Trade Tensions Force Bank of Canada to Consider Deeper Rate CutsThe Bank of Canada is facing mounting pressure to aggressively lower its policy interest rate in response to escalating trade tensions with the United States. Economists widely anticipate the central bank will initiate a series of cuts, potentially starting with …
Read More »European Stocks Steady Amid Tariff Concerns and Coalition Uncertainty; Volkswagen Guidance in Focus
European stock markets ended Tuesday on a broadly steady note, largely recovering from Monday’s sell-off that had been driven by fears over the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans on the U.S. economy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 remained mostly unchanged after hitting its lowest level in nearly …
Read More »Gold Supported by Safe-Haven Demand Amid Recession Concerns
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened to a four-month low amid mounting recession fears driven by President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Investors are now cautiously awaiting the release of U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data scheduled for Wednesday, which could have a …
Read More »Gold retreats after rising expectations of a possible resurgence of inflation
Gold declined at the close of trading on Monday after the recovery of the US dollar, which benefited from its place among safe-haven assets that rebounded following concerns about Trump’s tariffs on the US economy.Gold futures fell to $2,893 per ounce, compared to the previous daily close of $2,917 per …
Read More »USD/JPY Drops After Japanese Wage Rise
The USD/JPY pair concluded Monday’s trading in a downward trend, influenced by a decline in U.S. Treasury yields, to which it is positively correlated in price movement in financial markets. The Japanese currency also benefited during the first trading day of the new week from increasing expectations of further interest …
Read More »Euro Continues to Rise, Boosted by Hopes of German Fiscal Reform Plans
The euro has continued its upward trend since the opening of Monday’s morning trading, driven by talk of fiscal reform in Germany, the Eurozone’s largest economy, amid uncertainty about the direction the single European currency might take in the coming period.This rise came in complete disregard of the European Central …
Read More »Market Drivers- US Session: Attention shifts to Japan’s GDP, US jobs data
Market attention is shifting towards key economic data releases, with Japanese GDP and US jobs figures taking center stage. The US Dollar (USD) showed signs of recovery on Monday, partially reversing recent losses fueled by tariff concerns and economic uncertainty. The USD Index (DXY) regained the 104.00 level, although it …
Read More »U.S. Treasury Yields Decline Amid Government Shutdown Concerns
U.S. Treasury yields have been declining since the start of trading in the new week, affected by concerns of a looming government shutdown as the deadline approaches for U.S. lawmakers to reach an agreement on a budget plan to fund government activities.U.S. Congress members have begun discussions aimed at avoiding …
Read More »EUR/USD Climbs Amid US Economic Uncertainty and Shifting Eurozone Outlook
The EUR/USD pair has exhibited notable strength, climbing to near 1.0850 as the US Dollar faces mounting pressure amid growing concerns over the US economic outlook. This surge comes as investors grapple with the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies, which are increasingly perceived as a …
Read More »Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Tariff Concerns and OPEC+ Production Increases
Oil prices held relatively steady on Monday as investors weighed mixed signals from U.S. import tariffs, potential growth headwinds, and rising production by OPEC+ members. At 08:56 GMT, Brent crude was down 11 cents at $70.25 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $66.87 per barrel, …
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