The British Pound is gaining ground against the Japanese Yen, with GBP/JPY hovering near 199.30 on Tuesday, buoyed by diverging central bank policies and Yen weakness. As markets brace for UK inflation data and looming US-Japan trade talks, the pair faces a critical test—can it push past key levels or …

Equity markets experienced mixed performance as key economic indicators and significant policy developments influenced investor sentiment. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicated accelerating inflation in June, major banks commenced earnings season with varied results, and a notable shift in trade policy regarding artificial intelligence (AI) chips emerged, prominently featuring Nvidia. …

Crude oil prices are easing today, with markets shrugging off tariff tensions and focusing on steady supply shifts. WTI Light Crude Oil dips 0.17% to $65.505, while Brent Crude falls 0.49% to $68.71. As global demand wavers and production holds firm, the energy sector faces a pivotal moment—can prices stabilize …

The U.S. banking sector kicked off its second-quarter earnings season with a killer start, as major players like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of New York Mellon unveiled results that had investors buzzing. Despite economic turbulence from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and volatile markets, these financial giants …

The US Dollar is on a tear, with the Dollar Index (DXY) climbing above 98.70 — its strongest level in weeks — as fresh inflation data from June casts doubt on imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed a sharper-than-expected rise in …

Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed to 1.9% year-over-year in June, up from 1.7% in May, according to Statistics Canada’s Tuesday release. The uptick fell short of economists’ expectations of a 2% rise, but core inflation measures remained elevated, signaling persistent price pressures and reducing the likelihood of a Bank …

The EUR/JPY pair climbed to a fresh yearly peak, holding above 173.00 during Tuesday’s American trading session, a level not seen since July 12, 2024. The Euro extended gains against the Japanese Yen for the third straight session, driven by persistent Yen weakness fueled by wide interest rate differentials, import-driven …

US President Donald Trump announced progress in trade negotiations, hinting at imminent deals with global partners, while issuing a stark ultimatum to Russia for a Ukraine peace resolution. With trade tensions escalating and the Ukraine conflict unresolved, Trump’s dual focus on economic and geopolitical fronts underscores a high-stakes strategy to …

The second quarter earnings season for 2025, kicking off in mid-July, projects a modest 4.8% earnings growth for the S&P 500, the slowest since Q4 2023. This forecast, driven by persistent economic challenges like high interest rates, a cooling labor market, and trade policy uncertainties, signals cautious optimism. Early reports …

The US Dollar Index (DXY), tracking the US Dollar (USD) against major currencies, faces downward pressure, trading below the key 98.00 level on Monday. Market sentiment is cautious as investors assess new geopolitical risks sparked by President Donald Trump’s weekend tariff threats against the EU and Mexico.Adding to uncertainty, reports …