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 …
Read More »Bitcoin Slips as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Market Sentiment
Bitcoin experienced a slight decline on Tuesday, dropping 0.5% to $108,224.20, as new U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump dampened investor risk appetite. The cryptocurrency has remained range-bound in recent sessions, with traders reluctant to make large bets amid growing uncertainty about the global economic landscape. Trump’s Tariff Announcement …
Read More »European Stocks Edge Higher Amid Trade Uncertainty
European stocks experienced modest gains on Tuesday as investors assessed the latest news on U.S. trade tariffs and awaited further developments on potential trade agreements. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany was up by 0.3%, the CAC 40 in France climbed by 0.1%, and the FTSE …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Dollar Strength
Gold prices held steady in Asian trade on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats spurred some safe-haven demand. However, a recovery in the dollar limited further gains in metal markets, as traders remained cautious amid trade uncertainty. Trump’s Tariff Threats and Postponement of Deadline Gold prices rose …
Read More »EUR/JPY Climbs: Are Trump’s Tariffs and EU Trade Hopes a Game-Changer?
The EUR/JPY pair is riding a wave of optimism, fueled by prospects of a US-EU trade deal and a robust German economic rebound. However, US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Japanese imports, effective August 1, has put the Japanese Yen under strain. As markets eye a …
Read More »Stock Futures Slide Amid Trade Uncertainty and Concerns Over Tariffs
U.S. stock index futures fell Monday, as growing uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade tariff plans overshadowed market sentiment. Market Overview At 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 115 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures dropped 32 points, or 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slipped 145 points, …
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