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 …
Read More »Fed’s Barkin Predicts Further PCE Decline, Advocates Cautious Approach
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin anticipates a continued decline in Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation data later this week, citing significant progress made by the Federal Reserve. While optimistic, Barkin emphasized the need for a “wait-and-see” approach due to existing policy uncertainties.Key Takeaways:Barkin expects the upcoming PCE report to show …
Read More »Economy on Edge? Consumer Confidence Takes a Dive
US consumer confidence plummeted in February, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index falling to 98.3 from 105.3, the lowest point since June 2024. This sharp decline reflects weakening views on current business and job market conditions. The Present Situation Index dropped 3.4 points to 136.5, while the Expectations Index, …
Read More »JPY/USD Upside Down Following Dollar’s Recent Performance
The USD/JPY pair fell to near 149.30 on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains that saw it briefly surpass the 150.00 level. This decline was driven by a weakening US Dollar, which suffered due to a sharp drop in US Treasury yields. The 10-year US Treasury yield fell 1.7% to around 4.32% …
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