The popular take on Amazon in 2026 is that the stock is “cheap” because it lagged the rest of the Magnificent Seven — but that framing misses the real fault line. The entire AMZN stock prediction debate now hinges on a single, almost paradoxical number: roughly $200 billion. That is Amazon’s guided 2026 capital expenditure
The US Dollar strengthened further on Friday, building on its weekly gains against major currencies as investors remained cautious amid growing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. With US financial markets closed for the Juneteenth holiday and limited economic data on the calendar, market participants focused on developments surrounding US-Iran relations and comments from central
The US dollar remained close to a more than two-month high on Thursday as markets continued to price in the possibility of further monetary tightening from the Federal Reserve, despite an interim agreement between the United States and Iran that eased some geopolitical concerns. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged within a 3.50%-3.75% range.
The US Dollar strengthened sharply against major currencies on Wednesday after investors digested the Federal Reserve’s latest policy statement, revised economic projections, and comments from Chairman Kevin Warsh following the central bank’s policy meeting. The US Dollar Index gained nearly 1% during the session, climbing above 100.50 and reaching its highest level since late March.
Investors are cautiously awaiting Fed Chair Warsh’s debut, while easing oil prices and US economic resilience influence future policy outlooks. Market Caution Ahead of the Federal Reserve (FOMC) Decision Financial markets are currently locked in a tense “wait-and-see” holding pattern as investors brace for the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. The spotlight
Uniswap price and broader cryptocurrency market decoupled as digital asset surged following institutional validation The cryptocurrency market witnessed a dramatic divergence on June 17, 2026, as decentralized finance (DeFi) giant Uniswap (UNI) staged a massive rally, defying a broader macroeconomic slowdown. While major digital assets consolidated under the shadow of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy
The US dollar edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s first policy decision under Chair Kevin Warsh, while optimism surrounding an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran helped improve market sentiment. Currency markets remained largely subdued during the Asian trading session, with traders reluctant to take significant positions ahead
Markets adopted a cautious stance during the European morning session on Wednesday as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement and assessed a series of geopolitical and economic developments. Investors are also awaiting revisions to May Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices inflation data from Eurostat, while the United States economic calendar is scheduled
The US dollar held near 10-day lows on Tuesday as traders weighed the relief from a preliminary US-Iran peace agreement against a heavy week of central-bank decisions. The deal has helped calm oil markets and improve risk appetite, but currency moves have been more measured than the rally in stocks and bonds. Investors are still
The US dollar lost some of its haven appeal on Monday as investors treated a tentative US-Iran peace framework as a reason to move back into risk assets and reassess the inflation threat from oil. The dollar index touched its weakest level since June 5 before steadying around 99.55 in Asia. The euro rose to