On July 1, 2025, the picturesque town of Sintra, Portugal, became the epicenter of global economic discourse as the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum on Central Banking brought together some of the world’s most influential central bankers. Among them were Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, Christine Lagarde, President …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Pull Back Amid Trade and Fiscal Policy Uncertainty
1. Market Overview and Trade SentimentU.S. stock futures slipped on Tuesday, retreating from recent record highs as investors digested the latest headlines on trade and fiscal policy. At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down by 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures fell 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped 0.2%. …
Read More »European Stocks Steady Ahead of Trade Deadline and Key Inflation Data
Global Market Caution Amid U.S. Trade Negotiations European stocks traded cautiously on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of the Trump administration’s looming July 9 tariff deadline and the release of crucial inflation data. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany gained 0.1%, the CAC 40 …
Read More »Gold Prices Jump Amid Trade Uncertainty and Weaker Dollar
Gold Surges as Safe-Haven Demand Increases Gold prices saw a notable increase in Asian trade on Tuesday, driven by heightened safe-haven demand due to rising uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade negotiations and concerns over President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff deadline. Spot gold rose 0.8%, reaching $3,328.71 per ounce, while Gold Futures …
Read More »Bitcoin Struggles Amid Risk-Off Sentiment and Trade Uncertainty
Bitcoin experienced a decline on Tuesday, extending its overnight losses as broader market sentiment soured due to growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs and the fiscal implications of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cut bill. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 1.5%, trading at $106,811.6 by 01:39 ET (05:39 GMT), …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Weakens Amid Fiscal Worries and Trade Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar lingered at its weakest level against the euro since September 2021 on Tuesday, driven by growing fiscal concerns surrounding President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending bill and continued uncertainty over trade deals. Investors are increasingly betting on a more aggressive pace of monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve …
Read More »Explainer: Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill: Features, Impacts, and Market Dynamics (June 2025)
Overview of the Legislative ProposalIn June 2025, President Donald Trump’s proposed tax and spending bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” has emerged as a cornerstone of his second-term economic agenda. This ambitious legislation aims to permanently extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which reduced corporate tax …
Read More »Key Events and Data to Watch This Week
As global markets head into a holiday-shortened trading week in the U.S., several key developments are set to shape investor sentiment. The focus will be on the ongoing debate in the Senate regarding President Donald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending bill, crucial job market data due on Thursday, and Tesla’s upcoming second-quarter …
Read More »Bitcoin Rises Amid Optimism Over U.S. Trade Deals and Rate Cuts; Altcoins Lag Behind
Bitcoin rose on Monday, alongside broader cryptocurrency markets, as risk appetite surged with optimism over potential U.S. trade deals and growing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The world’s largest cryptocurrency advanced by 1% to $108,358.7 by 01:10 ET (05:10 GMT), breaking out of the trading range …
Read More »Gold Prices Rebound Amid Weaker Dollar and Trade Optimism, Platinum Soars
Gold prices rebounded from a one-month low in Asian trade on Monday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While safe-haven demand for gold remained subdued due to optimism surrounding potential U.S. trade deals, the precious metal found some support. Spot Gold …
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