Gold prices faced a turbulent start to the week of August 11, 2025, dropping sharply to around $3,345 per troy ounce, a decline of nearly 1.5% on Monday, as optimism over potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks and a firmer risk appetite curbed safe-haven demand. December gold futures fell $80.50 to $3,410.80, …
Read More »Trump-Putin Summit Casts Shadow Over EUR/JPY as Markets Await Key Data
The EUR/JPY currency pair is holding steady as investors shift their focus to a crucial upcoming geopolitical event. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a potential end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. …
Read More »Bitcoin and Ether Surge as U.S. Crypto-Friendly Move Boosts Markets
Bitcoin extended its strong rebound on Monday, climbing 3.4% to $122,084.1 by 01:00 ET (05:00 GMT), staying within reach of its mid-July record high of over $123,000. The surge follows significant momentum from the latter part of last week, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order, which allowed retirement …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Tariff Deal Deadline and Inflation Report
The U.S. dollar remained relatively unchanged on Monday as investors awaited crucial events set to shape market expectations in the coming days. With Tuesday’s deadline looming for Washington and Beijing to finalize a tariff deal, alongside a key U.S. inflation report, the currency remains in a holding pattern ahead of …
Read More »European Shares Rise Amid Optimism Over Potential Ukraine Peace Deal
European stocks extended their gains on Monday, maintaining strong momentum from the previous week. Investors are buoyed by growing optimism over a potential peace agreement in Ukraine, while also shifting their focus towards upcoming U.S. inflation data and tariff negotiations set for later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 …
Read More »Gold Prices Decline Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data and Tariff Clarity
Gold prices saw a decline in Asian trade on Monday, as investors awaited key inflation data from the U.S. and sought clarity from the White House on upcoming tariff rulings affecting bullion bars. Gold Prices Dip Amid Market Uncertainty: Spot Gold: Spot gold fell 0.7%, reaching $3,376.24 an ounce. Gold …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline Amid U.S.-Russia Talks and Weak Chinese Inflation Data
Oil prices continued their downward trajectory in Asian trading on Monday, extending the sharp declines observed last week. Investors are closely watching the upcoming U.S.-Russia summit, while concerns about demand persist amid weak economic data from top oil importer China. Key Drivers of Oil Price Decline: U.S.-Russia Summit and Tariff …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Global Markets Grapple with Volatility as Tariffs and Policy Shifts Dominate
Global financial markets faced a turbulent week from August 4-8, 2025, marked by a fragile rebound overshadowed by escalating trade tensions, mixed economic signals, and shifts in central bank policy. U.S. stocks staged a recovery, with the tech sector leading gains, while European and Asian equities showed resilience despite trade-related …
Read More »Is Alaska’s August 15 Trump-Putin Summit A Potential Game-Changer for Global Markets?
On August 15, 2025, a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska could reshape global financial markets. With discussions centered on a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, the outcome of this summit has the potential to influence energy prices, stock indices, …
Read More »Euro Holds Near Weekly Highs Amid U.S. Dollar Weakness
The Euro (EUR) maintained strength against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday, August 8, 2025, with the EUR/USD pair trading at 1.1648, down slightly by 0.14% but holding close to the weekly high near 1.1700. The pair’s resilience comes as the dollar faces a weekly loss of over 1.84%, driven …
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