On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that India offered to slash tariffs on American goods to zero, a statement that has raised eyebrows amid escalating trade tensions. This announcement coincided with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s show of solidarity with Chinese and Russian leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization …
Read More »Is NVIDIA’s Stock Surge Masking an AI Bubble?
NVIDIA’s stock dipped 2.3% on Thursday, just hours after the company announced record-breaking sales for its second quarter of 2025. Despite reporting adjusted earnings of $1.08 per share and revenues of $46.74 billion—surpassing Wall Street’s expectations of $1.01 per share and $46.05 billion—the market’s reaction suggests growing unease. Investors are …
Read More »Did Trump’s Tariffs Really Bring in $8 Trillion?
A celebratory post from the White House’s official X account, timed for Labor Day, praised President Donald Trump’s trade policies but ignited widespread controversy by claiming that tariffs generated “$8 trillion” in revenue for the United States. Accompanying the post was an image of Trump holding a signed document proclaiming …
Read More »September’s Shadow: Historical Volatility Clashes with AI Momentum and Global Policy Shifts
September has earned a fearsome reputation in financial circles, frequently ushering in turbulence for traded assets and testing investor resolve. Over nearly a century of data, major equity indices like the S&P 500 have averaged a 1% drop during this month, driven by seasonal factors such as lighter summer trading …
Read More »Bitcoin Slips to Two-Month Low as Traders Eye U.S. Jobs Data and ETF Outflows
Bitcoin extended losses on Monday, sliding to its weakest level in two months as heavy whale selling, soft ETF flows, and broader risk-off sentiment weighed on the crypto market. Bitcoin Hits Fresh Two-Month Low The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 0.8% to $107,994.6 by 02:42 ET (06:42 GMT). It earlier touched …
Read More »Dollar Slips Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data; Fed Independence Concerns Linger
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as investors turned their attention to a busy week of labor market data that could determine the size of an anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut later this month. Dollar Under Pressure The dollar eased 0.04% against the yen to 146.98, extending a 2.5% monthly …
Read More »Oil Prices Fall as Supply Fears Ease, Demand Outlook in Focus
Oil prices slipped in Asian trading on Monday, extending last month’s losses as traders discounted the likelihood of immediate supply disruptions from potential secondary sanctions on Russian crude and instead focused on Chinese factory data for demand cues. Brent October futures: $67.21 (-0.4%) WTI crude futures: $63.78 (-0.4%) August performance: …
Read More »Weekly market wrap: jobs data in focus
The past trading week was marked by a series of impactful developments, ranging from key economic data releases and ongoing tensions between the Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump, to the market reaction following the earnings report of semiconductor giant Nvidia. This weekly summary highlights the main factors that influenced …
Read More »Will Bitcoin Soar to $190K or Stumble? The Crypto Market’s Wild Ride
Bitcoin’s price Dednesday, October 15, 2025rice has dipped to $108,392, down 3.72% or $4,189, reflecting a volatile yet promising market. Despite a 3.74% drop in the last day, a 3.64% decline over the week, and an 8.10% slide in the past month, Bitcoin boasts a remarkable 83.58% gain over the …
Read More »Will the US Dollar’s Rebound Hold Ahead of Next Fed’s Decision?
The US Dollar (USD) has rebounded, ending a three-week decline, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) recovering from yearly lows near 98.00. As markets await the Federal Reserve’s September 17 meeting, a packed economic calendar could shape the USD’s path. With US markets closed for Labor Day on September 1, …
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