Market Update

China’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with growth reaching 4.7%, driven by targeted stimulus and improving domestic demand. Housing and private consumption gained traction, bolstered by policy support from People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng, who maintained accommodative monetary settings. Industrial output and tech sector …

Bitcoin experienced a sharp rise on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to the progress in ongoing U.S.-China trade talks, while also awaiting a key U.S. inflation report later this week. As of 01:39 ET (05:39 GMT), Bitcoin surged 3.8% to $109,404.20, continuing its recovery from a recent range-bound phase. The …

Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of ongoing U.S.-China trade talks in London, with market sentiment remaining sensitive to global trade dynamics. As of 04:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Brent Oil Futures rose 0.2% to $67.19 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures …

European equity indices traded in tight ranges on Tuesday, with investors closely watching ongoing trade talks between China and the U.S. for signs of a thaw in their often strained relationship. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index slipped 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.1%, and the …

Gold prices saw a decline on Tuesday in Asian trade, pressured by improving risk appetite and reduced haven demand, as investors anticipated a positive outcome from the ongoing high-level U.S.-China trade talks. The yellow metal had experienced significant gains in recent weeks, driven by heightened uncertainty over the U.S. economy …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices surged past $64.00 per barrel on June 9, 2025, hitting a seven-week high as energy markets pin hopes on US-China trade resolutions and summer travel demand. With OPEC’s production hikes looming, the balance between supply and demand remains delicate. As trade talks unfold …

The EUR/USD pair surged beyond 1.1424; climbing over 0.27% as buoyant market sentiment and a firm European Central Bank stance lifted the Euro. US-China trade talks, a softening US Dollar, and ECB signals of limited rate cuts are reshaping currency markets. Amid mixed US economic data, the Euro’s strength hints …

Gold prices are climbing, reaching $3,333.95 per ounce, up +0.73% during the North American trading session on Monday, June 9 despite optimism in US-China trade talks. A weakening US Dollar, falling Treasury yields, and persistent geopolitical tensions are fueling gold’s safe-haven appeal. As markets brace for key US economic data …

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), kicking off in Cupertino on June 9, 2025, promises a deep dive into transformative updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and beyond. While last year’s AI-driven spectacle set high expectations, this year’s focus shifts to sleek software redesigns and incremental AI enhancements. These changes, alongside a …

The U.S. Dollar is navigating choppy waters as trade negotiations with China take center stage. President Donald Trump’s decision to grant U.S. trade negotiators flexibility to ease restrictions on Chinese technology exports, in exchange for access to rare earth minerals, signals a potential thaw in U.S.-China trade tensions. Yet, recent …