Market Update

The oil market saw a major decline as a number of bearish factors combined to cause crude prices to drop precipitously. An impending supply glut and worries about a worldwide economic slowdown, especially in China, have clouded the outlook for the oil market. The tight market conditions earlier this year …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) kicked off the Christmas trading week on a subdued note, reflecting a confluence of factors that are currently weighing on market sentiment. A disappointing report on US Durable Goods Orders, coupled with the holiday-shortened trading week, has created a challenging environment for the blue-chip …

The EUR/USD currency pair experienced a sharp decline at the beginning of the week, falling by 0.35% to trade near the 1.0400 level. This marked a reversal of the modest gains observed in the preceding sessions, highlighting the persistent bearish sentiment dominating the market. The 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), …

Gold prices are currently facing headwinds, trading below $2,600 per ounce. This decline coincides with a strengthening US dollar, driven by a confluence of factors. The US equity market has experienced a downturn, with all three major indices trading lower, dampening risk appetite and bolstering demand for the safe-haven US …

The US Dollar gained momentum on Monday, approaching a two-year peak. This upward trend was fueled by an upward revision in November Durable Goods orders, surpassing initial estimates.Key Developments:Government Shutdown Averted: A last-minute deal prevented a government shutdown, easing market concerns ahead of the holidays.Durable Goods Upward Revision: The upward …

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, designed to enhance transparency and combat financial crime, is inadvertently reshaping the crypto landscape in the bloc. The forced delisting of Tether (USDT), the dominant stablecoin, from several EU exchanges is creating ripples, potentially dampening the region’s allure for crypto investors just …

U.S. stock index futures advanced slightly on Monday as Wall Street reacted to signs of easing inflation, kicking off a shortened trading week ahead of the Christmas holiday. Dow Jones Futures: +5 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: +10 points (+0.2%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: +60 points (+0.3%) Markets will close early …

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, recovering from sharp losses late last week. Signs of cooling inflationary pressures in the U.S. eased concerns about aggressive rate cuts in 2025, while the euro slipped amid dovish remarks by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. Dollar Index (DXY): Up 0.4%, trading at …

European markets opened the week in the red, reflecting a subdued trading environment as the Christmas holiday approaches. At 03:13 ET (08:13 GMT), major indices showed minor declines: Germany’s DAX: -0.4% France’s CAC 40: -0.1% UK’s FTSE 100: -0.1% With many markets preparing to close early or remain shut on …

Bitcoin traded marginally lower on Monday, reflecting ongoing caution among investors as macroeconomic uncertainties and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve continued to weigh on risk assets. Market Performance Bitcoin declined by 0.7%, trading at $95,445.4 as of 00:41 ET (05:41 GMT), extending a losing streak in five of the …