Annual CPI: 2.0% (unchanged from June) Core CPI (excluding food and fuel): 2.3% Month-on-Month CPI: 0.0% (flat after a 0.3% gain in June) Key Highlights: Inflation Dynamics: Inflation remains within the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target, easing pressure on policymakers for further rate cuts after the end of the easing …
Read More »Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Heading for Weekly Gains
Current Price Movement: Brent Crude: Up 19 cents (+0.26%) at $71.89 a barrel U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI): Up 20 cents (+0.29%) at $69.46 a barrel Weekly Performance: Brent on course for a 5% weekly gain, and WTI for a 6.6% weekly gain. Impact of U.S. Trade Tensions: U.S. Tariffs: …
Read More »Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Heading for Weekly Gains
Current Price Movement: Brent Crude: Up 19 cents (+0.26%) at $71.89 a barrel U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI): Up 20 cents (+0.29%) at $69.46 a barrel Weekly Performance: Brent on course for a 5% weekly gain, and WTI for a 6.6% weekly gain. Impact of U.S. Trade Tensions: U.S. Tariffs: …
Read More »Gold Prices Stabilize Amid U.S. Trade Tensions and Dollar Strength
Gold Prices: Spot gold inched up 0.2% to $3,396.25 an ounce, while Gold Futures were steady at $3,348.10/oz by 01:58 ET (05:58 GMT) on Friday. However, gold is heading for a third straight weekly loss, as a surging U.S. dollar dampens demand, despite the safe-haven demand spurred by escalating U.S. …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: All Eyes On NFP
The U.S. dollar is riding a wave of momentum, stretching its gains into a sixth consecutive day and hitting fresh two-month highs. This surge comes as investors digest the latest central bank update and rising inflation data, all while bracing for tomorrow’s pivotal Nonfarm Payrolls release. The market is buzzing …
Read More »Gold’s Rollercoaster Ride Explained: Soaring High as the Dollar Stumbles!
As the clock strikes 10:49 PM EEST on July 31, 2025, gold is riding a thrilling wave, climbing steadily since the U.S. trading session kicked off today. The precious metal has surged to $3,295 per ounce, marking a solid 0.6% gain from yesterday’s close of $3,275, as the U.S. dollar …
Read More »Euro’s Trade Turmoil: EUR/CHF Plummets as Swiss Franc Shines
As the financial markets close in on 10:14 PM EEST on July 31, 2025, the EUR/CHF currency pair has taken a dramatic dive, hitting its lowest point since May 5 and extending a four-day losing streak. Trading near 0.9280, the pair has shed nearly 0.60% this week, reflecting growing unease …
Read More »NFP Countdown: What Investors and Traders Can Expect
As the clock ticks down to the release of the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report tomorrow, August 1, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET, investors and traders are bracing for a pivotal moment that could dramatically reshape the financial landscape. With less than 12 hours remaining, the anticipation is electric, fueled by …
Read More »Microsoft’s $4 Trillion Triumph: A Tech Titan Rewrites the Rules
As the trading day winds down on July 31, 2025, at 08:44 PM EEST, Wall Street is still buzzing from a historic milestone: a leading tech giant has smashed through the $4 trillion market valuation barrier, joining an elite club previously occupied by just one other innovator. This remarkable feat, …
Read More »Fed’s Rate Hold Shakes Up Asset Classes
The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, July 30, sent varied signals across major asset classes, from equities to cryptocurrencies. Announced amid economic uncertainty and political pressures from President Donald Trump, the decision, coupled with Fed Chai Jerome Powell’s cautious outlook, influenced markets in distinct …
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