Optimism surrounding a potential US-EU trade agreement, following a recent US-Japan deal, has pushed gold prices down to $3,389.015, a 1.24% decline. The US-Japan accord, which cut tariffs on Japanese auto exports from 25% to 15% and secured $550 billion for infrastructure, has eased global trade tensions, diminishing gold’s safe-haven …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady After U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Boosts Global Trade Sentiment
Oil prices were relatively stable on Wednesday following three consecutive days of losses, with a boost from a U.S.-Japan trade agreement that raised optimism for global trade. Price Movements and Market Sentiment As of 0907 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $68.47 per barrel, while …
Read More »European Stocks Rally as Hopes for EU-U.S. Trade Deal Rise
European shares climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism for a potential trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union (EU) following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent trade agreement with Japan. The broad rally was led by the automotive sector, which saw significant gains in light of favorable trade …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip as U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Eases Risk Concerns, But Market Uncertainty Persists
Gold prices experienced a slight pullback on Wednesday, retreating marginally from the strong gains seen earlier this week. The dip was influenced by the announcement of a trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, which helped boost risk appetite and dampened the demand for safe-haven assets like gold. At 01:20 …
Read More »Copper Blazes to Record Highs: Tariffs Fuel Market Frenzy
Copper prices ignited global markets, soaring to a new all-time high as traders braced for a looming 50% U.S. tariff set to hit next month. The most active September copper futures on the U.S. market surged 1.6% to $5.732 per pound, marking a historic peak, while London contracts climbed 0.8% …
Read More »Market Drivers-US Session: Trade Tensions and Fed Autonomy Steer Markets
The US Dollar weakened further on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, dropping to two-week lows around 97.30 as risk sentiment improved despite ongoing trade uncertainties and heightened Trump-Powell tensions. This shift raises a key question—will these dynamics continue to shape currency and commodity movements into Wednesday, July 23? Here’s what to …
Read More »Gold Surges Past $3,400 as Trade Tensions and Fed Concerns Boost Safe-Haven Appeal
Gold (XAU/USD) is climbing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, breaking the $3,400 mark with a near 1% gain by 2:57 PM EEST, driven by escalating trade disputes and doubts over the Federal Reserve’s autonomy. This rally sparks a key question—can gold maintain its upward trajectory, or will competing assets cap …
Read More »European Shares Drop Amid Earnings Mixed Bag and U.S. Tariff Concerns
European stocks faced a down day on Tuesday, with corporate earnings reports mixed and investors increasingly anxious ahead of key tariff negotiations between the U.S. and its trading partners. The Euro STOXX 600 index extended its losses, down by 0.6%, while bourses in Germany and France declined 1.1% and 0.8%, …
Read More »Oil Prices Slide Amid U.S.-EU Trade Tensions and Rising Supply
Oil prices saw a slight decline on Tuesday as growing concerns over the escalating trade war between the U.S. and the European Union weighed on market sentiment, potentially curbing future fuel demand growth and affecting global economic activity. As of 0658 GMT, Brent crude futures fell by 28 cents, or …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Fed Expectations
Gold prices fell slightly in Asian trading on Tuesday, retreating from the one-month high seen in the previous session. The pullback came amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs and interest rates, which continue to bolster haven demand for gold and other precious metals. Spot gold dropped 0.2% to $3,389.39 …
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