European equity markets mostly advanced on Tuesday, extending a cautious rebound as investors weighed corporate earnings, moderate economic data, and a glimmer of hope for relief from U.S. trade tariffs. As of 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 1.3% U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.7% France’s CAC 40 edged 0.1% …
Read More »Gold Eases Slightly but Holds Near Record Highs Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Recession Fears
Gold prices dipped modestly in Asian trading on Tuesday, but remained within striking distance of record highs, as safe-haven demand held firm amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and growing fears of a global economic slowdown. As of 01:51 ET (05:51 GMT): Spot gold was down 0.4% at $3,224.60 per ounce …
Read More »Bouncing Back: Can Bitcoin Sustain the Recovery Amid Global Shifts?
The crypto market’s 2% dip to $2.8 trillion on Monday belies a broader story of resilience, with Bitcoin clawing its way above $85,100 after a 15% surge from last week’s $74,500 low. Solana and Ethereum are riding bullish waves, and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF outflows are slowing, hinting at renewed …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: RBA Minutes and UK Jobs Data In Focus
The U.S. dollar’s slide into a fourth week of losses underscores a shifting global landscape, with investors buoyed by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a brighter risk appetite. As attention turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest meeting minutes and the UK’s labor market report, these releases promise …
Read More »US Dollar Stages Modest Recovery Amid Lingering Stagflation Fears
The US Dollar Index (DXY) saw turbulent trading near the 99 level during Monday’s session, rebounding slightly after touching a three-year low. Despite ongoing concerns over tariff uncertainties, declining consumer confidence, and heightened inflation expectations, the index stabilized around 99.60. These issues continue to weigh heavily on market sentiment. Technically, …
Read More »Tariffs Present a Major Economic Challenge, Says Fed’s Waller
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has described the current administration’s tariff policies as one of the most substantial shocks to the US economy in recent decades. These measures could prompt the central bank to reduce interest rates to stave off a recession, though they might also be a strategic negotiating …
Read More »Bitcoin Steadies as Tariff Relief Offers Breather, But Trade War Fears Persist
Bitcoin held steady on Monday, stabilizing after a period of intense volatility, as investor sentiment improved slightly on the back of temporary U.S. tariff exemptions on electronics from China. However, ongoing trade war tensions, weak risk appetite, and recession fears kept gains in check across crypto markets. As of 02:13 …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Climb as Tariff Relief Lifts Tech, Goldman Earnings in Focus
U.S. stock index futures rose sharply on Monday, boosted by relief over the temporary exemption of electronics from President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on Chinese imports. Investors also looked ahead to a busy week of corporate earnings and Federal Reserve commentary, with hopes that improving sentiment could sustain recent gains. …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher on U.S. Tariff Exemptions, Strong China Imports — But Trade War Caps Gains
Oil prices ticked up slightly on Monday, lifted by a combination of U.S. tariff exemptions on electronic goods and a sharp rebound in China’s crude imports for March. However, concerns over an escalating U.S.-China trade war and its impact on global economic growth continued to limit gains. As of 08:22 …
Read More »European Stocks Rally on Tariff Relief Hopes, Eyes Turn to ECB Meeting
European equity markets opened the week with solid gains on Monday, buoyed by news that the White House will exempt electronics from its steep reciprocal tariffs, easing fears of an immediate hit to global tech supply chains. The move lifted risk sentiment, especially across tech-heavy sectors, although caution lingered over …
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