XAU/USD declines 0.84% as a strengthened US Dollar weighs on gold prices; trade uncertainties persist. US economic data shows mixed signals, with lower inflation yet robust growth, impacting gold demand. Geopolitical friction escalates as trade disputes with China resurface. Gold prices retreated on Friday, falling below the $3,300 mark as …

The Euro and US Dollar find themselves locked in a complex dance, with seemingly positive US inflation figures clashing against a backdrop of escalating trade hostilities. This dynamic creates a challenging environment for global markets, compelling both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank to navigate divergent economic paths …

The latest inflation data offers a moment of respite, yet the economic landscape remains clouded by significant policy uncertainty, posing a complex challenge for the Federal Reserve. While recent figures suggest a cooling of price pressures, the erratic nature of trade policies introduces a volatile element that could swiftly alter …

U.S. stock markets experienced a downturn at the start of trading on Friday, driven by renewed tensions in trade negotiations between the United States and China. Reports highlighting the stalled talks contributed to a cautious mood among investors, leading to declines across major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped …

Since April 2025, President Donald Trump has sparked global controversy by imposing sweeping tariffs on imports to the United States, targeting major economies including China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico, and several Arab nations. The tariffs, ranging from 10% on general imports to as high as 145% on Chinese goods, …

The global economic stage is buzzing with tension, and three key figures—Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—are at the heart of the action. Recent developments in U.S.-China trade negotiations and U.S. monetary policy have thrust these leaders into the spotlight, as their …

Japan’s government bond (JGB) market is facing significant turbulence as yields on super-long bonds (20-, 30-, and 40-year maturities) have surged to historic peaks in May 2025, raising concerns about the nation’s fiscal sustainability and its potential to unsettle global financial markets. On Thursday, the 10-year JGB yield stabilized at …

Late Thursday, San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly commented on the uncertainty surrounding White House trade policies, which have led the Federal Reserve to adopt a wait-and-see approach. With steep import tariffs looming, policymakers are evaluating their potential ripple effects on the US economy, as markets reflect this uncertainty …

The Euro (EUR) strengthened against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, with traders eyeing Japan’s forthcoming inflation data and Germany’s Retail Sales figures due on Friday. As of now, the EUR/JPY pair is trading at 163.83, marking a daily increase of 0.17%. These key economic releases are poised to provide …

Bitcoin experienced a pullback during Thursday’s trading session, stepping back from its peak levels since February 2025. The earlier surge was fueled by optimistic remarks about the future of cryptocurrencies delivered at the Bitcoin 2025 annual conference.Investor interest appears to be shifting toward lower-valued cryptocurrencies, driven by economic cycle factors …