Crude oil prices faced downward pressure, with August WTI crude oil (CLQ25) declining 0.29% to $65.85 per barrel and Brent crude (UKOIL) dropping 0.29% to $68.97 per barrel. Concerns over a global oil supply glut, driven by potential increases in Iraqi and Saudi exports, outweighed support from EU sanctions on …

On Monday, July 21, 2025, global markets reeled as President Donald Trump, labeling Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “a failure,” fueled a criminal referral by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, accusing Powell of perjury over a $2.5 billion Fed renovation. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.67% to 97.806 from 98.462, …

U.S. stock indices advanced, with the S&P 500 up 0.56% to 6,331.81, the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.62% to 20,885.65, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.53% to 44,484.49, driven by optimism in Big Tech and easing tariff concerns. Alphabet jumped 2.21% to $190.04, while Tesla dipped 0.16% to $329.11 …

Gold climbed to $3,397.10, up 1.40% from $3,350.10, and silver (XAG/USD) rose 2.02% to $38.94, driven by a declining U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) and falling US Treasury yields. The DXY, at 97.806, fell 0.67% from 98.462, reflecting trade uncertainties, while 10-year Treasury yields dropped to 4.65%, boosting the appeal of …

The Euro weakened against the Japanese Yen, with the EUR/JPY pair trading just above 172.00, down from its multi-year high of 173.25. Escalating EU-U.S. trade tensions, led by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, alongside Japan’s post-election stability under Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, are driving market …

The U.S. dollar posted weekly gains after prevailing over a range of competing market forces throughout the past week. President Donald Trump last week threatened to impose a 30% tariff on the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1st. Market turbulence—sparked by President Trump’s remarks and trade policy actions—persisted throughout …

American Express unveiled a standout second-quarter performance for 2025 on Friday, July 18, 2025, exceeding analyst predictions with an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.08, surpassing the anticipated $3.87, a 5.43% beat. Revenue hit $17.86 billion, topping the $17.7 billion forecast by a slim 0.9%. Despite these gains, shares slid …

Oil prices softened this week, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settling at $67.34 per barrel as of 11:58 PM EEST on Friday, July 18, 2025, amid supply disruptions in Iraq and the gradual unwinding of OPEC+ production cuts during peak US summer demand. This volatile mix, unfolding against a backdrop …

US markets closed with mixed results on Friday, July 18, 2025, as gains in Utilities, Consumer Goods, and Basic Materials lifted some stocks, while Oil & Gas, Healthcare, and Telecoms dragged others down. With the Dow dipping, the question arises—can this balance hold, or will broader trends dominate?Market Snapshot and …

Silver (XAG/USD) holds steady around $38.25 on Friday, following a 14-year high of $39.13 earlier this week. Supported by a bullish technical setup, the metal faces a pivotal moment—can it break through resistance, or will consolidation persist?Technical Support Fuels OptimismSilver remains anchored within an ascending channel on daily and weekly …