The scope of the current approach to imposing customs tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, will reportedly narrow, seemingly canceling the tariffs that were scheduled to be applied to certain sectors. Instead, a reciprocal tariff will be imposed targeting a specific group of countries that account for the …

The dollar/yen continues to rise since the start of daily trading, driven by pressure from economic data and statements from the central bank that lean toward quantitative easing, in contrast to the direction taken by Japanese monetary authorities. The pair climbed to 150.69 compared to the previous daily close of …

U.S. stock futures remained largely unchanged on Monday night, following a day of significant gains in the major averages. The uptick in the markets came as investors grew hopeful that President Donald Trump might scale back his initial plans for extensive tariffs. Futures linked to the S&P 500 saw a …

Investors are gearing up for a pivotal week packed with critical economic data, Federal Reserve insights, and a flurry of earnings reports from retail and consumer giants. With consumer sentiment showing signs of strain and the Fed sticking to its current rate stance, all eyes are on whether this week’s …

Economic Signals Send Mixed Messages Monday’s preliminary Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for March painted a fragmented picture of global economies. In Europe, France’s PMI readings from S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) surpassed expectations and February’s figures in both manufacturing and services, yet still signaled contraction. Germany and …

Global financial landscape this week were shaped by a convergence of trade policy upheavals, measured responses from central banks, and supply-side pressures, resulting in a dynamic interplay of volatility and strategic adjustments. This analysis explores movements in gold, crude oil, U.S. equities, cryptocurrencies, and key currency pairs, with a focus …

Gold prices dipped on Friday, with XAU/USD trading at $3,019, down 0.81%, marking a second consecutive day of retreat as traders locked in profits ahead of the weekend. Despite this pullback, the precious metal is on track to secure weekly gains, buoyed by a resilient US Dollar, with the US …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a rollercoaster session on Friday, flirting with the 42,000 mark before settling near its opening level. Investors found themselves navigating a complex landscape marked by a lack of significant economic data and mounting pressures from expiring options contracts. Adding to the uncertainty, U.S. …

Oil prices edged higher on Friday, securing a second straight week of gains as tighter supply expectations took hold, driven by fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and OPEC+’s latest production strategy. Brent crude futures climbed 16 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $72.16 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

On Friday, March 21, 2025, the cryptocurrency market shows cautious dynamics. Bitcoin trades around $84,117, down 2.08%, while Ethereum dips to $1,971. The total market cap hovers at $2.75 trillion to $2.86 trillion, up 0.49%, though trading volume fell 6.49% to $98.3 billion. The Fear & Greed Index at 26 …