Market Update

The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to reduce its deposit rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2% on June 5, 2025, marking its eighth cut in the current easing cycle. Eurozone inflation, at 1.9% in May, has dipped below the ECB’s 2% target, driven by falling energy prices and …

China and the European Union have scheduled urgent trade negotiations to address escalating economic disputes, with a high-level summit planned for late July 2025 in Beijing. The talks aim to resolve critical issues surrounding market access, rare earth exports, and electric vehicle tariffs, as both sides navigate the fallout from …

On June 4, 2025, the Bank of Canada, led by Governor Tiff Macklem, opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.75%, marking the second consecutive hold. This decision reflects a cautious approach as the economy grapples with heightened uncertainty, particularly from escalating U.S. tariffs. The central bank is balancing …

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, giving back part of their recent rally as unexpectedly weak U.S. labor market data raised fresh concerns over the health of the world’s largest oil-consuming economy. By 08:45 ET (12:45 GMT): Brent crude fell 0.7% to $65.17 per barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped …

U.S. stock index futures ticked higher on Wednesday, building on Tuesday’s upbeat momentum as markets bet on potential progress in U.S.-China trade talks. Traders are pinning their hopes on an upcoming call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which could reinvigorate stalled negotiations. As of 05:35 ET …

Bitcoin traded flat on Wednesday, maintaining its position within a narrow range as market sentiment remained clouded by growing uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and its potential economic repercussions. The muted price action reflects cautious investor behavior ahead of a possible high-stakes discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese …

Asian equity markets largely moved higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over a potential conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at reviving stalled trade negotiations. The prospect of renewed dialogue provided a lift to risk appetite across the region, with technology stocks and chipmakers …

Gold prices traded in a narrow range during Asian hours on Wednesday, as investors balanced a modest return in risk appetite against persistent safe haven demand. Speculation over a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping helped buoy market sentiment, but gold remained well-supported amid …

Oil prices saw a notable increase on Tuesday, with futures contracts rising by 2.00% to $63.30 per barrel, up from $62.98. This surge is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, which intensified after Ukraine’s recent strikes deep within Russian territory.Beyond the immediate conflict, several other factors are …

Gold’s recent downturn on Tuesday, with futures contracts falling to $3376 per ounce from a previous close of $3406, highlights a critical interplay between currency strength and precious metal valuations. This movement is not an isolated event but a clear reaction to a resurgent U.S. dollar, fueled by a confluence …