European stocks edged higher on Thursday, showing resilience despite the latest round of trade tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Investors appeared to remain cautiously optimistic, even amid the increasing uncertainty surrounding global trade relations. U.S. President Trump Imposes New Tariff Rates On Wednesday, President Trump sent out letters …
Read More »Trump Escalates Global Trade Shake-Up with New Tariffs on Seven Countries
President Donald Trump intensified his aggressive trade policy on Wednesday, announcing a fresh wave of double-digit tariffs targeting imports from seven additional countries, effective August 1, unless favorable trade agreements are reached. The move, revealed through screenshots shared on Truth Social, underscores Trump’s commitment to reshaping America’s global trade relationships …
Read More »US Dollar Rises Amid Tariff Escalation Ahead of FOMC Minutes
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) held steady at 97.64, up 1.5% from its July 1 low of 96.38, after peaking at 97.75, near its all-time high of 98.00. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff campaign, targeting six additional nations with 20%–30% duties and imposing a 50% copper tariff, has bolstered safe-haven …
Read More »Tesla Inc. Faces Challenges in 2025 Amid Political Controversies and Declining EV Sales
Tesla Inc. has faced significant challenges in 2025, reflected in its financial performance and market activity. In the second quarter of 2025, the company delivered 384,122 vehicles, marking a 13.5% decline from 443,956 units delivered in the same period of 2024. Despite stable production levels at 410,244 vehicles, slightly below …
Read More »Dollar Strengthens as Trade Concerns and Tariff Threats Drive Market Movements
The U.S. dollar strengthened to a more than two-week high against the yen on Wednesday, following new trade-related proclamations by U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes after the U.S. leader announced 25% tariffs on Japan and several other trade partners, adding to market uncertainty. Dollar Gains Amid Tariff News The …
Read More »Dollar Wavers as Markets Await FOMC Minutes and Trade Developments
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) edged up to near 98.00, but failed to sustain early gains, reflecting cautious market sentiment. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements targeting Japan and South Korea, alongside anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s June FOMC Minutes on July 9, have kept investors on …
Read More »U.S. Treasury Yields Climb as Tariff Threats Weaken Yen
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, U.S. Treasury bond yields experienced a notable uptick as financial markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, particularly his announcement of new tariffs targeting major trading partners like Japan and South Korea. Rising Treasury Yields and Market FocusThe yield on the benchmark 10-year …
Read More »Stock Market Wobbles as Tariff Push and Copper Duties Rattle Investors
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 down 0.07% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.37%, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.06%. President Donald Trump’s firm stance on an August 1 tariff deadline and new 50% copper import duties unsettled markets. Despite a three-week tariff reprieve, concerns over …
Read More »U.S. Prepares for New Trade Announcements and Copper Tariffs by August
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed plans to release 15 to 20 new trade-related directives within the next 48 hours. He also indicated that tariffs on copper imports are expected to be introduced by late July or early August, targeting a critical material used in electronics, construction, and renewable energy …
Read More »Despite short-term declines, strong investor demand for gold and silver features FY2025
As of July 8, 2025, at 19:13 GMT+3, the spot gold price stands at $3,297.175 per ounce, down 1.18% daily, reflecting a short-term correction from a previous close of $3,336.44. Over longer periods, gold has shown significant strength, with a 23.84% increase over six months, 25.60% year-to-date, and 37.98% over …
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