Gold prices extended their decline on Wednesday as improved sentiment around U.S. trade policy and tariff relief reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Still, the precious metal remains on track for a nearly 6% monthly gain in April, marking its fourth consecutive monthly rise. Spot Gold: ↓ 0.4% to $3,305.10/oz Gold …
Read More »Oil Prices Set for Worst Monthly Decline Since 2021 as Trade War and Supply Fears Mount
Oil prices continued their sharp decline on Wednesday, deepening a rout that has pushed both Brent and WTI crude toward their worst monthly performance in over three years. Brent crude fell 72 cents (-1.12%) to $63.53 per barrel (as of 04:04 GMT). WTI crude dropped 70 cents (-1.16%) to $59.71 …
Read More »Bitcoin Poised for Gains Amid Federal Reserve Rate Cut Speculation
On Tuesday, April 30, 2025, Bitcoin experienced a slight downturn, closing at $94,217 per unit after reaching a daily high of $95,479 and a low of $94,084. This decline followed a technical correction triggered by profit-taking after the cryptocurrency surpassed the $95,000 mark, a level that has recently prompted intense …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Climbs Amid Tariff Relief and Economic Uncertainty
On Tuesday, April 30, 2025, the U.S. dollar gained further ground, buoyed by positive developments in U.S. trade policy. A report from The Wall Street Journal revealed that President Donald Trump is contemplating a reduction in tariffs on imported automobiles, alongside a potential elimination of duties on U.S.-manufactured auto parts. …
Read More »Gold Price Dips as Dollar Rebounds Amid Growing Market Optimism
Gold prices took a step back on April 29, 2025, as the US dollar regained ground and investor confidence in riskier assets surged. Trading at $3,323, XAU/USD fell 0.60% during the North American session, weighed down by a 0.27% rise in the US Dollar Index (DXY) and fading safe-haven demand. …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Slide as Economic Data Signals Caution
On April 29, 2025, U.S. Treasury yields fell in response to a wave of disappointing economic data, fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates. The decline in yields, particularly on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note, reflects growing concerns about the health of the U.S. economy as …
Read More »USD/CHF Hovers Near 0.8900 as Auto Tariff Relief and US Data Stir Market Dynamics
The USD/CHF pair is holding steady near the 0.8900 mark, buoyed by a cautiously optimistic market mood and a strengthening US Dollar. A combination of trade policy developments, mixed US economic indicators, and ongoing geopolitical tensions is shaping the pair’s trajectory. As investors digest the White House’s plans to ease …
Read More »USD/CAD Rises Amid Trade War De-escalation Hopes
The USD/CAD currency pair has climbed above the 1.3800 mark, settling near 1.3855 during Tuesday’s North American trading session. This uptick is driven by a steadier US Dollar, buoyed by growing optimism surrounding a potential de-escalation in the US-China trade war. Investors are responding to positive signals, including Beijing’s decision …
Read More »Gold Slips Over 1% as Easing Tariff Concerns Pressure Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices retreated sharply in Asian trading on Wednesday, as a slight cooling of U.S.-China trade tensions and signals of softer U.S. tariff policies sapped demand for the precious metal. As of 02:08 ET (06:08 GMT): Spot Gold fell 1.1% to $3,308.93 per ounce. Gold Futures expiring in June declined …
Read More »US Trade Policy Casts Long Shadow of Uncertainty Over Global Markets
The global economy is grappling with fading optimism about the prospect of lower tariffs under current US trade policies, as the administration’s pivot from multilateral cooperation to bilateral deal-making threatens to prolong economic uncertainty. The World Trade Organization (WTO), once a cornerstone of global trade governance, has been significantly weakened …
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