Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session, as geopolitical tensions, tightening supply data, and a shift in tone from U.S. President Donald Trump lifted investor sentiment. Brent crude rose $1.00, or 1.5%, to $68.44 per barrel by 06:40 GMT West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Gold Prices Slip as Trump Soothes Market Fears, Touts Tariff Cuts and Supports Fed
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating further from this week’s record highs after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone on both China trade tariffs and the Federal Reserve, fueling a shift from safe-haven assets to riskier bets. As of 01:22 ET (05:22 GMT): Spot …
Read More »European Stocks Rally as SAP Earnings Impress, Trump Calms Fed and Tariff Fears
European equity markets surged on Wednesday, lifted by robust earnings from German software giant SAP and a more conciliatory tone from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding both Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. As of 07:03 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 1.8%, with major …
Read More »Bitcoin Surges Over 6% as Trump Softens Fed and China Tariff Stance
Bitcoin rallied sharply on Wednesday, breaking out of its recent range to hit a seven-week high, as a shift in tone from U.S. President Donald Trump boosted investor confidence and risk appetite across financial markets. As of 02:35 ET (06:35 GMT): Bitcoin (BTC) surged 6.3% to $93,811.0, marking its highest …
Read More »Stock Market Surges Amid Trade De-escalation Hopes
US. stocks soared on Tuesday, rebounding from a turbulent Monday, as investors pinned their optimism on signs of potential de-escalation in global trade tensions. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each climbed over 1.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq surged by more than 1.8%. The rally was fueled by …
Read More »Gold Dips $100 from Record High as US-China Tensions Ease, Yet Shines with 29% YTD Gain
Gold prices slid $100 from a record high of $3,500, retreating to around $3,400, down 0.63%, as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a de-escalation with China, boosting market optimism and curbing demand for safe-haven assets. Despite the pullback, gold remains up 29% year-to-date, driven by Federal Reserve uncertainty, trade …
Read More »Why US Assets Are Bleeding: Trump’s Policies and Market’s Dangerous Dance
US financial markets are under siege in April 2025, with stocks, bonds, and the dollar reeling from a perfect storm of policy uncertainty and economic fears. The S&P 500 has plummeted, the dollar index has tumbled, and Treasury yields are sliding as investors flee U.S. assets. This article explores the …
Read More »Safe-Haven Clash: Yen and Swiss Franc in Today’s Market vs. March 2025
In early March 2025, global financial markets were unsettled by U.S. tariffs and fears of an economic slowdown, boosting safe-haven currencies like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc. By April 22, 2025, the market has evolved, shaped by ongoing trade disputes, shifting monetary policies, and new geopolitical developments. This analysis …
Read More »Chip Race Heats Up: Nvidia Faces New Challenges
The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market, long dominated by Nvidia, is witnessing a seismic shift as competitors and geopolitical pressures reshape the landscape. Nvidia’s stock, a darling of investors due to its pivotal role in powering AI data centers, has faced turbulence following reports of Amazon’s strategic pivot toward custom …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High Amid Fed Uncertainty, Trade Tensions
Gold prices soared to fresh record highs on Tuesday, underpinned by growing investor concerns over U.S. Federal Reserve independence and intensifying U.S.-China trade tensions. As of 09:15 ET (13:15 GMT): Spot Gold was up 0.6% at $3,442.48 per ounce Gold Futures (June) surged 0.9% to $3,455.90 per ounce Earlier in …
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