The U.S. dollar’s slide into a fourth week of losses underscores a shifting global landscape, with investors buoyed by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a brighter risk appetite. As attention turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest meeting minutes and the UK’s labor market report, these releases promise …
Read More »Gold Declines as Investor Focus Shifts Back to US Treasury Bonds
Gold prices slipped at the start of Monday’s trading session, driven by renewed investor interest in US Treasury bonds, which saw increased demand at the beginning of the new week. This resurgence follows a period of waning confidence in bonds as one of the safest assets in global financial markets.Futures …
Read More »US Dollar Stages Modest Recovery Amid Lingering Stagflation Fears
The US Dollar Index (DXY) saw turbulent trading near the 99 level during Monday’s session, rebounding slightly after touching a three-year low. Despite ongoing concerns over tariff uncertainties, declining consumer confidence, and heightened inflation expectations, the index stabilized around 99.60. These issues continue to weigh heavily on market sentiment. Technically, …
Read More »US and Japan Gear Up for High-Stakes Trade Talks, with Implications for USD/JPY
As Japan and the United States gear up for crucial trade negotiations set to begin in Washington on Thursday, global markets are closely observing the proceedings. These discussions position Japan as the first major economy to engage with the current US administration following a significant tariff announcement earlier this month. …
Read More »Tariffs Present a Major Economic Challenge, Says Fed’s Waller
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has described the current administration’s tariff policies as one of the most substantial shocks to the US economy in recent decades. These measures could prompt the central bank to reduce interest rates to stave off a recession, though they might also be a strategic negotiating …
Read More »GBP/USD Eyes 1.3200 and Beyond Amid Dollar Weakness and Tariff Optimism
The GBP/USD pair has kicked off the trading week on a strong note, revisiting the 1.3200 level as the British pound extends its bullish run. Fueled by persistent weakness in the US dollar, the so-called “Cable” has notched its fifth consecutive daily advance, reaching multi-day highs near the 1.3200 mark. …
Read More »Oil Prices Surge to $61.40 as Trade War Fears Ease, but China Tensions Linger
Oil prices climbed to near $61.30 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) during Monday’s North American trading session, fueled by growing optimism that the global trade war may be less severe than feared. Investors are increasingly confident that trade disputes will remain largely confined to the United …
Read More »Market weekly recap: Gold is the king
It was a very busy week in financial markets as US president Donald Trump continues escalation of his trade attacks on a large number of states, which ended in a 90-days pause of tariffs enforcement on all countries, excluding China which was targeted by the maximum duties with “immediate” enforcement. …
Read More »Trade War Tensions Rise: Global Markets Brace for Impact
The United States has ignited a fierce trade war with China, escalating tensions that could reshape the global economy. New tariffs, some exceeding 100% on Chinese goods, have sparked immediate retaliation from Beijing, which raised duties on American imports to 125%. This tit-for-tat exchange follows a bold U.S. strategy to …
Read More »Gold Soars to Record High as Trade War Escalates and Inflation Worries Grip Markets
Gold prices surged by over 2% on Friday, hitting a new all-time high of $3,245, as investors sought refuge in the precious metal amidst a rapidly escalating trade dispute between the United States and China, coupled with persistent inflation uncertainty. The flight to safety was further amplified by a significant …
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