Martin Baccardax

Japan’s Takaichi Scores Sweeping Election Win. Why It’s a Victory for Global Markets. Martin Baccardax Mon, February 9, 2026 at 1:37 p.m. UTC 4 min read Japan’s Takaichi Scores Sweeping Election Win. Why It’s a Victory for Global Markets. A stunning victo... See more

The dollar slumped to a four-month low on global foreign exchange markets Monday, linked in part to a surge in the yen that traders suggested could be a signal that authorities in Tokyo and Washington were preparing coordinated action to support the Japan... See more

With Fed in the crosshairs, Trump the ‘everywhere’ president tests the ‘everything’ rally The Fed is the latest in a flurry of targets of Trump's ire of late, following statements regarding mortgage bond purchases entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, an a... See more

Dollar extends gains with jobs data and potential tariff ruling in focus The dollar has added to the year’s early gains but two big risks are looming. The U.S. dollar hovered near a one-month high on foreign exchange markets Friday as investors looked to ... See more