European stock markets closed higher on Thursday, July 24, 2025, buoyed by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to maintain interest rates and growing optimism over a potential US-EU trade deal that could ease punitive tariffs, particularly on steel. The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.24%, marking its second consecutive …
Read More »Gold and Silver Stumble as Robust US Jobs Data Offset Trade and Fed Uncertainty
Gold prices took a hit on Thursday, July 24, 2025, sliding over 0.50% during the North American session as strong US labor market data overshadowed weakening manufacturing activity and lingering trade concerns. Trading at $3,373 after peaking at $3,393, the XAU/USD pair reflected a tug-of-war between bullish safe-haven demand and …
Read More »US Dollar Holds Ground as Trade Deals and Trump’s Fed Visit Stir Market Dynamics
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the US Dollar found its footing after a turbulent midweek drop, bolstered by renewed optimism in global trade and heightened anticipation surrounding US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a basket of six …
Read More »ECB Rate Decision Bolsters Euro Amid Trade Optimism
The European Central Bank (ECB) has solidified expectations of a pause in interest rate cuts until at least year-end, boosting the euro and bond yields on Thursday, July 24, 2025. After maintaining rates at 2% following eight reductions over the past year, ECB President Christine Lagarde delivered an optimistic economic …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Dips as Retail Sales Falter and US Economic Signals Send Mixed Messages
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, July 24, 2025, ending a four-day decline as the USD/CAD pair steadied above the 1.3600 mark. This shift was driven by disappointing Canadian retail figures and a mixed bag of US economic data, which bolstered the US Dollar …
Read More »Cryptocurrency Market Update and Key Developments
The cryptocurrency market experienced varied performance on July 23, 2025, with most major assets recording declines. Below is a snapshot of the prices and their daily percentage changes:Bitcoin (BTC): $117,706.94, down 1.42%Ethereum (ETH): $3,551.29, down 4.13%Ripple (XRP): $3.1106, down 12.35%Tether (USDT): $1.0003, up 0.01%Binance Coin (BNB): $760.57, down 2.69%Solana (SOL): …
Read More »Landmark US-Japan Trade Pact Ignites Market Surge
On July 23, 2025, the United States and Japan announced a historic trade agreement, reshaping their economic partnership and sparking global financial market optimism. This landmark deal, featuring a 15% tariff on Japanese imports and a $550 billion Japanese investment in US infrastructure, has driven the S&P 500 and Nasdaq …
Read More »Trade Deal Sparks Gold Price Dip Below $3,400 Amid Market Optimism
Optimism surrounding a potential US-EU trade agreement, following a recent US-Japan deal, has pushed gold prices down to $3,389.015, a 1.24% decline. The US-Japan accord, which cut tariffs on Japanese auto exports from 25% to 15% and secured $550 billion for infrastructure, has eased global trade tensions, diminishing gold’s safe-haven …
Read More »Could U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Shift Eurozone Bond Yields and ECB Strategy?
The U.S.-Japan trade deal, finalized in July 2025, has reshaped global economic dynamics, impacting Eurozone bond markets and European Central Bank (ECB) policy. By cutting U.S. tariffs on Japanese auto exports from 25% to 15% and securing Japan’s $550 billion investment in U.S. infrastructure, the deal has eased trade tensions, …
Read More »Dow Jones Rallies as Trade Deal Progress Emerges
The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a significant surge on Wednesday, reaching its highest point in five months and approaching new all-time highs. This upswing was fueled by signals from the Trump administration indicating progress on trade agreements, which suggests a potential reduction in tariffs.EU Trade Deal Advances, Counter-Tariff Readiness …
Read More »