Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $85,910.50 on Friday, mirroring a broader risk-off sentiment as global trade tensions escalated ahead of U.S. reciprocal tariffs. Investors are also cautiously awaiting the PCE inflation report, a key indicator for the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. Bitcoin Reacts to Trade War Fears President Donald Trump’s decision …
Read More »Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Global Market Downturn Following Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Thursday, even as global financial markets reacted negatively to Trump’s newly announced auto tariffs. Bitcoin Price Movement BTC/USD: $87,315.20 (-0.2%) While equities saw a broad sell-off, Bitcoin remained relatively stable, with traders weighing rising geopolitical uncertainty and potential spillover effects on risk assets. Trump’s Tariffs …
Read More »U.S. Futures Hold Steady as Investors Weigh Auto Tariffs and Economic Data
U.S. stock index futures hovered near the flatline on Thursday as investors digested the impact of Trump’s newly announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and awaited key Q4 GDP data. Futures Performance (As of 10:10 GMT) Dow Jones Futures: +100 points (+0.2%) S&P 500 Futures: +8 points (+0.2%) Nasdaq 100 …
Read More »Dollar Slips, Euro Steadies Amid Trade War Concerns
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Thursday, while the euro remained near a three-week low, as markets reacted to the Trump administration’s new 25% tariffs on imported automobiles. Investors are weighing the potential economic impact of a global trade war and the upcoming U.S. GDP report. Dollar Index Dips After …
Read More »European Stocks Fall as Auto Tariffs Weigh on Markets
European stock markets declined on Thursday, reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on all imported automobiles and auto parts. Investors remain cautious ahead of Trump’s expected announcement of broader trade levies on April 2. Market Performance (As of 08:05 GMT) Germany’s DAX: -1.5% France’s CAC 40: -1.0% …
Read More »Gold Prices Climb Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Thursday, driven by renewed safe-haven demand after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all automobile imports, escalating global trade tensions. Goldman Sachs also raised its 2025 gold price forecast, citing strong central bank demand and increased inflows into exchange-traded funds …
Read More »UK Economic Growth Forecast Revised Downward to 1.0% for 2025
The UK’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been revised downward to 1.0%, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. The announcement, made on Wednesday, cites updated estimates from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). This new projection marks a sharp decline from the previously expected 2.0% growth, which was part …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Dip Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Economic Data in Focus
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%) …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Tariff Threats and Supply Concerns
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: …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Above $3,000 Amid Tariff Uncertainty and U.S. Economic Data Focus
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 …
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