Market Update

The EUR/USD currency pair surged to a multi-year high of 1.1830, its strongest level since September 2021, before retreating slightly as robust US economic data bolstered the US Dollar. The Eurozone’s stabilizing inflation, with headline CPI reaching the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target and core inflation steady at 2.3%, …

On July 1, 2025, the picturesque town of Sintra, Portugal, became the epicenter of global economic discourse as the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum on Central Banking brought together some of the world’s most influential central bankers. Among them were Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, Christine Lagarde, President …

On July 1, 2025, at 5:55 PM EEST, Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda provided critical insights into Japan’s economic landscape during a panel discussion at the European Central Bank’s Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal. Addressing an audience of global financial leaders, economists, and policymakers, Ueda stated …

1. Oil Price MovementsOil prices saw slight gains on Tuesday as market participants evaluated expectations of an OPEC+ output hike announcement for August, along with ongoing trade negotiations. At 1133 GMT, Brent crude was up by 54 cents, or 0.8%, trading at $67.28 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

1. Market Overview and Trade SentimentU.S. stock futures slipped on Tuesday, retreating from recent record highs as investors digested the latest headlines on trade and fiscal policy. At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down by 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures fell 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped 0.2%. …

Global Market Caution Amid U.S. Trade Negotiations European stocks traded cautiously on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of the Trump administration’s looming July 9 tariff deadline and the release of crucial inflation data. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany gained 0.1%, the CAC 40 …

Gold Surges as Safe-Haven Demand Increases Gold prices saw a notable increase in Asian trade on Tuesday, driven by heightened safe-haven demand due to rising uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade negotiations and concerns over President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff deadline. Spot gold rose 0.8%, reaching $3,328.71 per ounce, while Gold Futures …

UK house prices dropped by 0.8% in June, marking the biggest monthly decline in more than two years, according to data from mortgage lender Nationwide. This drop was sharper than the forecasted 0.2% increase, highlighting a cooling in the housing market. The decline is attributed to the ending of a …

Bitcoin experienced a decline on Tuesday, extending its overnight losses as broader market sentiment soured due to growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs and the fiscal implications of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cut bill. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 1.5%, trading at $106,811.6 by 01:39 ET (05:39 GMT), …

The U.S. dollar lingered at its weakest level against the euro since September 2021 on Tuesday, driven by growing fiscal concerns surrounding President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending bill and continued uncertainty over trade deals. Investors are increasingly betting on a more aggressive pace of monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve …