U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday, retracing some of the sharp gains seen in the previous session after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its outlook for rate cuts this year while signaling concerns over inflation and economic uncertainty tied to President Trump’s tariff policies. Market Overview: At 06:10 ET (10:10 …
Read More »Euro Drops After Lagarde Downplays Inflation Risks from U.S. Tariffs
The euro weakened on Thursday after European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde warned of potential slower growth in the eurozone while downplaying the risk of sustained inflation increases, should the European Union retaliate against President Trump’s proposed tariffs. Key Takeaways: Lagarde’s Warning on Economic Growth: She outlined a scenario …
Read More »Lagarde Warns of Economic Impact from U.S.-EU Trade War
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde cautioned on Thursday that a full-scale trade war between the U.S. and the eurozone could significantly damage the European economy and drive inflation higher. Key Points: Economic Impact of U.S. Tariffs: A 25% tariff on European imports imposed by the U.S. could reduce …
Read More »Gold Hits Record Highs Amid Dollar Weakness and Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices surged to record levels in Asian trade on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar and expectations of at least two Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025. Key Factors Driving Gold Prices: Weaker Dollar & Treasury Yields: The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but signaled a 50-basis-point rate …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Markets Await Fed Decision
U.S. stock index futures inched up on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and its updated economic outlook for clues on the trajectory of monetary policy. Market Snapshot (06:40 ET / 10:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: +45 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: +15 points (+0.3%) Nasdaq 100 …
Read More »Oil Prices Slide as U.S.-Russia Ceasefire Fuels Oversupply Concerns
Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session as a U.S.-Russia agreement on a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine’s energy sector, along with rising crude inventories, raised fears of an oversupplied market. Key Factors Behind the Decline: U.S.-Russia Ceasefire Agreement: Russian President Vladimir Putin and …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High as Safe Haven Demand Surges
Gold prices climbed to a fresh record high in Asian trading on Wednesday, supported by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, uncertainty over U.S. trade policies, and an upcoming Federal Reserve decision. Key Drivers of Gold’s Rally: Geopolitical Tensions: The collapse of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire increased safe-haven demand. Limited progress …
Read More »Bank of Japan Holds Rates at 0.5%, Signals More Hikes Ahead
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.5% on Wednesday, as widely expected, while warning that underlying inflation is set to rise in the coming months—a scenario that could justify further rate hikes. Key Takeaways: Policy Decision: The BOJ maintained its overnight rate at 0.5%, …
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Read More »CAD trying to make up for the losses 19/3/2025
The Canadian dollar successfully reached the anticipated bearish targets during Monday’s trading session, hitting a low of 1.4265 after achieving the 1.4270 target. From a technical standpoint, the 4-hour chart indicates that the pair found solid support around 1.4260, prompting a minor bullish rebound. The stochastic indicator has entered the …
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