US stocks mostly shrugged off President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose fresh tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico on Tuesday, showing resilience despite the potential trade tensions.Market PerformanceThe S&P 500 edged up roughly 0.4%, eyeing a record close, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped about 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial …
Read More »Gold Stabilizes After Ceasefire Hopes, Trump’s Tariff Threats
Gold prices fluctuated on Tuesday, initially declining on news of a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the precious metal recovered some losses as U.S. President-elect announced plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada.Ceasefire Hopes Weigh on Gold:A potential 60-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could …
Read More »Bitcoin’s Diamond Hands Weaken: A Sign of Impending Correction?
Bitcoin’s long-term holders (LTHs), often hailed as the market’s steadfast bulls, have recently displayed an unexpected shift in behavior. These seasoned investors, who typically hold their coins for over 155 days, have begun to engage in significant profit-taking, a trend that could potentially signal an impending market correction. At the …
Read More »European Automakers Slip Amid Trade War Concerns Over Trump’s Tariff Threats
European automaker shares faced a sharp decline on Tuesday as markets reacted to President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of aggressive tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The prospect of a renewed global trade war reignited investor concerns, weighing heavily on the auto sector. Auto Sector Declines The European autos …
Read More »Bitcoin Retreats Below $95K Amid Trade Tariff Fears and Profit-Taking
Bitcoin continued its pullback on Tuesday, retreating 3.6% to $94,567.1 by early morning trade as concerns over potential trade wars reignited risk aversion across global markets. Key Developments in the Bitcoin Market Tariff Threats Dampening SentimentPresident-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of steep import tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico rattled broader …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Higher as Trump’s Tariff Threats Bolster Safe-Haven Demand Amid Mixed Market Dynamics
Gold prices saw a modest uptick during Asian trading on Tuesday, driven by escalating geopolitical and trade concerns, though gains were capped by a stronger U.S. dollar and easing Middle Eastern tensions. Key Market Moves Spot gold increased by 0.1% to $2,628.69 an ounce. Gold futures (December) rose by 0.4% …
Read More »OPEC+ and the Future of Oil Markets: Critical Decisions Await
As OPEC+ prepares for its December 1 meeting, several pressing issues will dominate the agenda, including a potential delay in planned supply increases and the broader implications of current market dynamics. With weak global demand, a retreating U.S. dollar, and fading geopolitical tensions, the decisions made during this pivotal meeting …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Market Focus Shifts to FOMC Minutes The US Dollar weakened at the start of the week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East eased and investors anticipated the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. The FOMC minutes, along with a slew of US economic data, including housing …
Read More »Dow Jones Soars On Market Optimism Stirred By Bessent’s Nomination for Treasury Dept
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged to a new all-time high just below the 44,800 mark on Monday. This bullish movement in equity markets was driven by two significant factors: the anticipation of Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump, and the rumors of a …
Read More »What Do Global Markets Expect From Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary?
Financial markets responded positively on Monday to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary. Currencies across the globe rallied, reflecting investor optimism that Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, could temper some of Trump’s more extreme economic views.Market ReactionsThe US Dollar Index (DXY), …
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