The U.S. economy is riding a wave of resilience, but storm clouds may be gathering on the horizon, according to St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem. In a recent statement, Musalem painted a picture of an economy in robust health, with a labor market humming at or near full …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Dip Amid Tariff Concerns and Corporate News
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday, retreating slightly from the prior session’s strong gains as investors absorbed the latest tariff announcements from President Donald Trump. Stock Market Movement At 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 105 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures fell 12 points, …
Read More »Asian Stocks Edge Higher Despite U.S. Tariff Concerns, South Korea Leads Gains
Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Thursday, with technology shares leading the way after gains in Nvidia, which recently crossed a $4 trillion valuation. However, lingering concerns over U.S. trade tariffs tempered some of the optimism, particularly in Japan. Japanese Stocks Weighed Down by U.S. Tariffs The Nikkei 225 was …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Up as Copper Prices Rally Amid U.S. Tariff News
Gold prices saw modest gains on Thursday, remaining within a recently established trading range, while U.S. copper futures extended their rally after President Donald Trump’s confirmation of plans to impose tariffs on copper imports. Gold’s Limited Safe Haven Demand Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty Spot gold rose by 0.3%, reaching $3,323.72 …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Focus Shifts Back to US Jobs Data
On Wednesday, the US Dollar edged slightly higher, continuing its rebound from last week’s multi-year lows. This uptick was driven by ongoing concerns over the White House’s trade policies and President Trump’s threats of additional tariffs.Key Events to Watch on Thursday, July 10:The US Dollar Index (DXY) hovered near multi-day …
Read More »FOMC Minutes: Fed Poised for Rate Cut as Tariffs Loom
The Federal Open Market Committee’s June 2025 minutes reveal a consensus among most Federal Reserve officials for a potential interest rate cut before year-end. This shift comes despite concerns over inflationary pressures from anticipated tariffs, highlighting a delicate balancing act. The minutes, released on July 9, 2025, underscore the Fed’s …
Read More »FOMC Minutes point to lower inflation ahead
A few officials at the Federal Reserve’s June 17-18 meeting expressed the view that interest rates might decrease as early as this month, while the majority of policymakers continued to have concerns regarding the inflationary pressures anticipated from President Donald Trump’s implementation of import taxes aimed at altering global trade, …
Read More »Trump Escalates Global Trade Shake-Up with New Tariffs on Seven Countries
President Donald Trump intensified his aggressive trade policy on Wednesday, announcing a fresh wave of double-digit tariffs targeting imports from seven additional countries, effective August 1, unless favorable trade agreements are reached. The move, revealed through screenshots shared on Truth Social, underscores Trump’s commitment to reshaping America’s global trade relationships …
Read More »US Dollar Rises Amid Tariff Escalation Ahead of FOMC Minutes
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) held steady at 97.64, up 1.5% from its July 1 low of 96.38, after peaking at 97.75, near its all-time high of 98.00. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff campaign, targeting six additional nations with 20%–30% duties and imposing a 50% copper tariff, has bolstered safe-haven …
Read More »Bitcoin Holds at $108,873 Amid Tariff Concerns and ETF Boom
On Wednesday, Bitcoin stabilized at $108,873, down 0.07% after failing to sustain a breakout above $110,000, near its all-time high of $112,000. U.S. tariff threats and surging institutional demand through crypto ETFs are driving market dynamics. With trade tensions rising and derivatives interest spiking, Bitcoin’s long-term bullish trend persists, but …
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