The U.S. economy is entering a period of unprecedented uncertainty, driven by a sweeping array of new tariffs introduced by the current administration, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking at a high-profile economic forum in Chicago, Powell described these trade policies as a historic shift, unparalleled in modern …

Recent social media buzz has sparked claims that the European Union is set to ban American credit cards and payment platforms like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. However, these assertions misrepresent the EU’s actual plans. Far from outlawing these services, the European Central Bank is pushing for the creation of a …

Gold prices have shattered records, surging to an unprecedented $3,330 per ounce, driven by a potent mix of economic and geopolitical factors. Investors are flocking to the safe-haven metal as fears of persistent inflation, escalating tensions in key global regions, and uncertainty surrounding monetary policies grip markets. The relentless climb …

As global trade uncertainties intensify, the European Central Bank (ECB) is gearing up to reduce interest rates for the third time in 2025, with a pivotal decision slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025. Market expectations are firmly set on a 25-basis-point cut, with a 94% probability, though a modest 6% …

Global Markets Buzz as US Dollar Rebounds and Central Banks Take Center StageThe US Dollar took a breather from its recent sell-off on Tuesday, staging a modest recovery that pushed the US Dollar Index (DXY) above the critical 100.00 mark. Despite lingering trade tensions, market anticipation is running high ahead …

The USD/JPY pair nudged higher on Tuesday, flirting with the 143 mark as it carved out modest gains within its daily range. While the uptick offers a flicker of optimism ahead of the Asian trading session, the broader technical landscape remains shrouded in bearish signals, casting doubt on the sustainability …

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, driven by U.S. policy adjustments and a rebound in China’s crude oil imports. Brent crude futures increased by 27 cents, or 0.42%, to $65.15 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 26 cents, also up 0.42%, to $61.79. The …

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, U.S. Treasury yields experienced a notable decline, reflecting heightened volatility in financial markets during the second day of the new trading week. This dip follows a turbulent period marked by trade tensions that shook global markets, threatening the long-standing status of U.S. Treasury bonds as …

U.S. stock market took a breather on April 14, 2025, with major indexes posting modest declines as investors braced for a flurry of economic reports and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, closing at 5,687.54, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.4% to end at 18,398.92. The Dow Jones Industrial …

Bank of America (BAC) kicked off the 2025 earnings season with a strong performance, reporting first-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations despite a challenging economic backdrop. The bank posted a net income of $7.4 billion, up 11% from the previous year, translating to earnings per share of $0.90, which …