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U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of key economic data and trade tariff updates from President Donald Trump. Market Performance (06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT) Dow Jones Futures: -57 points (-0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: -11 points (-0.2%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: -55 points (-0.3%) …

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday as supply concerns intensified, driven by: The U.S. threat of tariffs on countries purchasing Venezuelan crude A larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories Market Performance: Brent Crude Futures: Up 49 cents (+0.67%) to $73.51 per barrel (by 09:50 GMT) West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Futures: …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, as traders took profits while awaiting further clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and key U.S. economic data. Gold Market Performance: Spot Gold: Down 0.1% at $3,015.73/oz Gold Futures (May Expiry): Down 0.2% at $3,048.25/oz Despite the dip, gold …

European stock markets saw modest gains on Wednesday as investors monitored developments in U.S. trade policy and the U.K. economic outlook ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement. Market Performance at 08:02 GMT: DAX (Germany): +0.4% CAC 40 (France): +0.2% FTSE 100 (U.K.): +0.4% Key Market Drivers: 1. Relief Rally …

U.K. inflation rose less than expected in February, easing some pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament. Key Inflation Figures: Annual CPI: +2.8% (vs. 3.0% expected, down from 3.0% in January) Monthly CPI: +0.4% (vs. 0.5% expected, following -0.1% in January) Core …

Dollar/Yen Drops as US Treasury Yields DeclineThe Dollar/Yen exchange rate experienced losses from the start of Tuesday’s trading, influenced by the downward trend in US Treasury yields, to which the pair has a direct correlation. The decline in sovereign bond yields was attributed to a drop in US consumer confidence.Impact …

The cryptocurrency market experienced a rollercoaster ride on Tuesday, initially plunging into a sea of red following President Trump’s announcement of secondary tariffs. A $60 billion outflow dragged the market capitalization below the crucial $3 trillion mark, with Bitcoin retracing from a 17-day peak of $88,700 towards $87,100. The tariff …

Oil prices took a slight tumble on Tuesday following a surprising announcement from Ukraine’s leadership, signaling an immediate truce with Russia that encompasses the Black Sea and energy infrastructure. Despite the dip, crude prices found some footing thanks to looming U.S. tariffs that could tighten global oil supply by targeting …

Zelenskyy Ushers in Fragile Ceasefire Amid Ukraine-Russia StandoffIn a bold move toward de-escalation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that Ukraine will immediately enact a partial ceasefire, halting attacks on energy infrastructure as Russia’s invasion—now in its 1,125th day—continues unabated. This interim peace initiative, brokered by U.S. delegates under …

The eurozone’s economic outlook is brightening as the composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March climbed to 50.4, up from 50.2 in February, signaling continued expansion in private sector activity. This uptick, driven largely by renewed optimism in Germany’s manufacturing sector, marks a strong finish to the first quarter of …