In May, US consumer sentiment staged a recovery, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rising to 98.0 from a revised 86.0 (previously 85.7), bouncing back from the prior month’s decline.The upswing in consumer morale was fueled by evolving views on current business and labor market conditions. The Present Situation …
Read More »Gold’s Brief Breather: Is This the Calm Before Another Surge?
Down -0.47%, trading at 3,342.47 per ounce, at the time of writing, gold prices experienced a modest pullback this week, a movement largely attributed to a temporary de-escalation of trade tensions and thin market activity. However, this dip appears to be a fleeting moment in a broader bullish narrative for …
Read More »Lagarde: US Policies Could Bolster Euro’s International Role
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated on Monday that “US policies are strengthening the euro’s international role.” However, she did not directly discuss the central bank’s interest rate decisions.Lagarde also noted that “global fragmentation and the shift away from multilateralism pose risks to the European economy, …
Read More »Oil Strives to Break Free from Downward Spiral
Persistent Decline Amid Tariff ConcernsFutures contracts for crude oil continued their decline from the start of Monday’s trading session, May 26, 2025, as renewed fears over customs tariffs and their potential negative impacts on the U.S. and global economies resurfaced, alongside waning consumer confidence.Relief in U.S.-EU Trade TalksDespite the downward …
Read More »U.S. Stock Markets Closed with Expectations of Declines in Next Session
Markets Pause for Memorial DayThe New York Stock Exchange remained closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. However, market sentiment points to a likely downturn in U.S. stock prices during Tuesday’s opening session, driven primarily by technology stocks. This anticipated decline follows threats from U.S. President …
Read More »Dollar Rises As Trump’s Tariff Pause Offers Glimmer of Hope in EU Trade Saga
The U.S. dollar is staging a notable recovery in early week trading, buoyed by a sudden de-escalation of trade tensions between the United States and the European Union. A last-minute extension of a threatened 50% tariff on European goods by U.S. President Donald Trump has offered markets a much-needed sigh …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Stagflation Risks Loom as U.S. Fiscal and Trade Policies Stir Market Turmoil
U.S. Dollar: Under Pressure from Debt and TradeThe U.S. dollar continued its decline for the third consecutive trading day, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropping to 99.58 points on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, compared to the previous day’s close of 100.12 points, recording a high of 99.99 points and …
Read More »Gold Surges Beyond $3,350 as Trump’s Trade War Rhetoric Intensifies
Gold Climbs Amid Trade TensionsGold prices soared nearly 2% on Friday, May 23, 2025, reaching $3,359 after rebounding from a daily low of $3,287, driven by heightened safe-haven demand. The rally, which marked a 5% weekly gain, was spurred by a weakening U.S. dollar following President Donald Trump’s threat to …
Read More »U.S. Treasury Yields Drop as Trump’s Tariff Threats Spark ‘Sell America’ Wave
Yields Decline Amid Trade War FearsU.S. Treasury yields fell across the curve on Friday, May 23, 2025, with the 10-year note yield slipping two basis points to 4.509%. The decline was triggered by President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff threats, including a proposed 25% tariff on iPhones not manufactured in the …
Read More »GBP/USD Climbs Beyond 1.3500 to a Three-Year Peak on Robust UK Retail Sales and Dollar Weakness
Pound Soars to Highest Level Since February 2022The GBP/USD pair surged past 1.3500, reaching 1.3538 on Friday, May 23, 2025, marking its highest level since February 2022 and gaining nearly 0.80% during the U.S. trading session. The pound’s rally was fueled by a combination of strong UK retail sales data …
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