Market Update

US stock markets have recently experienced a period of mixed performance, influenced by new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, fluctuating Treasury yields, and Federal Reserve policy. While these factors create market uncertainty, a focus on underlying economic indicators and individual company performance remains crucial for investors. Federal Reserve Policy …

The European Union (EU) has vowed to respond to the 25% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum imports, escalating a potential trade dispute with one of Washington’s closest allies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed deep regret over the US decision, stating that unjustified …

Federal Reserve Chair testified before the US Senate on Tuesday, saying, “There is no need to hurry in changing the current monetary policy stance.”Key Quotes:Powell stated, “The economy is strong.”The Fed Chair affirmed that “labour market conditions are significantly improving.”Powell mentioned that inflation rates are becoming closer to the central …

The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “strong overall” economy, low unemployment, and inflation that remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward its …

The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “strong overall” economy, low unemployment, and inflation that remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward its …

The EUR/USD pair is holding onto slight gains above 1.0300 on Tuesday, after a decline earlier in the day. Market participants are hesitant as they await developments regarding potential reciprocal tariffs and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s upcoming testimony.Euro’s Latest News:• EUR/USD rises as the US dollar weakens before Chairman Powell’s …

Coca-Cola’s fourth-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, as the company’s strategy of encouraging consumers to buy higher-priced beverages fueled an unexpected rise in sales volume. The strong performance sent shares higher in premarket U.S. trading on Tuesday. The beverage giant (NYSE: KO) has introduced slimmer 12-ounce cans in the U.S. to boost …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell begins two days of hearings on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, addressing an economy at full employment, cooling inflation, and significant uncertainty surrounding the evolving trade and fiscal policies of the Trump administration. Since Powell’s last testimony before Congress, Trump’s election has introduced the prospect of …

European stock markets fluctuated within tight ranges on Tuesday, as investors weighed the impact of U.S. tariffs on global growth and corporate earnings. DAX (Germany): -0.2% CAC 40 (France): +0.2% FTSE 100 (UK): +0.2% Key Market Drivers: U.S. Tariffs Raise Uncertainty Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum raise fears …

Gold prices soared to fresh record highs in Asian trade on Tuesday, driven by escalating trade war fears and geopolitical tensions under U.S. President Donald Trump. Spot gold reached a record high of $2,942.69/oz. Gold futures peaked at $2,968.39/oz before slightly retreating. Key Market Drivers: U.S. Trade Tariffs Spark Economic …