Market Update

French equities fell to a three-month low on Wednesday, driven by domestic political uncertainty and lingering fears over U.S. trade tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump. Broader European markets also faced pressure as investors navigated an unsettled landscape. Key Indices and Market Movement France’s CAC 40 index dropped over 1%, trailing …

Asian equities dropped on Wednesday as heightened concerns over potential U.S. trade tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump unsettled investors. Volatility extended to currency markets, with major trading partners like Canada, Mexico, and China feeling the brunt of tariff threats. Asian Equities Fall Amid Tariff Anxiety The broad MSCI Asia-Pacific index …

Bitcoin declined for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, as profit-taking from recent record highs continued. Concerns over U.S. trade and monetary policy added to the cautious market mood, pushing the cryptocurrency further away from the coveted $100,000 milestone. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 1.6% to $93,131.5 by 01:16 ET …

Gold prices edged up slightly in Asian trade on Wednesday, continuing modest gains from the previous session as safe-haven demand remained supported by concerns over potential U.S. trade tariffs. However, the metal’s ascent was tempered by a resilient U.S. dollar and easing tensions in the Middle East, which dampened some …

US oil producers have warned that Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canadian imports will drive up US fuel prices, as the US president-elect’s threats hit global markets. Trump proposed late on Monday a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada, accusing the US’s closest neighbours of …

Dollar Strengthens as Trump Proposes Tariffs The US Dollar rallied on Tuesday, recovering from a bearish start to the week. A modest uptick in US Treasury yields and the announcement of potential tariffs on imports from key trading partners contributed to the Dollar’s strength.Key Economic Events US: The US Personal …

The Dollar Index (DXY) briefly traded above 108 on Friday, driven primarily by euro weakness rather than dollar strength. As we head into a short week due to the US Thanksgiving holiday, market participants are focused on key data releases, including the Federal Reserve’s November FOMC minutes and the core …

The US Dollar found itself caught in a tug-of-war on Tuesday, fluctuating between gains and losses. Initially, the Greenback strengthened as President-elect Trump’s threat of imposing tariffs on key trading partners fueled uncertainty and boosted demand for the safe-haven currency. However, this bullish momentum was tempered by the release of …

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 …

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 …