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The Swiss Franc stabilizes after a six-day losing streak, with markets turning cautious ahead of the August 1 US tariff deadline.USD/CHF eases modestly from a five-week high of 0.8151, despite strong US data and a hawkish hold from the Federal Reserve.SNB reports a loss of CHF 15.3 billion for the first half of 2025, primarily driven by a sharp decline in the US Dollar, wiping CHF 22.7 billion from the FX portfolio.The Swiss Franc (CHF) steadies against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, snapping a six-day losing streak as investors rotate back into the Franc amid renewed safe-haven demand. The…

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Silver extends decline, hovers near $37.50 after hitting a 14-year high of $39.53 on July 23.The US Dollar rallies on strong macro data; Q2 GDP grew 3.0%, beating expectations.The Fed is expected to hold rates at 4.25%-4.50%; political pressure builds after Trump calls for rate cuts. Silver (XAG/USD) drifts lower on Wednesday, hovering around $37.50 after two days of muted, range-bound trading, pressured by renewed strength in the US Dollar (USD). The Greenback extended its rally after a string of stronger-than-expected US economic data, putting pressure on precious metals. At the same time, a broader risk-on tone across global markets…

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Why Fed Independence Matters   The Fed’s Current Dilemma: Independence, Politics, and Rate Decisions The Fed is once again in the spotlight as political pressure mounts. With President Trump applying relentless pressure on Fed Chair Powell to cut interest rates, the central bank faces a difficult balancing act. The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision is less about whether rates will change aS expectations are for no change in policy and more about how the Fed signals its stance and handles internal dissent. This situation highlights a crucial issue: the importance of Federal Reserve independence in maintaining economic stability.…

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The number of job openings on the last business day of June stood at 7.43 million, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported in the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) on Tuesday. This reading followed the 7.71 million openings (revised from 7.76 million) recorded in May and came in below the market expectation of 7.55 million.”Over the month, both hires and total separations were little changed at 5.2 million and 5.1 million, respectively,” the press release read. “Within separations, quits (3.1 million) were little changed while layoffs and discharges (1.6 million) were unchanged.”Market reaction to JOLTS Job…

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Don’t compound a trading mistake, live to trade another day! Forex Trading Pro Tip: How to Handle a Trading Mistake Every forex trader, no matter how experienced, will eventually make a trading mistake. The real question isn’t if you’ll make one but how you react afterward. In today’s fast-paced world of electronic trading, errors happen more often than in the old days of trading. Understanding how to handle these mistakes can protect your trading account and preserve your long-term success. From Bank Dealing Rooms to Electronic Trading Years ago, when trades were executed by phone in busy New York dealing…

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