Market Update

The euro extended its upward momentum against the US dollar, climbing to its highest levels in over a week as a mix of geopolitical tension and unexpected market moves weighed heavily on the greenback.The shift reflects a broader change in market sentiment, with investors pulling back from the dollar amid …

The Japanese yen found stability after authorities stepped in to halt its rapid decline against the US dollar. The intervention came as the yen briefly weakened beyond the symbolic 160 mark, sparking concerns about financial stability. By Friday, the currency had regained ground, with the dollar trading closer to 156 …

Despite soaring oil prices triggered by the ongoing war in Iran, American energy giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron both saw their profits plummet in the first quarter of the year. The expected windfall from expensive crude was wiped out by unprecedented disruptions to oil shipments, proving that high prices don’t …

Key Takeaways Bitcoin rebounds: The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.8% to $77,143 after dipping near $75,000 earlier in the week. April winning streak: Bitcoin gained 12% in April amid the temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire and Wall Street’s record-breaking run. $80K still the wall: The $80,000 resistance level continues to cap rallies, …

Key Takeaways Futures edge higher: S&P 500 futures gained 0.1% to 7,250.75, Dow Jones futures rose 0.14% to 49,907.0, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.13%. Records shattered Thursday: The S&P 500 closed up 1% above 7,200 for an all-time high, the Nasdaq Composite added 0.9% to its own record, and …

Key Takeaways Tariff reversal: President Donald Trump announced he is lifting tariffs on whisky from Britain in a gesture honoring King Charles. Royal influence: Trump credited the King and Queen with achieving what “nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking.” Final day flourish: The announcement came on …

Key Takeaways Stock pops 2%: Amazon shares opened higher on the back of a blowout quarter that smashed analyst expectations. EPS crushes consensus: Earnings per share came in at $2.78, far above the $1.63 expected, with revenue hitting $181.5 billion versus the $177.13 billion forecast. AWS reignited: Cloud growth accelerated …

Key Takeaways Modest gains for sterling and euro: GBP/USD rose 0.04% to 1.3606, while EUR/USD added 0.11% to 1.1744 in thin trading. Yen intervention echoes 2024: Japan’s suspected move recalls last year’s $30 billion-plus operations, which briefly dragged USD/JPY to 152 before the pair surpassed its prior high just two …

Key Takeaways Headline CPI ticks up: Tokyo headline inflation rose to 1.5% in April from 1.4% in March. Core falls below target: Tokyo core CPI dropped to 1.5% from 1.7%, missing the 1.8% forecast and slipping further below the BOJ’s 2% target — a four-year low. Underlying gauge softens: Inflation …

Key Takeaways Prices slip: Spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,600.06/oz, while gold futures dropped 0.4% to $4,611.54/oz — both close to one-month lows. Quiet trading: Volumes were muted due to market holidays across most of Asia. Two months of losses: Spot gold lost roughly 1% in April, extending March’s near …