Market Update

Crude oil markets experienced significant volatility on Tuesday as escalating U.S. sanction threats against Russia heightened tensions, sending West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices on a rollercoaster ride before settling lower. The Trump administration’s aggressive push for a ceasefire in Ukraine, a key promise of President Donald Trump’s campaign, has collided …

The U.S. dollar has maintained its strong upward momentum into the start of the week, bolstered by ongoing debates surrounding the White House’s trade tariff policies, speculation about further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and uncertainty over who will succeed Chair Jerome Powell. Meanwhile, global markets are closely watching the …

U.S. stock markets are retreating in Tuesday’s trading session, driven by a disappointing services sector report and rising concerns over escalating trade policies. This combination of weak economic data and political uncertainty has dampened investor confidence.The downturn follows the release of the U.S. Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) from the …

Bitcoin mining in 2025 confronts a multifaceted array of environmental, economic, regulatory, technical, and social challenges that demand innovative solutions to ensure the industry’s sustainability and profitability. The process consumes approximately 150 terawatt-hours of energy annually, generating significant carbon emissions that spark environmental concerns and intensify regulatory oversight. This high …

Dollar’s Mixed Signals Create Currency Tug-of-WarThe Euro is holding onto modest gains against the US Dollar, as a blend of conflicting economic signals from both sides of the Atlantic keeps investors in a state of flux. A sharp rebound in the Euro on Friday, triggered by a weaker-than-expected US jobs …

Palantir’s stock is soaring, driven by a blockbuster second-quarter earnings report that saw the company’s revenue top $1 billion for the first time. The data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse crushed Wall Street’s expectations, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $0.16 on $1 billion in sales, significantly higher than …

In a recent interview with CNBC, President Donald Trump made several key announcements regarding U.S. economic policy, including his thoughts on the Federal Reserve chairmanship, new tariffs, and ongoing international trade negotiations. Fed Chair AppointmentTrump confirmed that Scott Bessent has declined consideration for the role of Federal Reserve Chair, sparking …

U.S. stock futures inched higher on Tuesday, bolstered by growing optimism over potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, while investors shifted their focus to a fresh batch of corporate earnings reports. At 6:51 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis were up 16.75 points, or 0.26%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 90 points, …

Oil prices remained little changed on Tuesday as traders weighed the impact of rising supply from OPEC+ and concerns about weaker global demand, against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on India over its Russian oil imports. OPEC+ Boosts Production Amid Supply Concerns The Organization of the Petroleum …

The U.S. dollar stabilized on Tuesday after suffering losses following the disappointing July jobs report, as traders focused on the potential for further Federal Reserve rate cuts amid growing concerns over a slowing U.S. economy. Dollar Index Rises After Payrolls Data Impact At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the Dollar Index, …