Bitcoin (BTC) fell on Monday, extending its weekly decline as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this week. Bitcoin Price: Down 1.6% to $83,191.20 by 01:57 ET (05:57 GMT) Weekly Performance: Over 1% loss Crypto Markets on Edge Amid Fed Decision and Tariff …

The European Commission has granted Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) an expanded approval for its CAR-T cell therapy, Breyanzi, the biopharmaceutical company announced on Friday. Key Details of the Approval: New Indication: Breyanzi is now approved for treating adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma who have undergone at least …

The Japanese yen weakened on Friday after concluding union wage negotiations, while the British pound edged lower following weak UK economic data. The US dollar managed to extend its rebound amid trade tensions, global slowdown fears, and geopolitical uncertainties. Key Currency Movements: 1. Japanese Yen Weakens After Wage Talks USD/JPY: …

Oil prices bounced back on Friday, recovering some of the previous session’s losses, as the Ukraine conflict remains unresolved, limiting the prospect of increased Russian energy supplies. Key Oil Price Movements: Brent Crude Futures: $70.52/barrel, up 0.9% (+64 cents). West Texas Intermediate (WTI): $67.26/barrel, up 1.1% (+71 cents). Market Drivers: …

Gold prices remained steady at all-time highs in Asian trading on Friday, driven by escalating U.S.-EU trade tensions and weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which bolstered expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key Gold Price Movements: Spot Gold: $2,986.62/oz, after hitting a record high of $2,993.90/oz earlier. Gold Futures (April): …

Initial Jobless Claims in the U.S. fell to 220K, coming in below expectations and marking a slight decrease from the previous week’s revised 222K figure, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Key Labor Market Data: Initial Jobless Claims: 220K (vs. 221K expected, prior revised to 222K). Continuing Jobless …

U.S. producer prices rose at a slower-than-expected annualized rate in February, signaling cooling inflation pressures that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance amid economic uncertainty linked to Donald Trump’s trade policies. Key Producer Price Index (PPI) Data: Annual PPI Growth: 3.2% (vs. 3.3% expected), down from 3.7% in …

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its oil demand growth estimates for Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, citing worsening macroeconomic conditions driven by global trade tensions. Revised Oil Demand Forecasts The agency now expects global oil demand to increase by 1.03 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, down …

The euro and the British pound remained near their multi-month highs against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, as concerns over slowing U.S. economic growth and escalating trade tensions weighed on the greenback. The euro was last seen at $1.0880, slightly lower but still near its five-month high earlier in the …

Bitcoin rebounded on Thursday, extending its recovery from recent losses, as cooling U.S. inflation data bolstered sentiment. However, gains remained limited due to trade war fears and ongoing recession concerns. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.8% to $83,511.6 by 01:27 ET (05:27 GMT), following a slight improvement in risk appetite …