European equity indices edged higher on Friday, extending monthly gains, as cooling inflation data bolstered expectations for another European Central Bank (ECB) rate cut, even as U.S. trade policy uncertainty persisted after President Donald Trump’s tariffs were reinstated. By 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.6%, the CAC 40 …
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Oil prices edged lower on Friday, poised for a second straight week of losses, as traders factored in expectations for another OPEC+ output hike in July and fresh uncertainty following a U.S. court ruling that keeps President Donald Trump’s tariffs in place. Brent crude futures slipped 21 cents, or 0.33%, …
Read More »Gold Slips as Dollar Strength, Profit-Taking Weigh; Traders Eye U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and profit-taking, as traders braced for fresh inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,293.44 an ounce, while gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.8% to $3,316.67/oz …
Read More »Bitcoin Slips as Profit-Taking Weighs Heavier Than Tariff Relief; Altcoins Mixed
Bitcoin extended its decline on Thursday, pressured by sustained profit-taking after notching record highs earlier this week, while a favorable U.S. court ruling on trade tariffs failed to lift sentiment across the cryptocurrency space. The world’s largest digital asset fell 1.2% to $107,721.6 by 01:43 ET (05:43 GMT), marking a …
Read More »European Stocks Rise as U.S. Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs; AI and Luxury Stocks Lead Gains
European equities advanced on Thursday, buoyed by a U.S. trade court’s ruling to block President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff proposals, which lifted market sentiment and eased investor concerns over an escalating trade conflict. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.2% higher as of 08:43 GMT, while Germany’s DAX 40 gained …
Read More »Oil Prices Climb as U.S. Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Sanctions and OPEC+ Meeting in Focus
Oil prices surged by around $1 per barrel on Thursday, buoyed by a U.S. federal court ruling that blocked most of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, easing concerns over a potential hit to global trade and economic growth. Brent crude futures rose $1.12, or 1.7%, to $66.02 a barrel, while …
Read More »Gold Prices Fall as Trump Tariff Ruling Sparks Risk Rally and Dollar Strength
Gold prices extended their recent decline in Asian trading on Thursday, as a U.S. federal court ruling against President Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs bolstered risk sentiment across markets. The ruling also fueled a stronger U.S. dollar, further weighing on gold and broader metal prices. Spot gold fell 0.5% to …
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Positive trading has returned to the Canadian dollar after it found solid demand near the psychological barrier of 1.3800, sparking a modest upward bounce. From a technical perspective, the 4-hour chart shows the pair attempting to shake off the negative pressure stemming from overbought conditions, while the simple moving averages …
Read More »GBP Pressures Support 29/5/2025
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