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 …

Gold prices remained on track for a third straight weekly gain on Friday, supported by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The precious metal continued to draw investor interest, reaching a new all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday …

Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market faced renewed selling pressure on Friday, as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates and trade tariffs dampened risk appetite. The market struggled to sustain gains from earlier in the week, as investors remained cautious about macroeconomic headwinds. Bitcoin Under Pressure as Fed Holds Rates, Tariff …

The Bank of England (BoE) kept its key interest rate unchanged at 4.5% on Thursday, as expected, maintaining its cautious, data-driven approach amid concerns over sluggish economic growth and persistent inflation. Key Takeaways: BoE’s March Decision: 8 out of 9 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members voted to hold rates. 1 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …