The looming U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report on Friday has garnered a significant amount of attention, yet many analysts believe Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s subsequent speech will hold far greater sway over market sentiment.In a climate fraught with trade tensions and evolving economic forecasts, investors are keenly focused on …

The US Dollar is experiencing a sharp decline, plummeting towards the 102.00 mark as a confluence of factors shakes investor confidence. President Trump’s recently announced “Liberation Day” tariff plan, coupled with surprisingly weak economic data, has ignited fears of a looming economic slowdown, sending shockwaves through global markets. This sudden …

A significant shift in global oil markets occurred as major oil-producing nations announced a larger-than-anticipated supply increase, triggering a sharp drop in crude prices. The decision, made by a coalition of key oil-producing countries, will see an additional 411,000 barrels per day entering the market beginning next month.This move, intended …

On April 3, 2025, prominent Fitch ratings agency issued a stark warning about the U.S. economy, slashing its 2025 GDP growth forecast and pointing the finger at a bold new tariff policy dubbed “Liberation Day.” Announced just a day earlier, these tariffs impose a minimum 10% rate on all U.S. …

From early 2025 to April 3, the U.S. stock market has navigated a turbulent phase marked by sharp volatility and liquidity declines, driven by factors like inflation, trade wars, and quantitative tightening, with examples like Gensol Engineering underscoring pressures on individual firms. For investors, this period demands flexible strategies to …

The Pound Sterling (GBP) surged to a near six-month high against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, breaching the 1.3200 mark, as President Donald Trump’s unexpectedly aggressive tariffs sent shockwaves through the global markets, igniting fears of a looming US recession. The dramatic rise in the GBP/USD pair was fueled …

The US stock market found bullish momentum on “Tariff Day,” as investors assessed the impact of the Trump administration’s much-anticipated announcement of “reciprocal” tariffs. The market rally, despite concerns over potential disruptions, showcased the resilience of equity indices and investor confidence in economic fundamentals.A Milestone in Trade PolicyTuesday saw the …

In a fiery address from the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled what he called “Liberation Day” for American industry—a sweeping plan to impose a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. trading partners, coupled with steeper duties targeting dozens of countries he accused …

In a whirlwind trading session, stocks surged on Wednesday, shrugging off earlier losses as investors braced for President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated tariff rollout. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average tacked on 268 points, a 0.6% increase. The day had started …

Saudi Arabia is bracing for a challenging financial landscape in 2025, with public debt projected to climb to 29.9% of GDP by year-end, up from 29.3% in 2024. To address a funding gap estimated at $37 billion, the Kingdom plans to tap into debt markets and explore alternative financing avenues. …