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 …
Read More »Bitcoin Drops Below $116,000 as Caution Mounts Ahead of U.S. Fed Meeting and Crypto Policy Report
Bitcoin faced a decline on Friday, dropping below $116,000 amidst growing caution in the market. The cryptocurrency fell by 1.8% to $115,555.4 as of 01:28 ET (05:28 GMT), pressured by large wallet movements and profit-taking after a record high above $123,000 last week. Whale Movements and Profit-Taking Pressure The drop …
Read More »European Stocks Dip Amid Trade Uncertainty; Oil Prices Rise on Trade Optimism
Corporate Woes Amid Tariff Concerns and EU-U.S. Trade Deal Talks European stocks faced a dip on Friday as concerns about the economic impact of ongoing tariff disputes lingered, despite optimistic talk of a potential trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (EU). The DAX in Germany fell 0.9%, …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise as Trade Optimism Outweighs Venezuela Supply Concerns
Market Outlook Supported by Trade Talks and Supply Disruptions Oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by positive sentiment surrounding U.S. trade talks and the potential for increased oil demand, despite concerns over a possible increase in supply from Venezuela. Brent crude futures rose by 20 cents, or 0.29%, to …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise as Trade Optimism Outweighs Venezuela Supply Concerns
Market Outlook Supported by Trade Talks and Supply Disruptions Oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by positive sentiment surrounding U.S. trade talks and the potential for increased oil demand, despite concerns over a possible increase in supply from Venezuela. Brent crude futures rose by 20 cents, or 0.29%, to …
Read More »US Markets Mixed as Strong Earnings Clash with Tariff Tensions
US stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as robust corporate earnings fueled gains in technology and telecom sectors, while tariff uncertainties and disappointing results in other industries weighed on the broader market. The S&P 500 eked out a 0.07% gain, securing its fourth consecutive record …
Read More »European Markets Rally as ECB Holds Rates and US-EU Tariff Deal Nears, Steel Still Hoping
European stock markets closed higher on Thursday, July 24, 2025, buoyed by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to maintain interest rates and growing optimism over a potential US-EU trade deal that could ease punitive tariffs, particularly on steel. The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.24%, marking its second consecutive …
Read More »Gold and Silver Stumble as Robust US Jobs Data Offset Trade and Fed Uncertainty
Gold prices took a hit on Thursday, July 24, 2025, sliding over 0.50% during the North American session as strong US labor market data overshadowed weakening manufacturing activity and lingering trade concerns. Trading at $3,373 after peaking at $3,393, the XAU/USD pair reflected a tug-of-war between bullish safe-haven demand and …
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