The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied on Monday, reclaiming the 43,000 mark, driven by a surge in technology stocks and tempered concerns over potential tariffs.Reports emerged suggesting a possible shift in the incoming administration’s stance on tariffs, indicating a more nuanced approach than initially anticipated. While the incoming President initially …
Read More »Euro Gains Following German CPI
The euro rises 1%, earlier during the North American session. After reaching 1.0224 last week, the euro bounces back against the US dollar on Monday. As markets are driven by political unrest in Italy, Austria, and Canada, President-elect Trump seems to be considering imposing universal US tariffs. The EUR/USD pair …
Read More »Markets React as Trump Denies Critical Import Tariffs Amid Ongoing Discussions
Trump Denies Report on Critical-Only Tariff Plans, Markets Rally US President-elect Donald Trump has denied a newspaper story claiming that his aides were exploring tariff ideas that would only cover key goods. The news published earlier, on Monday, citing three sources familiar with the matter, reported that Trump aides were …
Read More »Euro Zone Economy Ends 2024 on a Weak Note
The euro zone’s economic activity contracted for the second consecutive month in December 2024, as ongoing weakness in the manufacturing sector overshadowed a modest recovery in services, according to the latest survey data. Key Economic Indicators HCOB Composite PMI: Rose to 49.6 in December from 48.3 in November, slightly above …
Read More »European Shares Rise Amid Technology and Banking Sector Gains
European stocks opened higher on Monday, supported by robust performances in the technology and banking sectors, as investors gear up for a week filled with crucial economic data, including inflation reports from Europe and jobs data from the United States. Market Highlights STOXX 600: Europe’s benchmark index rose 0.3% by …
Read More »Gold Prices Slip as Dollar Strengthens Amid Hawkish Fed Signals
Gold prices dipped slightly in Asian trading on Monday, as a strengthening U.S. dollar and expectations of a slower pace of Federal Reserve monetary easing continued to weigh on the yellow metal. Hawkish remarks from Fed officials over the weekend added to the pressure on gold, signaling that interest rate …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Brief: A Look at Major Currencies, Commodities, and Bitcoin
This analysis provides a concise overview of key financial instruments including the US dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Yen (JPY), Pound Sterling (GBP), gold, crude oil, and Bitcoin, along with economic factors influencing their performance. The dollar’s trading range was between 107.96 on Monday, and 108.99 on Friday, with a significant …
Read More »XAU/USD Still Trapped in Wobbly Year’s Start, Ascent Still Likely
The year 2025 began with a mixed bag for gold investors. After a period of volatility, gold prices dipped on Friday, retreating from earlier gains as market sentiment improved. This shift followed a week marked by conflicting signals, reflecting the intricate interplay of economic data and investor sentiment. Gold is …
Read More »US Dollar Retreats Amid Improved Risk Appetite
The US dollar weakened on Friday, retreating from recent highs as improved risk sentiment buoyed global markets. This shift in investor sentiment followed positive economic data releases, including stronger-than-expected manufacturing activity and a decline in jobless claims.The US Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing PMI rose to a nine-month high, …
Read More »GBP/USD Rebounds Slightly on Friday Amid Mixed Data
The GBP/USD currency pair experienced a modest recovery on Friday, closing above the 1.2400 level. This move coincided with a generally risk-on sentiment in the market.While UK economic data releases, including macroeconomic and consumer credit figures, largely disappointed, their impact on market sentiment was minimal. Conversely, positive US ISM Manufacturing …
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