The EUR/JPY pair is riding a wave of optimism, fueled by prospects of a US-EU trade deal and a robust German economic rebound. However, US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Japanese imports, effective August 1, has put the Japanese Yen under strain. As markets eye a …

On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea, effective from August 1.Trump shared screenshots on his Truth Social platform of two letters addressed to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung regarding these tariffs.The …

President Donald Trump’s tariff threats targeting over 100 countries by July 9, 2025, coupled with heightened US-Iran tensions, have sparked market unease, propelling the US Dollar as a safe-haven. With trade and geopolitical risks mounting, this analysis explores the market fallout and what lies ahead.Dollar Surges on Safe-Haven FlowsFears of …

Three things dictated price action in financial markets last week, including reaching a trade deal between USA and Vietnam, positive US jobs data, and passing “the Big Beautiful Bill”. The recent appreciation of the U.S. dollar was driven by improving investor sentiment toward America’s trade outlook, supported by Friday’s robust …

Modest Gains Amid Holiday-Thinned TradingThe EUR/USD pair edged up by 0.18% on Friday, trading at 1.1778, despite thin market liquidity due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday, according to The Independent. The modest gain, which contributed to a weekly increase of 0.53%, came as investors grappled with escalating tensions over …

Global stock markets faltered on Friday, gripped by uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline loomed, even as U.S. equities continued their record-breaking surge, according to The Independent. The threat of steep import taxes cast a shadow over investor confidence, particularly in Europe and Asia, while Wall …

The British Pound (GBP) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with GBP/JPY slipping below 197.61, retreating from the 198.00 level. Rising safe-haven demand ahead of the July 9 U.S. tariff deadline and UK political tensions have curbed Sterling’s strength. With U.S. markets closed for Independence Day, the Yen’s gains reflect …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices hovered near $65.70, down 0.82%, reflecting cautious trading amid U.S. Independence Day market closures. With traders eyeing the OPEC+ meeting on July 5 and the looming July 9 U.S. tariff deadline, WTI remains locked in a tight range. Subdued demand signals and a …

Gold (XAU/USD) climbed above $3,330, driven by a weakening U.S. Dollar and renewed concerns over U.S. fiscal sustainability following the passage of a major tax and spending bill. With U.S. markets closed for Independence Day, tariff uncertainties and the bill’s $3.3 trillion deficit impact have bolstered gold’s safe-haven appeal. The …

The US session on July 4, 2025, is expected to be subdued due to the Independence Day holiday, with US markets closed. However, forex and commodity markets remain active, influenced by several key factors. These include stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for June, which showed a gain of 147,000 …