Market Update

The USD/JPY pair, up 0.25% at 144.95, clings to support above 144.90 as markets grapple with US-China trade talks and await Wednesday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. A hawkish tilt from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda curbs Yen weakness, while trade optimism and interest rate expectations keep the …

Markets in June 2025 face a liquidity squeeze that’s reshaping how traders operate. U.S. Treasury yields have spiked to 4.7%, driven by inflation fears and tariff talks, tightening conditions in bond markets. Recent data shows trading volumes in Treasury futures dropping 15% since May, signaling hesitation among participants. This isn’t …

The US Dollar Index, tracking the currency against six major peers, rose 0.13% to 99.07 from 98.94, hitting a daily high of 99.39 after dipping to 98.86. US stocks also climbed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.3% at 42,861, the S&P 500 gaining 0.4% to 6,027, and the …

Gold prices, down 0.08% at $3,322.945 after reaching a daily high of $3,347.68, hold steady above the $3,300 support level as markets balance improving US-China trade relations with rising geopolitical tensions. The cautious trading reflects anticipation for the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which could shape the Federal …

China’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with growth reaching 4.7%, driven by targeted stimulus and improving domestic demand. Housing and private consumption gained traction, bolstered by policy support from People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng, who maintained accommodative monetary settings. Industrial output and tech sector …

Bitcoin experienced a sharp rise on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to the progress in ongoing U.S.-China trade talks, while also awaiting a key U.S. inflation report later this week. As of 01:39 ET (05:39 GMT), Bitcoin surged 3.8% to $109,404.20, continuing its recovery from a recent range-bound phase. The …

Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of ongoing U.S.-China trade talks in London, with market sentiment remaining sensitive to global trade dynamics. As of 04:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Brent Oil Futures rose 0.2% to $67.19 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures …

European equity indices traded in tight ranges on Tuesday, with investors closely watching ongoing trade talks between China and the U.S. for signs of a thaw in their often strained relationship. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index slipped 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.1%, and the …

Gold prices saw a decline on Tuesday in Asian trade, pressured by improving risk appetite and reduced haven demand, as investors anticipated a positive outcome from the ongoing high-level U.S.-China trade talks. The yellow metal had experienced significant gains in recent weeks, driven by heightened uncertainty over the U.S. economy …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices surged past $64.00 per barrel on June 9, 2025, hitting a seven-week high as energy markets pin hopes on US-China trade resolutions and summer travel demand. With OPEC’s production hikes looming, the balance between supply and demand remains delicate. As trade talks unfold …