Markets are reaching an important psychological point as January approaches its midpoint. After a volatile start to the year, investors are trying to determine whether recent moves represent the beginning of sustainable trends or simply short-term noise driven by headlines and positioning. Geopoliti

What is the US Dollar Index? The US Dollar Index (DXY, DX, USDX) measures the value of the United States dollar relative to a basket of other currencies, including the currencies of some of the US’s major trading partners. The Dollar Index rises when the US dollar gains strength compared to the othe

What is the Bank of England (BoE)? The Bank of England is the United Kingdom’s central bank. The BoE is tasked with setting monetary policy and issuing currency, as well as regulating banks and being the lender of last resort – meaning it provides loans to banks and other institutions that are in fi