The euro continues to move within a sideways range with a slight upward bias, though negative pressures remain dominant. Technical Outlook: 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA): Price action remains capped below this level, reducing the probability of sustained upside movement. Relative Strength Index (RSI): Recently entered overbought territory, signaling weak …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Jobs Data, Shutdown Fears Loom
Market OverviewU.S. stock futures pointed higher on Monday, supported by investor optimism ahead of a key jobs report later this week, even as concerns over a possible federal government shutdown tempered sentiment. At 06:09 ET (10:09 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained 189 points (0.4%), S&P 500 Futures rose 33 points …
Read More »Dollar Edges Lower as Traders Await U.S. Jobs Data Amid Shutdown Fears
The U.S. dollar index slipped by 0.2% to 97.92 on Monday, easing from recent gains as investors turned their attention to Friday’s nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report for September. The labor market remains the central focus for Federal Reserve policymakers, who earlier this month cut interest rates by 25 basis points. …
Read More »Oil Drops on OPEC+ Output Plans and Kurdish Supply Restart
Oil prices slipped sharply in Asian trade Monday, as signals of fresh supply increases rattled traders already wary of a growing glut. By 21:41 ET (01:41 GMT), Brent crude futures (Nov) were down 0.8% at $69.58 a barrel, while WTI crude (Nov) fell 0.9% to $65.16. Both benchmarks had surged …
Read More »European Stocks Edge Higher as Shutdown Fears Drive Gold to Record Highs
European equity markets opened the week on a cautious positive note Monday, as investors positioned ahead of key U.S. labor data and closely monitored political wrangling in Washington over a potential government shutdown. By 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Stoxx 600 rose 0.3%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 …
Read More »Gold Soars to Fresh Record as Haven Demand Climbs on Shutdown Risks
Gold prices hit all-time highs in Asian trading on Monday, with investors flocking to the safe-haven asset amid mounting concerns over a possible U.S. government shutdown and continued bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold surged to $3,812.00 an ounce, while December futures touched $3,839.05/oz, extending a rally supported …
Read More »Asian Stocks Rebound on Tech Gains, Investors Await Central Bank Moves
Most Asian markets advanced on Monday as technology shares rebounded from last week’s steep sell-off, although caution prevailed with investors eyeing upcoming central bank meetings in Australia and India. Japanese equities underperformed as a stronger yen weighed on exporters, while Indian stocks continued to digest sharp declines from the prior …
Read More »Canada’s Economy Returns to Growth in July After Four-Month Pause
Canada’s real GDP rose 0.2% in July, exceeding forecasts and reversing June’s 0.1% drop, Statistics Canada reported. The rebound follows an annualized 1.6% contraction in Q2 as analysts watch for signs of recession. Key drivers of July’s growth: Goods-producing industries led the gain with a 0.6% increase after three months …
Read More »Trump Administration Asks Federal Court to Waive Order Concerning Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Trump’s Tariff Shockwaves: Pharma, Trucks, and Global Trade on Edge U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on Thursday, with headline measures including 100% duties on branded pharmaceuticals and 25% levies on heavy-duty trucks, set to take effect next week. The move adds to an already aggressive trade policy …
Read More »Bitcoin Sinks Below $110K as Options Expiry and Fed Outlook Weigh
Bitcoin extended its decline on Friday, falling below the key $110,000 mark and heading for its steepest weekly drop in months, as investors braced for one of the largest-ever cryptocurrency options expiries while awaiting U.S. inflation data for policy cues. Options Expiry Adds PressureThe world’s biggest cryptocurrency traded 1.8% lower …
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