European stocks experienced a positive rally on Thursday, with investors focused on a steady stream of new corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX in Germany gained 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France rose by 1.2%, and the FTSE 100 in the …
Read More »Oil Prices Rebound on Strong Economic Data and Easing Trade Tensions
Oil prices saw a modest increase on Thursday, recovering from declines in the previous three sessions, driven by stronger-than-expected economic data from major oil consumers and signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and key global players. Brent crude futures rose by 24 cents, or 0.35%, to $68.76 per …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip Amid Improved Risk Appetite and Stronger Dollar, While Uncertainty Over Tariffs Remains
Gold prices saw a slight decline during Asian trading on Thursday due to an improvement in risk appetite, following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who downplayed concerns that he would prematurely remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite this, the overall demand for gold remained relatively high, driven by …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Brace for UK Jobs Data and US Retail Sales Amid Dollar Pullback
The US Dollar hit a speed bump, snapping a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated under renewed selling pressure. The pullback was triggered by fleeting rumors—later downplayed—that President Donald Trump might move to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Compounding the dollar’s woes were softer-than-expected US …
Read More »WTI and Brent Crude Slide as OPEC+ Supply Surge Overshadows US Inventory Draw
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped on July 16, 2025, falling 0.15% to $65.325 per barrel, while Brent crude oil followed suit, declining 0.26% to $68.60 per barrel. Both benchmarks faced downward pressure despite a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories, as rising OPEC+ production and persistent demand …
Read More »European Shares Mixed Amid Trade Uncertainty and Earnings Reports
European stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, as investors reacted to weak earnings updates, trade negotiations, and corporate performance expectations. Key Market Movements: STOXX 600 Index: Fell 0.2% to 544.14 points. Germany’s DAX: Up 0.1%. Spain’s IBEX: Rose 0.7%. UK’s FTSE 100: Gained 0.2%. France’s CAC 40: Flat. ASML’s …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Up as U.S. Inflation Data Fuels Dollar, Safe Haven Demand Remains Strong
Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, recovering some overnight losses after stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation data boosted the dollar and dampened expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. However, ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade tariffs, the Federal Reserve’s independence, and geopolitical tensions continued to support demand for safe-haven assets like gold. …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise as OPEC+ Maintains Demand Outlook and U.S. Crude Inventories Increase Modestly
Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after two days of losses, as OPEC+ expressed confidence in global demand despite an increase in output, and investors weighed a slight rise in U.S. crude inventories. Key Highlights: Brent Crude: Brent futures for September rose 0.4% to $69.01 per barrel. WTI Crude: U.S. West …
Read More »Silver Flexes Bullish Muscle: Targeting Fresh Highs Amidst Soaring Demand
Silver has decisively broken through critical resistance levels, signaling the official onset of a robust bull market. Analysts pinpoint a convergence of bullish technicals, tightening supply-demand dynamics, and a pronounced historical undervaluation, all propelling silver towards a potential retest of its $50 per ounce historical high.While gold consistently hit records, …
Read More »Trump Blazes Ahead: Tariffs, Jets, and Global Power Plays
On Tuesday, July 15, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a remarkable array of trade moves, tariff threats, and economic demands, shaking up global markets. From securing a massive trade deal with Indonesia to pushing for access to India’s vast market, Trump kept the world on edge. He also issued a …
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