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Brent crude is orbiting the mid-$60s as markets brace for the Trump–Putin summit in Anchorage, Alaska, a meeting that could shape sanctions, Russian export flows, and sentiment into Q4. With…
At its July 29–30 FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve chose to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%–4.50%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a change. Fed Chair Jerome Powell…
On July 29, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee unanimously (24‑0) advanced the ROAD to Housing Act—marking the first significant housing bill passed by committee in over a…
In an economic climate clouded by political uncertainty and trade policy shocks, Barclays has emerged as a prime example of how strategic positioning in volatile markets can yield substantial gains.…
Dollar Strength and Central Bank Signals: Why July 2025 Marked a Turning Point As July 2025 came to a close, the U.S. dollar surged to its highest levels in two…
Averting a trade conflict Facing the threat of a transatlantic tariff war, the United States and European Union signed a trade agreement at the end of July 2025 that imposed…
Hey there, market watchers! Imagine waking up to your portfolio glowing greener than a fresh dollar bill, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq shattering records like they’re going out of…