Market Update

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reaffirmed its cautious yet tightening stance on Friday, as Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said the central bank will continue raising interest rates if economic and inflation trends develop in line with its forecasts. Gradual Rate Hike Path Contingent on Data Speaking before Japan’s credit unions, …

European equities tumbled on Friday, mirroring sharp overnight losses on Wall Street, as renewed concerns over the health of U.S. regional banks and caution ahead of key Eurozone inflation data rattled investor confidence. Regional Indices Under Pressure By 07:10 GMT (03:10 ET), Europe’s major benchmarks were all trading in negative …

Bitcoin fell on Thursday, extending its decline after last week’s flash crash as traders remained risk-averse amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and ongoing concerns over regulatory developments. Bitcoin Struggles to Regain Momentum The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 1.3% to $111,031 by 05:10 GMT (01:10 ET), slipping after attempts to stabilize …

Gold prices surged to new record highs in Asian trading on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of all-time peaks, as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts intensified demand for the precious metal. Spot gold climbed 0.7% to $4,237.87 per ounce by 04:25 GMT …

Gold prices surged strongly on Thursday, hitting new record highs, fueled by an escalating demand for safe-haven assets amidst intensifying global geopolitical and economic tensions. The nearest-term gold contract reached a new all-time high of $4,250 per ounce, gaining $77.30, or 1.84%, on the COMEX exchange. In a parallel move, …

The US Dollar took a notable step back, hitting its lowest levels in days. Investors are grappling with the potential for future interest rate cuts by the central bank, combined with the economic uncertainties caused by a prolonged US federal government shutdown. This weakening sentiment for the dollar has had …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled roughly 300 points on Thursday, slipping back into a consolidation zone near the 46,200 mark as renewed pressure on regional banks rattled Wall Street. The decline underscores a growing unease among investors who are struggling to stay optimistic amid deepening economic and political uncertainty.Market …

A wave of credit anxiety rippled through U.S. markets on Thursday, dragging both regional bank stocks and Bitcoin lower as investors began to spot the first visible cracks in traditional finance. The trigger came from renewed concerns over bad loans and bankruptcies, fueling fears that more trouble could be lurking …

The protracted government shutdown crisis deepened on Thursday as the Senate rejected a funding measure for the tenth time, signaling a complete political stalemate and prolonging the financial pain felt across the nation.Failure to Advance The repeated failure to secure the necessary votes highlights the intractable nature of the negotiations. …

The U.S. dollar weakened on Thursday, with the USD/CHF pair sliding around 0.20% to hover near 0.7950 after touching a two-week low of 0.7933. Investors sought refuge in the Swiss franc amid escalating trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, while Switzerland’s latest economic forecasts added a cautious tone to the …