The US economy is demonstrating resilience despite concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, with high-yield bonds and recent job data providing optimistic signals. On July 11, 2025, high-yield bond spreads remain narrow, indicating low investor concern about corporate defaults. Concurrently, the US added 147,000 jobs in June 2025, exceeding …
Read More »US Stocks Tumble as Trump’s Tariff Escalation Sparks Market Uncertainty
US stocks declined significantly on Friday, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, citing fentanyl concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 276 points (0.6%), the S&P 500 dropped 0.3% to 6,247 points after hitting a record high the previous day, and …
Read More »US Dollar and T-Yields Steady Amid Trade Tensions and Tariff Threats
Overview of Recent DevelopmentsThe US Dollar has gained modest strength, supported by renewed trade tensions following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. On Friday, the US Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.30% to 97.89, hovering below key resistance levels of 97.80–98.00, with support from the 9-day EMA at 97.50. Concurrently, the 10-year …
Read More »After Remarkable Surge Past $118,000, Bitcoin Stabilizes Amid Risk-On Sentiment, Regulatory Developments
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) reached a new all-time high above $119,000 on July 11, 2025, driven by strong bullish momentum in risk assets, before stabilizing at $117,645, up 1.42% for the day. The cryptocurrency’s surge aligns with a broader market rally, as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite hit a record high earlier in …
Read More »European Stocks Fall Amid U.S. Tariff Threats
European shares dropped on Friday, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s heightened tariff threats against the European Union causing market jitters. Investors were left awaiting further details on potential levies for the 27-nation bloc. Key Market Movements: STOXX 600: The pan-European index fell 0.7% to 548.98 points at 08:29 GMT, although …
Read More »Gold Prices Rise Amid Tariff Threats and Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Friday, recovering some recent losses as safe-haven demand was boosted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of more trade tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Key Market Movements: Gold Prices: Spot gold rose 0.5% to $3,341.27 an ounce, while gold …
Read More »Euro Declines Amid US Economic Strength
The euro has experienced downward pressure since the start of trading on Thursday, July 10, 2025, driven by a stronger US dollar. Improved US employment data and mixed signals from the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting have bolstered the dollar, impacting the EUR/USD pair. The pair fell to 1.1697, down from …
Read More »Trump’s Tariff Threats Weigh on Japanese Yen
Yen Faces Downward Pressure: The Japanese yen has faced significant pressure since the release of Japan’s inflation data on July 10, 2025. The USD/JPY pair climbed to 146.21, slightly below the previous day’s close of 146.30, with intraday trading ranging from a low of 145.75 to a high of 146.78. …
Read More »U.S. Stocks Climb on Economic Optimism, Fed Signals,
Strong Labor Market Fuels Market Confidence U.S. stock markets have shown resilience, climbing steadily during Thursday’s trading session, driven by renewed investor confidence following positive labor market data. Weekly unemployment claims dropped to 227,000, down from 233,000 the previous week and below market expectations of 235,000. This decline suggests a …
Read More »Federal Reserve Signals Rate Cuts Amid Economic Stability
Robust Economy Fuels Policy OptimismRecent economic indicators point to a resilient U.S. economy, with steady growth and a balanced labor market creating a favorable environment for policy adjustments. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly emphasized that growth remains solid, with unemployment claims holding steady and no significant …
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