The British Pound is losing ground against the US Dollar, with GBP/USD dipping below the 20-day simple moving average at 1.3596. A mix of UK fiscal anxieties and a cautious Federal Reserve stance is dampening demand for Sterling. As markets grapple with looming trade tariffs and economic uncertainties, the Pound …

The Pound Sterling hovers near 1.3638 on July 7, 2025, caught between US-Iran tensions, US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, and diverging Fed-BoE policies. As markets brace for trade disruptions and UK tax hikes, this analysis unpacks the forces holding GBP/USD steady and what’s next.Dollar Gains Amid Tariff and Geopolitical …

US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements on July 7, 2025, targeting imports from Japan and South Korea at 25% effective August 1, have pushed US Treasury yields higher, signaling inflation fears that ripple through oil markets. This analysis explores the oil market’s response and broader asset implications.Yields Surge on Tariff-Driven …

On Monday, oil prices defied expectations, climbing despite OPEC+’s surprise production hike, fueled by US-Iran tensions and tariff threats. As supply dynamics shift, this analysis dives into oil’s resilience, its market ripple effects, and the path ahead.Oil Defies OPEC+ Supply SurgeOPEC+’s decision to add 548,000 barrels per day starting August …

The EUR/JPY pair is riding a wave of optimism, fueled by prospects of a US-EU trade deal and a robust German economic rebound. However, US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Japanese imports, effective August 1, has put the Japanese Yen under strain. As markets eye a …

On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea, effective from August 1.Trump shared screenshots on his Truth Social platform of two letters addressed to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung regarding these tariffs.The …

President Donald Trump’s tariff threats targeting over 100 countries by July 9, 2025, coupled with heightened US-Iran tensions, have sparked market unease, propelling the US Dollar as a safe-haven. With trade and geopolitical risks mounting, this analysis explores the market fallout and what lies ahead.Dollar Surges on Safe-Haven FlowsFears of …

Three things dictated price action in financial markets last week, including reaching a trade deal between USA and Vietnam, positive US jobs data, and passing “the Big Beautiful Bill”. The recent appreciation of the U.S. dollar was driven by improving investor sentiment toward America’s trade outlook, supported by Friday’s robust …

Modest Gains Amid Holiday-Thinned TradingThe EUR/USD pair edged up by 0.18% on Friday, trading at 1.1778, despite thin market liquidity due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday, according to The Independent. The modest gain, which contributed to a weekly increase of 0.53%, came as investors grappled with escalating tensions over …

Global stock markets faltered on Friday, gripped by uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline loomed, even as U.S. equities continued their record-breaking surge, according to The Independent. The threat of steep import taxes cast a shadow over investor confidence, particularly in Europe and Asia, while Wall …