Bitcoin experienced a slight dip on Wednesday, continuing its rangebound performance as persistent uncertainty around U.S. trade deals and the sweeping tax bill continued to dampen investor sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency remained firmly within its established $103,000 to $108,000 trading range that has characterized much of June. At 01:14 …
Read More »European Shares Edge Higher as Investors Eye U.S. Trade Talks and Tax Bill
European stocks posted modest gains on Wednesday, led by industrial miners, as investors tracked any signs of progress in U.S. trade negotiations with key global partners. With the July 9 tariff deadline looming, there was heightened attention on the potential for significant developments in global trade relations. The pan-European STOXX …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade Uncertainties
1. Gold Prices Maintain Gains Amid U.S. Fiscal and Trade UncertaintyGold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday after two days of sharp gains, bolstered by growing concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit following the Senate’s passage of President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending megabill. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade deals, …
Read More »Dow Soars 426 Points as Investors Shift from Tech to Healthcare; Tesla Plunges Amid Trump-Musk Feud
Dow Soars 426 Points as Investors Shift to Healthcare; Tesla Plunges Amid Trump-Musk Feud The U.S. stock market opened the third quarter with mixed performance, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 426 points, a 1% gain, driven by a rotation from technology to defensive sectors like healthcare. The S&P …
Read More »Central Bank Titans Convene in Sintra: Powell, Lagarde, and Bailey Tackle Global Monetary Challenges
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 …
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