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The Euro weakened against the Japanese Yen, with the EUR/JPY pair trading just above 172.00, down from its multi-year high of 173.25. Escalating EU-U.S. trade tensions, led by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, alongside Japan’s post-election stability under Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, are driving market …

Investors Await Major Q2 Earnings, Focus on Tech Titans U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as investors braced for a week filled with key second-quarter earnings reports from some of Wall Street’s biggest firms. As the earnings season heats up, the futures market showed optimism, with major indices …

European Markets Hold Steady as Investors Await U.S.-EU Trade Deal Clarity European stock markets were largely flat on Monday as investors digested a mix of corporate earnings while awaiting further clarity on the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union. The STOXX 600, a broad measure …

Bitcoin Edges Higher, Cautious Sentiment Prevails Bitcoin saw a modest rise on Monday, trading at $119,001.6, up by 0.6%, as the cryptocurrency market continued to consolidate near the $120,000 mark after last week’s surge to record highs above $123,000. Despite the recent upward movement, investor sentiment remained cautious due to …

Oil prices were largely unchanged on Monday as traders assessed the ongoing impact of new European sanctions on Russian oil supplies while also weighing concerns over potential tariffs that could weaken fuel demand. Meanwhile, oil production levels from Middle Eastern producers have been increasing, adding to market complexity. As of …

Gold prices saw a slight increase on Monday, supported by persistent haven demand as uncertainty over upcoming U.S. trade tariffs and political developments in Japan added pressure to markets. The results of Japan’s upper house elections held over the weekend showed the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) losing its majority, …

The U.S. dollar posted weekly gains after prevailing over a range of competing market forces throughout the past week. President Donald Trump last week threatened to impose a 30% tariff on the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1st. Market turbulence—sparked by President Trump’s remarks and trade policy actions—persisted throughout …

American Express unveiled a standout second-quarter performance for 2025 on Friday, July 18, 2025, exceeding analyst predictions with an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.08, surpassing the anticipated $3.87, a 5.43% beat. Revenue hit $17.86 billion, topping the $17.7 billion forecast by a slim 0.9%. Despite these gains, shares slid …

Oil prices softened this week, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settling at $67.34 per barrel as of 11:58 PM EEST on Friday, July 18, 2025, amid supply disruptions in Iraq and the gradual unwinding of OPEC+ production cuts during peak US summer demand. This volatile mix, unfolding against a backdrop …

US markets closed with mixed results on Friday, July 18, 2025, as gains in Utilities, Consumer Goods, and Basic Materials lifted some stocks, while Oil & Gas, Healthcare, and Telecoms dragged others down. With the Dow dipping, the question arises—can this balance hold, or will broader trends dominate?Market Snapshot and …