Market Update

In a highly anticipated move, the U.S. is set to unveil a bold tariff strategy at 20:00 GMT, potentially slapping 20% duties on nearly all its trade partners. The announcement, slated to take place in the iconic White House Rose Garden, has sent ripples through global markets as traders and …

In a surprising turn of events, private-sector hiring in the United States surged last month, with companies adding 155,000 jobs—well above the forecasted 120,000. This robust rebound from February’s weather-dampened figures has sparked optimism about the economy’s underlying strength, even amid lingering policy uncertainty and cautious consumer sentiment. The latest …

Oil prices held steady on Wednesday, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement at 2000 GMT. Concerns over potential trade war escalation and slower global demand for crude kept markets in check. Brent crude futures fell $0.07 (-0.09%) to $74.42 per barrel by 08:58 GMT. …

Bitcoin remained stable on Wednesday, with little buying interest as investors stayed risk-averse ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariff announcement. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has shown a marginal recovery this week after suffering sharp losses in Q1 2025. However, the rebound remains fragile amid economic turbulence under Trump’s …

The U.S. dollar edged up slightly on Wednesday, while other major currencies remained within tight ranges, as traders awaited details of President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. These measures, set to be unveiled in a White House Rose Garden announcement at 20:00 GMT, could disrupt global trade flows and heighten financial …

European equity markets opened lower on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the anticipated tariff announcement by the Trump administration. Markets are seeking more clarity on the scale and impact of the proposed trade barriers, which could significantly affect global trade and economic growth. European Markets at a Glance …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating slightly after hitting an all-time high in the previous session, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcements. Gold Market Performance Spot gold (XAU/USD) fell 0.3% to $3,116.24 per ounce by 00:57 ET (04:57 …

On April 1, 2025, a jaw-dropping rumor lit up the internet: Elon Musk had sold Tesla, his electric vehicle juggernaut, to Warren Buffett, the sage of Omaha and Berkshire Hathaway’s mastermind. The tale, sparked by a crafty online post, sent shockwaves through X, with fans and skeptics alike buzzing over …

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the value of the US dollar against a basket of major currencies, hovered around the 104.20 mark on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, reflecting a lack of clear direction following a batch of underwhelming US economic data. Investors digested a weaker-than-anticipated ISM Manufacturing PMI, …

In a whirlwind of volatility, the stock market clawed its way into positive territory on Tuesday, riding the waves of anticipation surrounding an imminent tariff policy announcement from the White House. The broad market index edged up by a modest 0.3%, while its tech-heavy counterpart surged 0.7%. Meanwhile, the blue-chip …