The British Pound is losing ground against the US Dollar, with GBP/USD dipping below the 20-day simple moving average at 1.3596. A mix of UK fiscal anxieties and a cautious Federal Reserve stance is dampening demand for Sterling. As markets grapple with looming trade tariffs and economic uncertainties, the Pound …
Read More »GBP/USD Stalls as Trump’s Tariffs and Policy Splits Pressure Markets
The Pound Sterling hovers near 1.3638 on July 7, 2025, caught between US-Iran tensions, US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, and diverging Fed-BoE policies. As markets brace for trade disruptions and UK tax hikes, this analysis unpacks the forces holding GBP/USD steady and what’s next.Dollar Gains Amid Tariff and Geopolitical …
Read More »Treasury Yields Climb as Trump’s Tariffs Stir Oil Market Concerns
US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements on July 7, 2025, targeting imports from Japan and South Korea at 25% effective August 1, have pushed US Treasury yields higher, signaling inflation fears that ripple through oil markets. This analysis explores the oil market’s response and broader asset implications.Yields Surge on Tariff-Driven …
Read More »EUR/JPY Climbs: Are Trump’s Tariffs and EU Trade Hopes a Game-Changer?
The EUR/JPY pair is riding a wave of optimism, fueled by prospects of a US-EU trade deal and a robust German economic rebound. However, US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on Japanese imports, effective August 1, has put the Japanese Yen under strain. As markets eye a …
Read More »Trump Targets Japan and South Korea with a Separate 25% Tariff
On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea, effective from August 1.Trump shared screenshots on his Truth Social platform of two letters addressed to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung regarding these tariffs.The …
Read More »Markets Reel as Trump’s Tariffs and Iran Tensions Boost Dollar
President Donald Trump’s tariff threats targeting over 100 countries by July 9, 2025, coupled with heightened US-Iran tensions, have sparked market unease, propelling the US Dollar as a safe-haven. With trade and geopolitical risks mounting, this analysis explores the market fallout and what lies ahead.Dollar Surges on Safe-Haven FlowsFears of …
Read More »Stock Futures Slide Amid Trade Uncertainty and Concerns Over Tariffs
U.S. stock index futures fell Monday, as growing uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade tariff plans overshadowed market sentiment. Market Overview At 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 115 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures dropped 32 points, or 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slipped 145 points, …
Read More »Weekly market wrap: FOMC minutes are looming amid trade fears
Three things dictated price action in financial markets last week, including reaching a trade deal between USA and Vietnam, positive US jobs data, and passing “the Big Beautiful Bill”. The recent appreciation of the U.S. dollar was driven by improving investor sentiment toward America’s trade outlook, supported by Friday’s robust …
Read More »EUR/USD Holds Steady Amid Tariff Tensions, Eyes Turn to EU Economic Data
Modest Gains Amid Holiday-Thinned TradingThe EUR/USD pair edged up by 0.18% on Friday, trading at 1.1778, despite thin market liquidity due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday, according to The Independent. The modest gain, which contributed to a weekly increase of 0.53%, came as investors grappled with escalating tensions over …
Read More »Sterling Falters Against Yen Amid Tariff Fears and UK Political Strife
The British Pound (GBP) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with GBP/JPY slipping below 197.61, retreating from the 198.00 level. Rising safe-haven demand ahead of the July 9 U.S. tariff deadline and UK political tensions have curbed Sterling’s strength. With U.S. markets closed for Independence Day, the Yen’s gains reflect …
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