Market Update

Gold prices took a sharp dive below the $3,300 threshold, shedding over 1.60% to trade at $3,294, as fading hopes for a US-China trade resolution bolstered the US Dollar. Despite a dip in US Treasury yields and a slightly softer US Dollar Index (DXY), which edged up 0.23% to 99.51, …

Bitcoin’s price is currently consolidating around the $94,000 mark, with a 0.85% gain on Friday, maintaining the significant 10% gain it experienced earlier in the week. This upward momentum has been largely attributed to robust institutional demand, evidenced by substantial inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). These …

The US Dollar gained ground on Friday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) rising 0.37% to hover near 99.65, as markets grappled with conflicting signals on US-China trade negotiations. Optimism sparked by suggestions of ongoing dialogue and potential tariff relief was quickly tempered by China’s firm denial of any active …

In a recent address, US President Donald Trump offered a conciliatory tone regarding the nation’s tariff policies, suggesting a willingness to adopt a more “reasonable” approach. This statement comes amidst ongoing market fluctuations and heightened global economic tensions. Trump further asserted that markets are adapting to the current tariff landscape, …

The Pound Sterling struggled to find its footing against a resilient US Dollar, dipping 0.20% to trade at 1.3311, despite a surprisingly strong UK Retail Sales report. The robust data failed to bolster GBP/USD, which held above the critical 1.3300 level but couldn’t shake off broader market pressures. Meanwhile, US …

Consumer sentiment in the US took a nosedive in April, marking the steepest decline since the 1990 recession, driven by chaos from ongoing trade policies. A key index tracking Americans’ financial outlooks plummeted 32% since January, reflecting widespread unease.The consumer sentiment index dropped to 52.2 in April from 57 in …

U.K. retail sales unexpectedly rose in March, surprising economists and offering a rare bright spot amid growing concerns over the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy on global sentiment. According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released Friday: Retail sales rose 0.4% month-on-month in …

Bitcoin edged higher on Friday, adding to strong weekly gains after earlier optimism that U.S. President Donald Trump may soften his stance on trade tariffs. However, investors remained cautious due to conflicting signals around potential U.S.-China negotiations, limiting upside momentum in recent sessions. As of 02:23 ET (06:23 GMT): Bitcoin …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, retreating from this week’s record highs as risk appetite improved following signals of potential deescalation in the U.S.-China trade conflict and upbeat earnings from major tech firms. However, the metal remained well-supported near its all-time peak amid lingering geopolitical and economic …

Oil prices saw a modest uptick in Asian trading on Friday, supported by renewed geopolitical tensions and tentative signs of progress in U.S.-China trade relations. However, both Brent and WTI benchmarks remain poised for weekly losses as concerns over rising OPEC+ supply and a fragile demand outlook continue to weigh …