...

Even with Brent crude oil prices back at levels last seen prior to the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, some equity markets are showing increasing signs of nervousness ...

25/06/2026 - 13:55 UTC

Jun

Oil and Gold Plunge on Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Global financial markets faced notable pressure on Wednesday as commodities fell sharply alongside a marginal uptick of 0.19% in the US Dollar Index (USDX). Gold dropped 2.12%, pus...

25/06/2026 - 07:58 UTC

Jun

Markets Brace for US PCE Data and Micron Earnings

Tuesday’s trading session was defined by an aggressive push into the US dollar, which weighed heavily on global commodities as hawkish Federal Reserve signals combined with easing ...

24/06/2026 - 07:26 UTC

Jun

Trading News from June, 23rd, 2026

U.S. stock futures are trading lower as AI-related stocks, one of the key drivers behind this year's market rally, show signs of losing momentum. The S&P 500 has gained approximat...

23/06/2026 - 13:44 UTC

Jun

Global AI Rally Halts as Tech Heavyweights Lead Sharp R...

Financial markets experienced a volatile start to the week as major geopolitical breakthroughs clashed with shifting central bank expectations. The primary catalyst was the unexpec...

23/06/2026 - 06:41 UTC

Jun

Weekly Preview: Focus Shifts to Fed PCE Inflation, GDP,...

Global financial markets experienced severe geopolitical whiplash as contradictory headlines regarding a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and the status of the strategic Strait of Ho...

22/06/2026 - 07:31 UTC

Jun

Hawkish Fed and Warsh Pivot Push US Dollar to Year-to-D...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) surged to a new year-to-date high on Thursday, rising by 0.46% and hitting its strongest level since May 2025, fueled by a hawkish policy pivot from the ...

19/06/2026 - 07:00 UTC

Jun

The Week Ahead: US GDP, FedEx Earnings & Market Outlook...

US markets have continued to remain resilient, buoyed by hopes of a more enduring peace in the wake of the 14-point draft memorandum between Iran and the US, as well as enthusiasm...

18/06/2026 - 13:55 UTC

Jun

Fed Holds Rates Under Chair Warsh but Pivots to Hawkish...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) surged by 0.86% on Wednesday, approaching the 100.40 level following the Federal Reserve’s June policy decision. In Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Fed Ch...

18/06/2026 - 07:50 UTC

Jun

SpaceX Surges, Markets Brace for Warsh’s Fed Debut

Optimism surrounding a breakthrough US-Iran peace deal has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, driving a massive collapse in crude prices while leaving currency and prec...

17/06/2026 - 12:33 UTC

Jun

The Return of Macro: Why Inflation and Interest Rates M...

The week ahead – 15th June 2026 With earnings season more or less over the market’s attention has now shifted to the SpaceX IPO, as well as what it might mean for IPOs from the li...

15/06/2026 - 13:55 UTC

Jun

Weekly Preview: Fed, BOJ & BOE Policy Decisions, Accent...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) drifted lower last week, sliding 0.55% to trade around the 99.50 level as safe-haven demand for the Greenback rapidly evaporated following a major US-Ira...

15/06/2026 - 07:37 UTC

Jun

Michael Hewson's Preview: Markets Week Ahead: SpaceX I...

Cracks Appearing? SpaceX IPO, Rising Inflation and Big Tech Profit-Taking in Focus Having posted another set of record highs in the Nasdaq and the S&P500 in this past week, and se...

10/06/2026 - 12:44 UTC

Jun

Markets Drop as Mideast Tensions Spark Rate Hike Fears

Financial markets experienced a notable downturn on Tuesday as escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East sparked fresh economic concerns, shifting investor expectations ...

10/06/2026 - 06:51 UTC

Jun

U.S. CPI and PPI Reports Form Critical Monetary Policy ...

Global markets are experiencing a shift in sentiment as easing Middle East tensions pull the US Dollar back from its recent two-month high. Investor focus now shifts firmly to the ...

09/06/2026 - 07:22 UTC

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Michael Hewson's Weekly Preview for iFOREX traders on ...

Fed Chairman Warsh Speaks and Shifts the Focus to Hawki...

Yen at 4-Decade Low, US Tech Recovers Ahead of Nike Ear...

Weekly Preview: Nike Earnings, NFP & ISM Manufacturing ...

Upcoming US Labor Data and PMI Releases Fuel Forecasts ...

Markets This Week: Payrolls, Inflation, Tesla & Nike – ...

Oil and Gold Plunge on Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Markets Brace for US PCE Data and Micron Earnings

Trading News from June, 23rd, 2026

Global AI Rally Halts as Tech Heavyweights Lead Sharp R...

Weekly Preview: Focus Shifts to Fed PCE Inflation, GDP,...

Hawkish Fed and Warsh Pivot Push US Dollar to Year-to-D...

The Week Ahead: US GDP, FedEx Earnings & Market Outlook...

Fed Holds Rates Under Chair Warsh but Pivots to Hawkish...

SpaceX Surges, Markets Brace for Warsh’s Fed Debut

The Return of Macro: Why Inflation and Interest Rates M...

Weekly Preview: Fed, BOJ & BOE Policy Decisions, Accent...

Michael Hewson's Preview: Markets Week Ahead: SpaceX I...

Markets Drop as Mideast Tensions Spark Rate Hike Fears

U.S. CPI and PPI Reports Form Critical Monetary Policy ...

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