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Powell uses the ‘R-word’

By Jeffrey Halley Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s semi-annual testimony on Capitol Hill was the centre of attention overnight. Speaking to Congress on Wednesday, Powell finally dispensed with soft landings, describing them

23rd June 2022

Markets/World

Mitsotakis tells US Congress ‘Don’t forget Cyprus’

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged a joint session of the US Congress not to forget Cyprus during a historical address. The address was received by Nancy Pelosi, Vice President Kamala Harris, and

18th May 2022

World

Congress members slam US over EastMed snub

US congress members Nicole Malliotakis and Gus Bilirakis slammed the Biden administration for its handling of the EastMed gas pipeline and demanded an in-person briefing. A letter to Naz Durakoglu, Principal Deputy Assistant

21st February 2022

Energy

Stocks retreat from record highs, Dollar gains

By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM Equity markets kicked off 2021 on a solid footing, as investors clearly shrugged off the surge in coronavirus cases and the US Capitol riots.

11th January 2021

Markets/World

Stocks set for more record highs, $2000 Gold still on the cards

By Han Tan, Market Analyst at FXTM So much for a slow start to the new year. From a pair of tense Senate runoffs, to a mob breaching Capitol Hill and even

8th January 2021

Markets/World

Stocks shrug off chaos in Washington

By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM The world was shocked by Wednesday’s US Capitol insurrection. For many, such scenes can only be seen in Hollywood movies, but Trump supporters turned

7th January 2021

Markets/World

U.S. stimulus breakthrough, Brexit limbo, holiday mood in week ahead

By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM After months of failed negotiations, Congressional leaders have finally reached a deal on a $900 billion economic relief package to boost the US economy.

21st December 2020

Markets/World

A nerve-wracking end to 2020 as markets await US fiscal stimulus, Brexit trade deal

By Han Tan, Market Analyst at FXTM With less than two weeks to go before the curtain fall on 2020, investors are still being made to wait on the ultimate fate of

19th December 2020

Markets/World

US vaccine roll out lifts risk assets, final stretch in Brexit talks

By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM The long-awaited moment has finally arrived. The US began the first shipments of Covid-19 vaccine on Sunday following the final approval from the Centers

14th December 2020

Markets/World

Pompeo urged to put Erdogan in his place

Twenty-one US congress members have urged US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hold Turkey accountable for opening fenced-off Varosha and condemn its President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for supporting a two-state solution for

17th November 2020

Cyprus/World