The U.S. dollar saw a slight dip on Friday after a brief rally earlier in the week, with attention now shifting toward the July 9 deadline for trade deals. At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, was down …
Read More »Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Deadline Amid Growing Optimism
As investors turn their attention to Washington’s tariff negotiations next week, the expiration of a temporary suspension on punitive import levies looms large. With the July 9 deadline for reaching trade deals approaching, investors are keenly watching to see if trade tensions will escalate or ease. If the deadline passes …
Read More »European Stocks Slip Amid Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Trade Deadline and Ongoing Tariff Concerns
European stocks ended the week on a negative note, slipping lower on Friday as uncertainty grew over the looming U.S. trade tariffs deadline set by President Donald Trump. With U.S. markets closed for the Independence Day holiday, trading activity was muted, and European investors remained cautious about the potential fallout …
Read More »Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Trade Tariffs Loom and Rate Cut Bets Fade
Bitcoin prices steadied on Friday after a sharp reversal of recent gains, as traders focused on the impending rollout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding interest rate cuts. Despite the earlier optimism, the market remains cautious ahead of the U.S. Independence Day holiday and …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline Amid Nuclear Talks and OPEC+ Output Expectations
Oil futures fell on Friday as market participants reacted to ongoing geopolitical developments and expectations for increased production by major oil producers. Brent crude futures were down 22 cents, or 0.32%, to $68.58 a barrel by 0445 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 12 cents, or 0.18%, to …
Read More »Gold Prices Rise Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Fiscal Concerns
Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses. The precious metal remained on track for a weekly increase, fueled by concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit and impending decisions regarding tariff rates from Washington. Spot Gold rose 0.5% to $3,341.34 an ounce, while …
Read More »U.S. to Send Letters Outlining Tariff Rates Ahead of July 9 Deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. will begin sending out letters to major global economies by Friday, detailing the specific tariff rates their exports will face when entering the U.S. market. The announcement marks a decisive move towards implementing the tariffs after a 90-day pause which …
Read More »U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Report: June Data Shows Better-than-Expected Job Growth
The U.S. job market showed stronger-than-expected growth in June, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) rose by 147,000 in June, surpassing the market expectation of 110,000 and coming in slightly better than the previous month’s upwardly revised increase of 144,000 …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Edge Up as Trade Deal with Vietnam and Jobs Report Awaited
U.S. stock futures saw modest gains on Thursday as investors weighed the implications of a trade agreement with Vietnam, alongside anticipation of the monthly jobs report. The cautious optimism surrounding the trade deal and upcoming economic data kept sentiment in check ahead of the July 4 Independence Day holiday. Stock …
Read More »Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Surge Amid Trade Optimism and Economic Data Anticipation
Bitcoin extended its gains on Thursday, building on the momentum from the prior session as improved sentiment in U.S. trade relations and broader risk appetite spurred positive price action. The cryptocurrency broke out of its typical $103,000 to $108,000 trading range, although market participants are still cautious ahead of crucial …
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