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If last week’s jobs flop and tariff drama felt wild, this week brings the RBA, US inflation, UK GDP, and tariff talks!

Weekly major currency market recap: Trump’s escalating global tariff threats, weak ISM Services data, Bank of England’s split vote, and Canada jobs shock.

Although the BOE cut rates from 4.25% to 4.00% as expected, the MPC vote breakdown revealed that policymakers were less dovish as expected.

Tariffs were once again front and center early in the day, with Trump putting the spotlight back on higher trade levies for chips and semiconductors, as well as possible oil-related sanctions.

Will Christopher Waller become the next Fed Chair? Explore potential shifts in monetary policy and interest rates that could impact forex traders and markets.

Canada is scheduled to print its jobs report later this week, and market analysts are predicting a much slower pace in hiring. Will the numbers tip the scales in favor of more BOC easing?

Dollar weakness was the name of the game for the most part of the day, as the safe-haven currency was dragged lower by risk-taking and dovish Fed commentary.

New Zealand’s unemployment rate climbed to 5.2% in the June 2025 quarter, up from 5.1% in the previous quarter, as the labor market continues to show signs of gradual cooling amid broader economic headwinds.

Market expectations are running high for the U.K. central bank to cut interest rates this week, so will they deliver? Here’s what to look out for when trading the August BOE decision.

A bit of calm was seen in the financial markets early Tuesday, before volatility once again picked up around the release of the U.S. ISM services PMI and another round of remarks from Trump.

Markets got back on their feet after last Friday’s post-NFP chaos, as U.S. equity indices rebounded to positive territory while the focus shifted to the possibility of lower borrowing costs.

After last week’s jobs report sent shockwaves through markets and Trump’s tariff blitz left everyone scrambling, this week promises to be equally eventful. Here’s what to look out for.

Tuesday’s jobs report could set the tone for NZD this week, especially with the RBNZ already leaning dovish. What are traders expecting from the release anyway?

Tariff chaos, Fed drama with dissenting governors, & a US jobs report that crushed dollar strength – this week had everything FX traders live for.

The Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark interest rate at 0.5% by unanimous vote this July while upgrading its inflation outlook for fiscal 2025. Here’s how the yen reacted.

Central banks, tariff headlines, and Big Tech earnings brought volatility on Thursday and left traders bracing for Friday’s fireworks.

Traders juggled a flood of catalysts Wednesday, from GDP and inflation data to central bank moves and Powell’s less dovish stance.

BOC kept interest rates unchanged at 2.75% in July as policymakers grapple with persistent U.S. trade uncertainty and mixed economic signals.

Dollar traders are about to cap off this event-filled trading week with yet another major U.S. release, as the July non-farm payrolls report could shake things up on Friday. Here’s what to look out for.

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate in the 4.25%-4.50% range in their July policy meeting while Chairperson Jerome Powell dropped some hawkish remarks during the press conference.