Pharma’s Rough Ride: Why Are US Lawmakers Still Buying In?Pharmaceutical stocks are having a turbulent 2025, taking a beating from President Donald Trump’s aggressive economic policies. Threats of tariffs and demands for steep price cuts have rocked the industry. Yet, financial disclosures reveal that U.S. lawmakers have poured up to …
Read More »How Have Powell’s Hawkish Rhetoric Rattled Key Asset Markets?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish, measured rhetoric during his June 2025 House testimony sent gold prices tumbling, compounded by easing Middle East tensions. XAU/USD fell 1.52% to $3,315.818, reflecting a weaker US Dollar and fading safe-haven demand. Other assets, including the dollar, silver, Treasuries, and oil, also shifted. This …
Read More »Canada’s Inflation Holds Steady: What’s Next for the Bank of Canada?
Canada’s inflation rate remained at 1.7% in May 2025, according to Statistics Canada, signaling a complex economic landscape for the Bank of Canada (BoC) as it approaches its July 30 rate decision. While the data shows progress in some areas, persistent pressures and looming tariff impacts raise questions about the …
Read More »Which Power, Utilities Stocks Can Beat the Heat This Summer
As summer temperatures rise, so does the demand for electricity, putting the nation’s power grids to the test. This year, the challenge appears even greater, with anticipated electricity demand projected to increase by 10 gigawatts (GW) compared to last year—more than double the increase seen between 2023 and 2024. While …
Read More »US Dollar Declines Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire
The US Dollar faces downward pressure as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran shifts market sentiment, overshadowing hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar against six major currencies, has slipped below 98.00, trading near 97.65, just above its June low …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Trump’s Israel-Iran Ceasefire Announcement, Oil Prices Ease
U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, offering investors some much-needed relief after 12 days of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The announcement calmed market jitters that had weighed on global risk assets and stoked inflation fears. …
Read More »European Stocks Rise on Optimism Over Israel-Iran Ceasefire; Crude Prices Fall on Supply Relief
European stock markets surged on Tuesday, driven by renewed optimism over a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran, while investors await U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. Stock Market PerformanceBy 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), major European indices saw significant gains. The DAX in Germany rose by 1.9%, …
Read More »Bitcoin Rises Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire Announcement, Broader Crypto Markets Follow Suit
Bitcoin saw a significant jump on Tuesday, rising 3.2% to $105,042.5, supported by a broader improvement in risk sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. This development raised hopes for a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, potentially ending days of hostilities. While …
Read More »Gold Prices Drop as Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Easing Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices fell by more than 1% on Tuesday as easing geopolitical tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran prompted investors to move away from safe-haven assets. Spot Gold fell 1.1% to $3,332.57 an ounce by 02:00 ET (06:00 GMT), marking its lowest …
Read More »On A Day of Market Surprises: Geopolitical Jitters and Fed Signals – What’s Next for Investors?
On June 23, 2025, global markets displayed resilience as stocks climbed and oil prices plummeted following Iran’s restrained missile strikes on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq. This response to heightened Middle East tensions, coupled with dovish signals from Federal Reserve officials, offers a moment to reflect on the forces …
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