The Fed is taking center stage amid the forex market after two major surprises at the end of last week.

Venezuela is not poor due to sanctions. It is poor because the Chavez-Maduro regime stole hundreds of billions of dollars and demolished the productive fabric of the economy.

Breakouts galore – some potentially significant, some feeble. But it is too soon to lend significant weight to last week’s action given potentially bearish candles of November and December.

A deluge of delayed and critical U.S. economic data may define the trading narrative for the US Dollar Index in the coming week.

The Justice Department served grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve on Friday, over the renovations of the Fed’s headquarters roiled the markets.

Currency markets are under pressure from the recent political situation in Washington.

DAX rebounded from 23,000 after a deep wave four correction, with technicals pointing to further upside. Key support near 24,784 could fuel a push beyond 25,000.

The USD/JPY pair paused on Monday after a sharp rally to around 157.95, with the yen holding near its lowest levels of the year.

Gold prices climb as global tensions and U.S. political instability fuel safe-haven demand.

The USD/JPY outlook remains modestly bullish, as poor risk sentiment benefits the dollar more than the yen.

The Pound Sterling bounces back against the US Dollar to around 1.3465 as the US DoJ imposes criminal charges on Fed’s Powell.

The metal market hit new heights as political tensions continued to make headlines.

American Express shares fell in premarket trading after President Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit card interest rates.

Silver continues to show bullish momentum above $80, with dips viewed as buying opportunities as the market eyes a potential move toward $100.

2025 has drawn to a close, and precious metals bulls have plenty to be grateful for with gold closing the year at $4,325 and silver at $71.47.

Despite political noise, markets show the U.S. economy has changed little so far, with longer-term risks not yet visible.

U.S. stock futures took a hit, and the Dollar tumbled as concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence surfaced.

Donald Trump appears to be employing highly unorthodox policies across the board, seemingly casting aside the status quo to shape an economy and world according to his desires.

As expected, the first full trading week of January 2026 was an exciting one for the S&P 500.

President Trump is using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help make housing more affordable.