U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to agree to a new nuclear deal following Israel’s large-scale airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites early on Friday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that the “next already planned attacks” could be even more brutal, urging Tehran to …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Drop as Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate, Oil Prices Surge
U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply on Friday after escalating tensions in the Middle East, triggered by Israel’s military strike on Iran. The attack raised fears of broader regional instability and sent shockwaves through global markets, weakening risk sentiment. Israel’s large-scale strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were aimed at preventing …
Read More »Bitcoin Prices Drop Amid Middle East Tensions and Risk-Off Sentiment
Bitcoin prices tumbled on Friday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East, following Israel’s large-scale airstrikes on Iran, triggered a broad flight from risk assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 3.6%, dropping to $104,070.20 as of 02:14 ET (06:14 GMT). Risk-Off Sentiment as Israel Strikes Iran Israel launched “Operation Rising …
Read More »European Stocks Drop as Israel Strikes Iran, Crude Prices Surge
European stocks took a sharp downturn on Thursday, while crude oil prices surged, following Israel’s large-scale airstrikes on Iran. The strikes ignited concerns over the potential for regional escalation and the impact on global growth. At 03:02 ET (07:02 GMT), the DAX index in Germany dropped 1.4%, the CAC 40 …
Read More »Asian Equity Markets Fall as Israel-Iran Tensions Rise and Trade Concerns Persist
Asian equity markets saw sharp declines on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East, following Israel’s strikes on Iran, sparked a broad risk-off sentiment. Investors were also rattled by fresh trade worries after President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of increasing auto tariffs soon. Middle East Tensions Trigger …
Read More »Oil Prices Surge as Israel Strikes Iran
Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Friday after Israel launched a major pre-emptive strike on Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East and sparking fears of broader conflict and potential disruptions to global oil supplies. As of 21:22 ET (01:22 GMT), Brent Oil Futures for July delivery jumped 8.5% …
Read More »Euro Soars to Near Three-Year High as PPI Data and Trump’s Tariffs Sink US Dollar
The Euro surged against the US Dollar for the second consecutive day, nearing a three-year high, as a confluence of disappointing US economic data and President Trump’s renewed tariff threats sent the Greenback reeling. The EUR/USD pair advanced over 0.70%, trading around 1.1575 after briefly breaking past 1.1600.The catalyst for …
Read More »Why Do U.S. Bond Yields Keep Declining?
U.S. bond yields experienced a significant setback on Thursday following the release of producer price indices that fell below expectations, heightening anticipation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates before year-end. Yields were further pressured by robust demand for U.S. government bonds, driven by their inverse relationship with bond …
Read More »Silver Surges Above $36 as US Dollar Hits Three-Year Low
Silver (XAG/USD) has staged a strong recovery, climbing past $36.00 after hitting a five-day low of $35.46. This rebound, driven by a sharp decline in the US Dollar to a three-year low, signals robust bullish momentum. Trading at $36.30 with a 0.25% daily gain late in Thursday’s North American session, …
Read More »US Stocks Defy Geopolitical Tensions as Producer Prices Ease
US stock markets climbed on Thursday, shrugging off geopolitical uncertainties as softer-than-expected producer price data fueled optimism for Federal Reserve rate cuts by year-end 2025. Lower borrowing costs typically create a favorable environment for corporate growth, boosting stock performance and attracting investors. This upward momentum persisted despite trade and geopolitical …
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