Composite PMI Falls Below Expectations Amid Trade, Tax, and Wage Pressures The UK economy is facing early signs of stagnation as July’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data revealed a decline in business activity at the start of the third quarter of 2025. The composite PMI dropped to 51.0 in …
Read More »Gold Prices Fall as U.S.-Japan Trade Deal and Tech Earnings Boost Risk Appetite
Gold prices dipped on Thursday, continuing a downward trend following recent highs, as a U.S.-Japan trade deal and strong earnings from tech companies boosted risk appetite, reducing demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Market Overview: Spot gold dropped 0.3% to $3,378.93 an ounce. Gold futures fell 0.4% to $3,384.60/oz. Despite …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid U.S. Crude Stock Decline and Trade Deal Optimism
Oil prices inched higher during Asian trading on Thursday, with data showing a significant drop in U.S. crude stockpiles providing some support, although concerns over U.S. tariffs and trade negotiations ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline kept investors cautious. Market Overview: Brent Oil Futures for September rose 0.3% to $68.69 …
Read More »Cryptocurrency Market Update and Key Developments
The cryptocurrency market experienced varied performance on July 23, 2025, with most major assets recording declines. Below is a snapshot of the prices and their daily percentage changes:Bitcoin (BTC): $117,706.94, down 1.42%Ethereum (ETH): $3,551.29, down 4.13%Ripple (XRP): $3.1106, down 12.35%Tether (USDT): $1.0003, up 0.01%Binance Coin (BNB): $760.57, down 2.69%Solana (SOL): …
Read More »Landmark US-Japan Trade Pact Ignites Market Surge
On July 23, 2025, the United States and Japan announced a historic trade agreement, reshaping their economic partnership and sparking global financial market optimism. This landmark deal, featuring a 15% tariff on Japanese imports and a $550 billion Japanese investment in US infrastructure, has driven the S&P 500 and Nasdaq …
Read More »Dow Jones Rallies as Trade Deal Progress Emerges
The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a significant surge on Wednesday, reaching its highest point in five months and approaching new all-time highs. This upswing was fueled by signals from the Trump administration indicating progress on trade agreements, which suggests a potential reduction in tariffs.EU Trade Deal Advances, Counter-Tariff Readiness …
Read More »Euro Holds Firm Against Swiss Franc as ECB Decision and US-EU Trade Hopes Loom
The Euro is regaining its footing against the Swiss Franc, with the EUR/CHF currency pair rebounding to 0.9331 during American trading hours on July 23, 2025, after dipping to an intraday low of 0.9293. This recovery comes as traders adjust their positions ahead of a pivotal European Central Bank (ECB) …
Read More »Despite US-Japan Trade Deal, Dollar Struggles Amid Political Tensions
The US Dollar is finding its footing after a turbulent week, as global trade dynamics and political pressures shape market sentiment. On July 23, 2025, the currency stabilized following a sharp three-day decline, buoyed by a landmark $550 billion trade deal with Japan that eased fears of escalating trade wars. …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady After U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Boosts Global Trade Sentiment
Oil prices were relatively stable on Wednesday following three consecutive days of losses, with a boost from a U.S.-Japan trade agreement that raised optimism for global trade. Price Movements and Market Sentiment As of 0907 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $68.47 per barrel, while …
Read More »Bitcoin Edges Higher Amid U.S.-Japan Trade Deal, But Consolidation Persists
Bitcoin traded slightly higher on Wednesday, continuing its recent consolidation phase after surging to record highs earlier this month. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose by 0.5%, reaching $118,582.7 as of 02:10 ET (06:10 GMT). Bitcoin’s Rangebound Trading Amid Broader Market Sentiment Bitcoin has been trading within a narrow range since …
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