The U.S. dollar fell to a new low for 2025 on Thursday, while global stocks eased from record highs, as a mix of rising tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the fragility of a U.S.-China trade truce prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets. The dollar, which …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Dip Amid Caution Over Trade Deal and Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious stance following the announcement of a framework trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, and amid growing tensions in the Middle East. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down by 260 points, or 0.6%, S&P 500 …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge Amid Iran Tensions and Trade Uncertainty
Gold prices saw a sharp rise in Asian trading on Thursday, as safe-haven demand surged due to escalating concerns over potential military action with Iran and a risk-averse reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments on trade tariffs. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,374.94 per ounce, while gold futures for August …
Read More »Market Drivers: Assets Dance to CPI Data, US-China Trade Talks
Markets buzzed with activity on June 11, 2025, as assets like gold, silver, and the Canadian Dollar reacted to a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and progress in US-China trade talks. The cooling inflation figures sparked hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while a tentative trade framework eased …
Read More »Silver Stalls Near 13-Year Highs: Trade Talks, CPI Data Hold the Key
Silver prices (XAG/USD) have hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise to 13-year highs near $37.00, now hovering around $36.00, down -1.29% on the day, as markets digest easing US-China trade tensions and await critical US inflation data. The white metal’s recent surge, driven by safe-haven demand and industrial …
Read More »US-China Trade Deal: A Step Toward Stability or a Fragile Truce?
On June 11, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a US-China trade deal as “done” via his Truth Social platform, marking a potential turning point in the tense economic relationship between the two global powers. Following marathon talks in London, negotiators have agreed on a framework to revive the Geneva Consensus, …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge on Cooling US Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices climbed modestly on Wednesday, with XAU/USD trading near $3,341.75, up up+0.55% after briefly touching $3,360. The uptick follows a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May, which has fueled expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts as early as September. This development, coupled with ongoing US-China trade …
Read More »EUR/USD Gains Momentum, Eyes 1.1500
EUR/USD has accelerated its upward climb, nearing weekly highs hovering around 1.15, exactly trading at 1.1495, up +0.66% at the time of writing, driven by a significant pullback in the US Dollar. The Greenback’s weakness intensified after May’s US CPI data fell short of expectations, dampening investor confidence. Additionally, the …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Slows Slightly in May, Misses Expectations and Pressures Dollar
Inflation in the United States, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.4% year-over-year in May, up slightly from 2.3% in April, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, the figure came in just below market expectations of 2.5%. Core …
Read More »Gold Rises as Trump Tariff Ruling Offsets China Trade Optimism; CPI Data Eyed
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after a U.S. court upheld President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, tempering market enthusiasm over recent progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. Spot gold gained 0.6%, reaching $3,341.03 per ounce, while August gold futures climbed by the same margin …
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