U.S. stock index futures climbed sharply Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s gains, as investors cheered President Donald Trump’s softer rhetoric on both the Federal Reserve and trade with China. Robust earnings, including a surprise beat from Tesla, added fuel to the rally. Market Snapshot (as of 05:45 ET / 09:45 GMT): Dow …
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Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session, as geopolitical tensions, tightening supply data, and a shift in tone from U.S. President Donald Trump lifted investor sentiment. Brent crude rose $1.00, or 1.5%, to $68.44 per barrel by 06:40 GMT West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Gold Prices Slip as Trump Soothes Market Fears, Touts Tariff Cuts and Supports Fed
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating further from this week’s record highs after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone on both China trade tariffs and the Federal Reserve, fueling a shift from safe-haven assets to riskier bets. As of 01:22 ET (05:22 GMT): Spot …
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European equity markets surged on Wednesday, lifted by robust earnings from German software giant SAP and a more conciliatory tone from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding both Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. As of 07:03 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 1.8%, with major …
Read More »Bitcoin Surges Over 6% as Trump Softens Fed and China Tariff Stance
Bitcoin rallied sharply on Wednesday, breaking out of its recent range to hit a seven-week high, as a shift in tone from U.S. President Donald Trump boosted investor confidence and risk appetite across financial markets. As of 02:35 ET (06:35 GMT): Bitcoin (BTC) surged 6.3% to $93,811.0, marking its highest …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High Amid Fed Uncertainty, Trade Tensions
Gold prices soared to fresh record highs on Tuesday, underpinned by growing investor concerns over U.S. Federal Reserve independence and intensifying U.S.-China trade tensions. As of 09:15 ET (13:15 GMT): Spot Gold was up 0.6% at $3,442.48 per ounce Gold Futures (June) surged 0.9% to $3,455.90 per ounce Earlier in …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Rebound Ahead of Tesla Earnings, Fed Speakers in Focus
U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday, recovering some ground after a sharp sell-off in the previous session, as investors awaited key corporate earnings—most notably from Tesla—and looked ahead to a series of speeches by Federal Reserve officials. Market Snapshot (as of 05:35 ET / 09:35 GMT) Dow Jones Futures: …
Read More »Oil Prices Rebound After Monday Slump, But Tariff and Fed Uncertainty Linger
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, recovering from the prior session’s sharp losses as traders closed short positions and rebalanced amid mixed signals from global markets. However, concerns about long-term demand remain elevated, driven by fears of a slowing global economy due to rising trade tensions and U.S. monetary policy uncertainty. …
Read More »Bitcoin Edges Higher on Strategy Buy, But Market Cautious Amid Trump-Fed Rift and Tariff Tensions
Bitcoin rose modestly on Tuesday, extending gains from a holiday-fueled rally that was driven by a significant purchase from Michael Saylor’s Strategy. However, broader cryptocurrency markets traded lower, reflecting a cautious risk environment as investors remain wary of U.S. President Donald Trump’s intensifying feud with the Federal Reserve and ongoing …
Read More »European Markets Open Cautiously Post-Easter as Fed Uncertainty and Trade Tensions Grip Global Investors
European equity markets reopened Tuesday to cautious trading, reflecting investor unease over rising geopolitical and monetary policy risks, particularly emanating from the United States. Market Snapshot (07:05 GMT) Germany’s DAX: ▼ 0.3% France’s CAC 40: ▼ 0.2% UK’s FTSE 100: ⇔ Flat Flight from U.S. Equities Amid Fed Turmoil Investor …
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