Gold prices dipped below the $3,200 per ounce threshold on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 08:28 PM +04, as a pause in Chinese exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, combined with optimistic geopolitical developments, triggered a market pullback. The decline follows a period of robust gains, but analysts suggest that sustained demand …
Read More »Will UK GDP Data Steer Sterling’s Next Move as Fed Signals Tariff Risks?
The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 09:02 PM +04, retreating slightly to 1.3293 after peaking at a weekly high of 1.3359, as a lack of major market catalysts left traders focused on the upcoming UK GDP figures. GBP/USD dipped by 0.03%, reflecting a cautious …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Ease Slightly as Investors Digest Trade Optimism, Look to Fed Speakers and Earnings
U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday, as Wall Street took a breather following a strong rally fueled by optimism surrounding the recently announced U.S.-China trade deal. Dow Jones Futures dipped 10 points, or 0.1% S&P 500 Futures lost 5 points, or 0.1% Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 20 points, …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat as Trade Optimism and Soft CPI Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by diminishing safe-haven demand after the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary tariff truce and U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,228.95/oz Gold futures (June) slipped 0.5% to $3,232.24/oz(As of 02:53 ET / …
Read More »European Markets Stabilize as Inflation Eases and Earnings Roll In
European equity indices traded mostly steady on Wednesday, pausing after recent gains fueled by easing U.S.-China trade tensions, as investors shifted their focus toward corporate earnings and key economic data. Germany’s DAX edged up 0.3% France’s CAC 40 held flat U.K.’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1%(As of 03:05 ET / 07:05 …
Read More »Bitcoin Rebounds on Softer U.S. Inflation, Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Bitcoin regained upward momentum on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and improved sentiment following the temporary trade truce between the U.S. and China. As of 02:16 ET (06:16 GMT), Bitcoin rose 1.3% to $103,862.5, recovering from recent profit-taking that followed a strong rally above the $100,000 milestone last …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as Inventories Rise, Traders Eye Trump’s Middle East Moves
Oil prices edged lower in Asian trade on Wednesday, taking a breather after a strong four-day rally. The pullback came as investors digested an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories and closely monitored President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, which added new geopolitical considerations to global oil supply …
Read More »Wall Street Rollercoaster: How Stocks Reacted to the April 2025 Tariff Drama
The US stock market experienced significant turbulence following the April 2, 2025, announcement of mutual tariffs by the US administration, with institutional investors offloading stocks worth $19.52 billion through April 10, when a temporary suspension of these tariffs was enacted via executive order. This sell-off, spanning just over a week, …
Read More »Sterling Rises Despite Grim UK Jobs Data as US Dollar Slips on Softer Inflation
The British Pound ended Tuesday, May 13, 2025, on a positive note against the US Dollar, which weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation figures for April. GBP/USD climbed to 1.3307 from a previous daily close of 1.3176, despite dipping to a session low of 1.3169 and peaking at 1.3316. The Dollar’s …
Read More »Chinese Yuan Gains on US Dollar as Softer US Inflation Data Sparks Optimism
The Chinese Yuan continued its upward trajectory against the US Dollar on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, capitalizing on the Dollar’s broad weakness following the release of softer-than-expected US inflation figures for April. USD/CNY dipped to 7.2057 from the previous day’s close of 7.2018, with the pair hitting a daily high …
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