On a tense Wednesday afternoon in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump stirred controversy by consulting Republican lawmakers on a drastic potential action: firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Sources familiar with the closed-door meeting revealed that Trump directly asked House members for their opinions on removing the central bank’s …
Read More »US Producer Price Index (PPI) Data for June
Annual PPI for Final Demand: The PPI for final demand rose 2.3% year-on-year in June, marking a slight slowdown from the 2.6% increase recorded in May. This reading came in below the market expectation of 2.5%. Core PPI (excluding food and energy): The annual core PPI increased by 2.6% in …
Read More »Goldman Sachs Q2 Profit Jumps 22% Amid Strong Trading and Investment Banking Gains
Goldman Sachs reported a 22% increase in profit for Q2, driven by record equities trading revenue and a resurgence in investment banking activity. The strong results reflect how market volatility, partly fueled by trade policy uncertainties, has benefited Wall Street’s trading desks. Key Results: Profit: $3.7 billion, or $10.91 per …
Read More »European Shares Mixed Amid Trade Uncertainty and Earnings Reports
European stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, as investors reacted to weak earnings updates, trade negotiations, and corporate performance expectations. Key Market Movements: STOXX 600 Index: Fell 0.2% to 544.14 points. Germany’s DAX: Up 0.1%. Spain’s IBEX: Rose 0.7%. UK’s FTSE 100: Gained 0.2%. France’s CAC 40: Flat. ASML’s …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Up as U.S. Inflation Data Fuels Dollar, Safe Haven Demand Remains Strong
Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, recovering some overnight losses after stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation data boosted the dollar and dampened expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. However, ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade tariffs, the Federal Reserve’s independence, and geopolitical tensions continued to support demand for safe-haven assets like gold. …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise as OPEC+ Maintains Demand Outlook and U.S. Crude Inventories Increase Modestly
Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after two days of losses, as OPEC+ expressed confidence in global demand despite an increase in output, and investors weighed a slight rise in U.S. crude inventories. Key Highlights: Brent Crude: Brent futures for September rose 0.4% to $69.01 per barrel. WTI Crude: U.S. West …
Read More »Silver Flexes Bullish Muscle: Targeting Fresh Highs Amidst Soaring Demand
Silver has decisively broken through critical resistance levels, signaling the official onset of a robust bull market. Analysts pinpoint a convergence of bullish technicals, tightening supply-demand dynamics, and a pronounced historical undervaluation, all propelling silver towards a potential retest of its $50 per ounce historical high.While gold consistently hit records, …
Read More »Trump-Backed Crypto Bills Stall, Sending Bitcoin Tumbling
Bitcoin saw a significant drop on Tuesday, falling to as low as $115,222, after a series of cryptocurrency-related bills, prominently championed by President Donald Trump, hit an unexpected roadblock in the House of Representatives. The digital currency’s price was last reported around $116,443, marking a nearly 4% decline from its …
Read More »Trump Blazes Ahead: Tariffs, Jets, and Global Power Plays
On Tuesday, July 15, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a remarkable array of trade moves, tariff threats, and economic demands, shaking up global markets. From securing a massive trade deal with Indonesia to pushing for access to India’s vast market, Trump kept the world on edge. He also issued a …
Read More »Pound Powers Up: Can GBP/JPY Break Through Amid Tariff Tensions?
The British Pound is gaining ground against the Japanese Yen, with GBP/JPY hovering near 199.30 on Tuesday, buoyed by diverging central bank policies and Yen weakness. As markets brace for UK inflation data and looming US-Japan trade talks, the pair faces a critical test—can it push past key levels or …
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