Dollar Gears into the Cleaver—Tone Shift on the Canvas
The greenback’s mood swing unfolded after a brief fall that set off a ripple when Treasurer Scott Bessent got the nod, and Middle‑East tensions took a breather. Markets are now stuck in the wondering zone, fuddling over how these fresh winds might shape future economic landscapes.
Trump’s Tariff Tactics: 25% & 10% Shockwave
President Donald Trump handed us a new tariff playbook—raise Canada and Mexico exports by 25% and slap a 10% extra tax on Chinese goods. The plan? Instigate a bit of inflation, nudging the Fed into a sharper stance and, in turn, bolstering the dollar as investors brace for tighter money controls.
- Inflation may surge → Fed hikes rates
- Tighter policies → Dollar gains
- Risk appetite tightens, trading trended sideways
FOMC Minutes in the Spotlight
All eyes are now on the upcoming “Fed Minutes” release. Fed officials urge caution, even as U.S. economic data looks rosy. The impending revelation could tilt the market’s risk vibe, leaving folks in a limbo between bullish and bearish
What to Watch
- Signing of Treasury Secretary Bessent
- Tariff changes: Canada, Mexico, China
- USD’s path amid Fed’s hawkish hints
- Actual minute content
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