China’s foreign exchange reserves soared to $3.3174 trillion by June 2025, marking a $32.2 billion (0.98%) increase from May and sustaining a 19-month streak above $3.2 trillion, according to official data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). The People’s Bank of China (PBC) also bolstered its gold reserves …
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On Tuesday, the EUR/USD pair, the world’s most traded currency pair, edged up 0.09% to 1.1718, driven by optimism over a potential U.S.-EU trade deal and solid Eurozone economic data. President Donald Trump announced a letter outlining tariff rates could be sent to the EU within two days, while confirming …
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President Donald Trump announced a forthcoming letter to the EU within two days outlining tariff details and confirmed a 10% tariff on BRICS nations to uphold U.S. economic standards, emphasizing the rate as “low and fair.” The EU, locked in urgent trade talks with the U.S., is pursuing a deal …
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As of July 8, 2025, at 19:13 GMT+3, the spot gold price stands at $3,297.175 per ounce, down 1.18% daily, reflecting a short-term correction from a previous close of $3,336.44. Over longer periods, gold has shown significant strength, with a 23.84% increase over six months, 25.60% year-to-date, and 37.98% over …
Read More »Sterling’s Slide: Can the Pound Weather UK Fiscal Woes and Fed Caution?
The British Pound is losing ground against the US Dollar, with GBP/USD dipping below the 20-day simple moving average at 1.3596. A mix of UK fiscal anxieties and a cautious Federal Reserve stance is dampening demand for Sterling. As markets grapple with looming trade tariffs and economic uncertainties, the Pound …
Read More »GBP/USD Stalls as Trump’s Tariffs and Policy Splits Pressure Markets
The Pound Sterling hovers near 1.3638 on July 7, 2025, caught between US-Iran tensions, US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, and diverging Fed-BoE policies. As markets brace for trade disruptions and UK tax hikes, this analysis unpacks the forces holding GBP/USD steady and what’s next.Dollar Gains Amid Tariff and Geopolitical …
Read More »Treasury Yields Climb as Trump’s Tariffs Stir Oil Market Concerns
US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements on July 7, 2025, targeting imports from Japan and South Korea at 25% effective August 1, have pushed US Treasury yields higher, signaling inflation fears that ripple through oil markets. This analysis explores the oil market’s response and broader asset implications.Yields Surge on Tariff-Driven …
Read More »Oil prices defy expectations post OPEC’s Decision
On Monday, oil prices defied expectations, climbing despite OPEC+’s surprise production hike, fueled by US-Iran tensions and tariff threats. As supply dynamics shift, this analysis dives into oil’s resilience, its market ripple effects, and the path ahead.Oil Defies OPEC+ Supply SurgeOPEC+’s decision to add 548,000 barrels per day starting August …
Read More »EUR/JPY Climbs: Are Trump’s Tariffs and EU Trade Hopes a Game-Changer?
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 …
Read More »Trump Targets Japan and South Korea with a Separate 25% Tariff
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 …
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