U.S. President Donald Trump set the global stage ablaze, slashing his 50-day deadline for Russia to reach a Ukraine ceasefire to just 10-12 days and vowing dynamite secondary sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t comply. Speaking at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, …
Read More »Euro Tumbles as US-EU Trade Deal Sparks Concerns
Euro Faces Sharp DeclineOn July 28, 2025, the euro slumped against the US dollar, with the EUR/USD pair dropping 1.3% to 1.1590 from its previous close of 1.1749. The currency hit a daily high of 1.1770 before falling to a low of 1.1585, reflecting market unease over a newly signed …
Read More »Gold Stumbles as Dollar Demand and Trade Deal Reshape Markets
A Fourth Day of Losses for GoldGold prices slid for the fourth consecutive day on July 28, 2025, dropping 0.68% to $3,314.45 per troy ounce, down from a daily high of $3,345.52 and a previous close of $3,337.07. The decline reflects a resurgent US dollar, bolstered by a landmark US-EU …
Read More »Dollar Demand Surges, Crushes Franc: Can Trade Pacts Save Global Markets?
A Breakthrough Trade Deal Sparks Optimism The US dollar has gained significant ground against the Swiss Franc, fueled by a landmark trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, finalized on July 27, 2025. This deal, struck during a meeting between US President Donald Trump and European Commission …
Read More »Could Trump’s Trade Triumphs Fuel America’s Economic Surge?
A Week of Trade Talks and Market MomentumThis week, global markets buzzed with optimism as President Donald Trump’s trade negotiations took center stage, sparking debates about their potential to reshape America’s economic landscape. On July 28, 2025, U.S. and Chinese officials convened in Sweden to hammer out trade details, just …
Read More »European Shares Reach Four-Month High on Trade Deal Optimism
European stocks rose on Monday, marking a four-month high, as a U.S.–EU trade deal brought relief to markets, helping to avoid the imposition of higher tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline. The agreement boosted sentiment in key sectors, particularly pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Market Movement The pan-European STOXX 600 index …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Trade Deal Optimism and Fed Rate Decision
Gold prices stabilized in Asian trade on Monday, following three consecutive days of declines, as optimism surrounding a new U.S.–EU trade deal curbed demand for the safe-haven asset and boosted overall market sentiment. Gold Price Movements Spot Gold edged up 0.1% to $3,340.25 an ounce, while Gold Futures gained 0.1% …
Read More »Will Cracks Emerge in US-Japan Trade Deal?
Discrepancies Over Investment and Profits:A seemingly triumphant announcement of a preliminary trade deal between the United States and Japan earlier this week is now facing scrutiny, as details emerging from Japanese officials suggest the agreement’s terms may be far less settled than initially portrayed by the White House. While the …
Read More »Political Firewalls Weaken: Are Powell’s Stance, Fed’s Independence Still Under Threat?
A significant shift is underway in the political landscape surrounding the Federal Reserve. While President Donald Trump has historically challenged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the central bank’s monetary policy decisions, a long-standing “firewall” of support from Republican lawmakers is now showing signs of degradation. This erosion of traditional …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Climb As Countdown For Fed’s Policy Meeting Begins
As financial markets gear up for the central bank’s pivotal meeting next week, the US 10-Year Treasury yield is experiencing a slight dip, currently standing at 4.388%. This marginal decline of 0.012 percentage points, or 0.27%, suggests a subtle shift in investor sentiment as the countdown to key monetary policy …
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