European shares climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism for a potential trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union (EU) following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent trade agreement with Japan. The broad rally was led by the automotive sector, which saw significant gains in light of favorable trade …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip as U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Eases Risk Concerns, But Market Uncertainty Persists
Gold prices experienced a slight pullback on Wednesday, retreating marginally from the strong gains seen earlier this week. The dip was influenced by the announcement of a trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, which helped boost risk appetite and dampened the demand for safe-haven assets like gold. At 01:20 …
Read More »Copper Blazes to Record Highs: Tariffs Fuel Market Frenzy
Copper prices ignited global markets, soaring to a new all-time high as traders braced for a looming 50% U.S. tariff set to hit next month. The most active September copper futures on the U.S. market surged 1.6% to $5.732 per pound, marking a historic peak, while London contracts climbed 0.8% …
Read More »US Markets Blaze Through Volatility: Stocks Mixed as Tariffs Hit General Motors Hard
U.S. stock markets delivered a dynamite performance, navigating a whirlwind of corporate earnings and trade developments with mixed results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.44%, bucking the trend, while the S&P 500 hovered near flat, and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.28%. Investors grappled with General Motors’ tariff-driven profit slump …
Read More »Market Drivers-US Session: Trade Tensions and Fed Autonomy Steer Markets
The US Dollar weakened further on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, dropping to two-week lows around 97.30 as risk sentiment improved despite ongoing trade uncertainties and heightened Trump-Powell tensions. This shift raises a key question—will these dynamics continue to shape currency and commodity movements into Wednesday, July 23? Here’s what to …
Read More »Trump Targets Powell: Fed Chair’s Exit Looms in 8 Months
US President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, predicting Powell’s departure from the central bank within eight months. Speaking at a White House meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22, 2025, Trump called for lower interest rates and questioned the Fed’s …
Read More »Trump Targets Fed’s Powell Over Housing Woes, Cites High Interest Rates
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a meeting with Philippines President Bongbong Marcos, blaming high interest rates for housing market struggles. This latest outburst follows weeks of the White House openly challenging the Fed’s political independence, as …
Read More »Gold Surges Past $3,400 as Trade Tensions and Fed Concerns Boost Safe-Haven Appeal
Gold (XAU/USD) is climbing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, breaking the $3,400 mark with a near 1% gain by 2:57 PM EEST, driven by escalating trade disputes and doubts over the Federal Reserve’s autonomy. This rally sparks a key question—can gold maintain its upward trajectory, or will competing assets cap …
Read More »European Shares Drop Amid Earnings Mixed Bag and U.S. Tariff Concerns
European stocks faced a down day on Tuesday, with corporate earnings reports mixed and investors increasingly anxious ahead of key tariff negotiations between the U.S. and its trading partners. The Euro STOXX 600 index extended its losses, down by 0.6%, while bourses in Germany and France declined 1.1% and 0.8%, …
Read More »Bitcoin Retreats Amid Profit-Taking and Tariff Uncertainty
Bitcoin took a step back on Tuesday, leading a broader decline in cryptocurrency prices as investors cashed in on the recent stellar run-up in digital asset prices. After hitting record highs over $123,000, Bitcoin’s recent rally faced a sharp pullback, with the token dropping 1% to $117,210.3 by 01:40 ET …
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