Silver (XAG/USD) saw its recent rebound stall, slipping to the $38.00 mark on Thursday as a resurgent US Dollar weighed on the precious metal. The decline follows the release of unexpectedly strong US economic data, which has led traders to reassess the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts by the …
Read More »Wholesale Prices Surge as Tariffs Ripple Through US Economy
In July, US wholesale prices soared by 3.3% compared to the previous year, marking the largest increase since February and signaling that tariffs are increasingly impacting the American economy. The Producer Price Index (PPI), which tracks the prices domestic producers charge for goods and services, surged past June’s 2.4% annual …
Read More »U.S. Producer Prices Accelerate in July Amid Tariff Pressures
The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.9% in July, a sharp acceleration after no change in June, signaling potential inflationary pressure from tariffs. Year-on-Year: PPI increased 3.3%, up from 2.4% in the previous 12 months Economist Expectations: Forecasts had predicted 0.2% monthly and 2.5% yearly, meaning …
Read More »UK Economy Slows Less Than Expected in Q2 2025, Easing Pressure on Finance Minister
Britain’s economy grew 0.3% between April and June 2025, slower than the 0.7% expansion in Q1 but above the 0.1% forecast by the Bank of England and economists, despite the impact of U.S. trade tariffs and a weaker labor market. GDP Performance: April: -0.1% (smaller decline than initially reported) May: …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher Ahead of U.S.-Russia Summit Amid Mixed Market Signals
Oil prices rose modestly on Thursday as investors weigh geopolitical risks ahead of the U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine, scheduled for Friday, while a softer market outlook limited gains. Brent crude futures increased 24 cents, or 0.37%, to $65.87 a barrel at 0356 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures …
Read More »Trump Outlines Economic and Diplomatic Views on Rate Cut, Ukraine Talks
President Donald Trump recently shared his views on both domestic economic policy and international diplomacy, touching on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.Regarding his efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, Trump indicated a second meeting with Russian President …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Plunge Amid Surging Bets on Fed Rate Cuts
US Treasury bond yields have been on a downward trajectory since Wall Street opened for trading, fueled by growing anticipation that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates at its next policy meeting. This shift reflects broader market confidence in an easing monetary policy, driven by recent economic indicators signaling …
Read More »Gold Steadies Above $3,350 as Soft Dollar Counters Bullish Market Vibes
Gold prices are holding firm above the $3,350 mark, bolstered by a weakening US Dollar that is countering an overall optimistic mood in global markets. During the American trading session, the precious metal has edged up by 0.25%, consolidating after peaking at $3,370 earlier in the day. This stability comes …
Read More »Pound Surges Against Dollar as Fed Rate Cut Frenzy Ignores Sticky Inflation
The British pound is staging a robust comeback against the US dollar, climbing 0.56% to trade at 1.3572 after dipping to a low of 1.3487. This surge comes amid widespread weakness in the greenback, fueled by mounting expectations that the Federal Reserve will kick off a fresh round of monetary …
Read More »Dollar Dips to Two-Week Low Amid Tame U.S. Inflation and Political Concerns
The U.S. dollar fell to a two-week low on Wednesday after softer-than-expected inflation data boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month. The dollar index, which tracks the currency against a basket of peers, dropped to 97.62, its lowest level since July 28, extending Tuesday’s 0.5% …
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