European stocks rose on Monday, marking a four-month high, as a U.S.–EU trade deal brought relief to markets, helping to avoid the imposition of higher tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline. The agreement boosted sentiment in key sectors, particularly pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Market Movement The pan-European STOXX 600 index …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Trade Deal Optimism and Fed Rate Decision
Gold prices stabilized in Asian trade on Monday, following three consecutive days of declines, as optimism surrounding a new U.S.–EU trade deal curbed demand for the safe-haven asset and boosted overall market sentiment. Gold Price Movements Spot Gold edged up 0.1% to $3,340.25 an ounce, while Gold Futures gained 0.1% …
Read More »Bitcoin Rebounds Above $119,000 Amid U.S.-EU Trade Deal Optimism
Bitcoin prices edged higher on Monday, rebounding from two-week lows, buoyed by positive sentiment surrounding the recent U.S.-EU trade agreement. Despite this recovery, Bitcoin remained range-bound as traders awaited key developments this week, including the U.S. Federal Reserve’s meeting and the U.S. crypto policy report due on July 30. Bitcoin’s …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise on Trade Deal Optimism and Future Demand Expectations
Oil prices inched higher on Monday after the U.S. and European Union (EU) reached a trade agreement that alleviated tariff concerns and boosted expectations for future energy demand. As of 21:47 ET (01:47 GMT), Brent Oil Futures for September delivery were up 0.3%, trading at $68.66 a barrel, while West …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Earnings, Trade Wins and Fed Talks Shape the Week
US President Donald Trump has announced that a trade deal has been struck between the US and the EU following a private meeting between the US president and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The President of the European Commission confirmed there would be tariffs of …
Read More »Will Cracks Emerge in US-Japan Trade Deal?
Discrepancies Over Investment and Profits:A seemingly triumphant announcement of a preliminary trade deal between the United States and Japan earlier this week is now facing scrutiny, as details emerging from Japanese officials suggest the agreement’s terms may be far less settled than initially portrayed by the White House. While the …
Read More »Political Firewalls Weaken: Are Powell’s Stance, Fed’s Independence Still Under Threat?
A significant shift is underway in the political landscape surrounding the Federal Reserve. While President Donald Trump has historically challenged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the central bank’s monetary policy decisions, a long-standing “firewall” of support from Republican lawmakers is now showing signs of degradation. This erosion of traditional …
Read More »Oil Under Pressure: Brent and WTI Drop as Supply Surges and Demand Outlook Clouds
Global oil markets are facing renewed pressure, with both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil prices sliding. WTI has slipped below the key $65 mark, currently trading at $65.13 per barrel, reflecting daily losses exceeding 1.50%. Brent, the international benchmark, is also seeing declines, trading near $68.46 per …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Climb As Countdown For Fed’s Policy Meeting Begins
As financial markets gear up for the central bank’s pivotal meeting next week, the US 10-Year Treasury yield is experiencing a slight dip, currently standing at 4.388%. This marginal decline of 0.012 percentage points, or 0.27%, suggests a subtle shift in investor sentiment as the countdown to key monetary policy …
Read More »Euro Stands Strong Amidst Global Trade Disputes
The Euro has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent months, emerging as a top performer among major global currencies despite the ongoing backdrop of international trade disputes. Since the US President’s announcement on reciprocal tariffs earlier this year, the Euro has been the second strongest G10 currency, trailing only the safe-haven …
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