Bitcoin edged lower on Tuesday, retreating from its recent gains as the defunct Japanese exchange Mt. Gox moved a significant amount of Bitcoin, raising concerns over potential sell-offs. Key Price Movement: Bitcoin dipped 0.4% to $86,731.9 (as of 01:55 ET / 05:55 GMT). The cryptocurrency had rallied earlier in the …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Sanctions on Iran and Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices edged higher on Monday, supported by fresh U.S. sanctions on Iranian crude exports, while ongoing ceasefire discussions between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine introduced supply uncertainty in global markets. Key Price Movements: Brent crude futures: Up 36 cents (0.5%) to $72.52 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Eurozone Business Growth Picks Up Slightly in March, Led by Manufacturing
Eurozone business activity showed signs of modest recovery in March, expanding at its fastest pace in seven months, according to the latest HCOB Composite PMI data. The gradual improvement was driven by an easing in the long-running manufacturing downturn, though slower growth in the services sector acted as a drag …
Read More »Dollar Slips Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Euro Gains on German PMI Data
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday, retreating from recent highs as uncertainty over President Trump’s upcoming tariff policies weighed on market sentiment. Meanwhile, the euro rebounded following solid German economic data. At 05:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) traded 0.1% lower at 103.640, after reaching a …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Lower as Market Reacts to Softer Trump Tariff Expectations
Gold prices dipped in Asian trading on Monday, retreating further from record highs as reports indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariffs may be less severe than feared, reducing demand for safe-haven assets. However, a softer dollar helped limit gold’s losses, while broader metal prices advanced, supported by …
Read More »Bitcoin Surges as Market Cheers Trump’s Tariff Strategy
Bitcoin soared at the start of the week, rallying to $87,127.50 by 02:12 ET (06:12 GMT) on Monday, as investors welcomed reports that U.S. President Donald Trump may adopt a targeted, rather than broad, tariff approach starting April 2. Key Factors Behind Bitcoin’s Rally Targeted Tariffs Over Industry-Wide Levies A …
Read More »Japan’s 5.4% Wage Hike Marks Highest Increase in 34 Years
Japanese companies have committed to an average 5.4% wage increase this year, according to the latest data from Rengo, the country’s largest labor union federation. Key Takeaways from the Wage Negotiations The 5.4% wage hike slightly dips from the initial 5.46% reading last week but remains on track to be …
Read More »European Airline Stocks Tumble as Heathrow Closure Sparks Travel Disruptions
Major European airline stocks fell on Friday after London’s Heathrow Airport, the region’s busiest hub, announced a full-day closure due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation supplying its power. Key Airline Losses Following the market opening, several European airline stocks declined: International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) (LON: ICAG) …
Read More »Oil Prices Extend Gains on U.S. Sanctions Against Iran, OPEC+ Output Cuts
Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for a second consecutive weekly gain, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and a revised OPEC+ production plan fueled expectations of a tighter global supply. Brent and WTI Edge Higher By 0850 GMT, crude oil benchmarks traded in positive territory: Brent crude gained 12 …
Read More »European Stocks Decline as Travel Sector Hit by Heathrow Fire, Trade Tensions Loom
European markets retreated on Friday, with travel and leisure stocks leading losses following a major fire at Heathrow Airport. Broader market sentiment remained cautious as investors continued to assess the impact of escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainty. STOXX 600 Falls as Travel Stocks Lead Declines The pan-European STOXX 600 …
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