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Equity markets experienced mixed performance as key economic indicators and significant policy developments influenced investor sentiment. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicated accelerating inflation in June, major banks commenced earnings season with varied results, and a notable shift in trade policy regarding artificial intelligence (AI) chips emerged, prominently featuring Nvidia. …

The US Dollar is on a tear, with the Dollar Index (DXY) climbing above 98.70 — its strongest level in weeks — as fresh inflation data from June casts doubt on imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed a sharper-than-expected rise in …

Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed to 1.9% year-over-year in June, up from 1.7% in May, according to Statistics Canada’s Tuesday release. The uptick fell short of economists’ expectations of a 2% rise, but core inflation measures remained elevated, signaling persistent price pressures and reducing the likelihood of a Bank …

The EUR/JPY pair climbed to a fresh yearly peak, holding above 173.00 during Tuesday’s American trading session, a level not seen since July 12, 2024. The Euro extended gains against the Japanese Yen for the third straight session, driven by persistent Yen weakness fueled by wide interest rate differentials, import-driven …

Wells Fargo reported strong second-quarter earnings, surpassing analysts’ profit estimates, but cut its 2025 net interest income (NII) guidance, leading to a 3% drop in shares in pre-market trading. Key Highlights: Net Income: Wells Fargo posted $5.49 billion ($1.60 per share), up from $4.91 billion ($1.33 per share) a year …

The U.S. inflation rate reached 2.7% in June, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday. This marks an increase from May’s inflation rate of 2.4% and aligns with market expectations. Key Data: The headline CPI rose 2.7% year-on-year, …

Citigroup (NYSE: C) posted a significant 25% year-on-year rise in net income for the second quarter, driven by windfall earnings from volatile markets. The bank’s net income reached $4 billion, or $1.96 per share, for the three months ending June 30. Key Financial Metrics: Revenue increased by 8% to $21.7 …

Gold prices saw an uptick in Asian trade on Tuesday, as ongoing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions contributed to sustained demand for safe-haven assets. Gold and Geopolitical Factors: Spot gold rose by 0.6%, reaching $3,364.26 an ounce. Gold futures for September increased by 0.4%, …

US President Donald Trump announced progress in trade negotiations, hinting at imminent deals with global partners, while issuing a stark ultimatum to Russia for a Ukraine peace resolution. With trade tensions escalating and the Ukraine conflict unresolved, Trump’s dual focus on economic and geopolitical fronts underscores a high-stakes strategy to …

The US Dollar Index (DXY), tracking the US Dollar (USD) against major currencies, faces downward pressure, trading below the key 98.00 level on Monday. Market sentiment is cautious as investors assess new geopolitical risks sparked by President Donald Trump’s weekend tariff threats against the EU and Mexico.Adding to uncertainty, reports …