EU R/USD is under pressure, trading below 1.0500, as the US Dollar strengthens alongside rising US Treasury yields. This movement follows the US House of Representatives’ approval of a $4.5 trillion tax cut plan on Tuesday.Market focus now shifts to key economic data releases: the preliminary German Harmonized Index of …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, AI and Economic Concerns in Focus
U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors prepared for the highly anticipated fourth-quarter earnings report from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), a key player in the artificial intelligence boom. Market Overview As of 06:37 ET (11:37 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 134 points (0.3%), S&P 500 futures …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady Amid Safe-Haven Demand, Copper Rises on Chile Supply Concerns
Gold prices remained stable in Asian trading on Wednesday, holding near recent record highs as safe-haven demand persisted despite some profit-taking. Meanwhile, copper prices surged due to a major power outage in Chile, which raised concerns over supply disruptions. Gold Market Overview Spot gold traded at $2,916.06 per ounce, while …
Read More »Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Month Lows Amid Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects
Oil prices remained under pressure on Wednesday, trading near two-month lows as growing optimism over a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine weighed on the market. However, a decline in U.S. crude stockpiles provided some support, limiting further losses. Market Performance By 11:42 GMT, Brent crude edged lower by …
Read More »Bitcoin Hits Three-Month Low Amid Tariff Concerns and ETF Outflows
Bitcoin extended its losing streak into a fourth straight session on Wednesday, falling 3.6% to $88,706.9 and briefly touching $86,000, its lowest level in three months. The cryptocurrency market remains under pressure due to: U.S. trade tariff concerns, sparked by former President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Canada, Mexico, and …
Read More »Trump widens scope of tariffs, but pushes back timeline
US President Donald Trump hit markets with fresh tariff headlines on Wednesday, re-reiterating his insistence on 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as adding the European Union to the mixed bad of countries that he will penalize US consumers for importing from.Despite a fresh doubling down on his …
Read More »Stocks Retreat Amidst Economic Worries, Nvidia Caution
US stocks experienced a decline on Tuesday as investors grappled with disappointing consumer confidence data and braced for Nvidia’s crucial earnings report later in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all registered losses, reflecting growing market unease.Consumer confidence in the US deteriorated for the …
Read More »Dollar Wobbles as Trade Tensions and Economic Worries Mount
The US dollar is facing mounting pressure, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreating to around 106.30. This decline reflects a confluence of factors, including escalating trade tensions, particularly with China, and growing concerns about the health of the US economy. The Trump administration’s recent signals of potentially tighter tariffs …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Goes Green in Euros
Saudi Arabia is on track to sell a €1.5 billion ($1.58 billion) debut green euro bond after drawing in €7.25 billion of investors bids as it seeks to fund its ambitious economic-transformation plan.The pricing level for the seven-year green note has been tightened by 40 basis points compared to initial …
Read More »Bessent: I aim to reduce spending and ease monetary policy at the same time
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated some of President Donald Trump’s policy goals during a hosted event in Australia on Tuesday. Treasury Secretary Bessent reiterated that tariffs remain a key funding source for the Trump administration’s plans moving forward, and that Bessent fully believes that the Trump administration will find …
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