Visa (NYSE:V) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA), the world’s largest payment processors, are expected to report higher quarterly profits this week, driven by steady consumer spending. As one of the most widely used payment networks globally, both companies stand well-positioned to withstand economic downturns, thanks to their broad consumer base and diversification …

European equities saw a modest uptick on Tuesday, lifted by corporate earnings reports, notably in EssilorLuxottica, and optimism surrounding the newly inked trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union. Market Performance Pan-European STOXX 600 index: Rose 0.5% by 0815 GMT. Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40: Both added …

Gold prices held steady near three-week lows on Tuesday, with a stronger U.S. dollar and easing global trade tensions limiting demand for the safe-haven metal. Investors are awaiting a key U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision due this week, which has added caution to market sentiment. Gold Price Movements Spot Gold: …

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A short-term bullish trend has re-emerged in the USD/CAD pair, supported by stability above the key psychological support level of 1.3700. Technical Outlook: Intraday price action reflects a bullish bias, reinforced by the pair’s position above key Simple Moving Averages (SMAs), which continue to provide dynamic support. Additionally, the Relative …

Oil, Crude, trading

U.S. crude oil (WTI) futures started the week on a positive note, attempting to establish a technical rebound after testing a key support level at $65.10 per barrel. Technical Outlook: WTI is currently holding above the psychological support of $65.00, reinforcing bullish recovery attempts. This is supported by price stability …

Gold prices registered a notable decline at the start of this week’s trading session, driven largely by profit-taking activity, with the price reaching a low of $3,301 per ounce. Technical Outlook: Intraday price action is showing a modest rebound as gold tests the key psychological support level at $3,300. This …

The EUR/USD pair experienced a notable decline at the start of this week’s trading, driven by strength in the US dollar, with the pair reaching a low of 1.1574. Technical Outlook: Currently, the pair is trading within a narrow range around 1.1580. A closer look at the 4-hour chart reveals …

U.S. equity futures were higher on Monday, buoyed by a U.S.–EU trade deal, as investors braced for a crucial week filled with major earnings, economic data, and central bank decisions. Market Movement Dow Jones Futures: +90 points (+0.2%) S&P 500 Futures: +20 points (+0.3%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: +120 points (+0.5%) …