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, …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady Amid Rising OPEC+ Supply and Tariff Concerns Over India’s Russian Oil Purchases
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 …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Steadies Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Slowing Economy
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, …
Read More »Bitcoin Remains Rangebound Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns and Economic Uncertainty
Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, staying within its recent trading range as traders weighed the growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade tariffs and economic growth, which kept risk appetite subdued. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was flat at $114,373.5 as of 00:57 ET (04:57 GMT), continuing its struggle to build on …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady as Markets Anticipate Fed Rate Cuts Amid Rising Trade Tensions
Gold prices held steady on Tuesday after three consecutive days of gains, buoyed by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut in September. This sentiment was further fueled by concerns over the U.S. economy and escalating trade tensions, which continue to provide support for safe-haven assets …
Read More »Can Switzerland Dodge Trump’s Tariff Storm with a Sweeter Deal?
Switzerland is racing against time to counter steep U.S. tariffs set to hit its exports with a hefty 39% duty, one of the highest globally, starting Thursday, August 7, 2025. The Alpine nation, stunned by President Donald Trump’s announcement, convened an emergency meeting on Monday to craft a “more attractive” …
Read More »Will EUR/USD Break Out as Fed Rate Cut Odds Soar and Eurozone Sentiment Falters?
The EUR/USD pair held steady on Monday, hovering near Friday’s closing levels after a robust 1.52% rally sparked by a disappointing U.S. jobs report. The weak Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data, coupled with significant downward revisions to May and June figures, has fueled expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in …
Read More »Is Ethereum Poised to Outshine Bitcoin in the Crypto Race?
Ethereum (ETH) is charging ahead in the cryptocurrency race, fueled by robust network activity and favorable regulatory shifts under President Donald Trump. As of August 4, 2025, Ethereum’s price soared to $3,699.1, marking a 5.76% daily gain and a striking 47.45% increase over the past month. This rally outpaces Bitcoin’s …
Read More »Are U.S. Treasury Yields Signaling a Market Rebound?
U.S. Treasury yields climbed at the close of Monday’s trading, propelled by positive economic developments and shifting trade dynamics that bolstered investor risk appetite. This surge in optimism triggered heavy selling of U.S. Treasuries, which maintain an inverse relationship with their yields, as market participants leaned into riskier assets. The …
Read More »Can the Japanese Yen Sustain Its Rally as Fed Policy Uncertainty Weighs on the Dollar?
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is gaining momentum against the U.S. Dollar (USD), climbing from a four-month low of 150.84 after a disappointing U.S. jobs report last Friday. The USD/JPY pair hovered around 147.00 during Monday’s U.S. trading session, reflecting a pullback in the Greenback’s recent strength. The U.S. Dollar Index …
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