European stock markets surged on Wednesday as investors rallied on expectations that a compromise on U.S. trade tariffs may be in the offing, while strong policy moves in Germany to boost defense spending further lifted sentiment. At 06:20 ET (11:20 GMT), Germany’s DAX climbed 3.4%, France’s CAC 40 gained 2%, …
Read More »Dollar Falls to Three-Month Low as Trade War Fears Weigh, Euro Gains on Stimulus Hopes
The U.S. dollar slipped further on Wednesday, reaching a three-month low as concerns mounted that a trade war initiated by President Donald Trump could slow growth in the world’s largest economy. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, …
Read More »Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Dip Buying
Bitcoin rebounded on Wednesday after an extended rout in crypto prices spurred some bargain buying. The recovery was fueled by hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump might scale down his aggressive trade tariffs, which have weighed on risk appetite in recent sessions. After wild swings this week, Bitcoin—long the flagship …
Read More »Gold Surges as US Economic Fears and Trade Tensions Ignite Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices have experienced a significant surge, propelled by a confluence of factors including escalating trade tensions, mounting recessionary fears within the United States, and a weakening US Dollar. The XAU/USD pair climbed to $2,918, marking a notable increase as investors sought refuge in the precious metal. This surge is …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Investors bracing for a busy Wednesday
The US Dollar’s sharp decline continued Tuesday, hitting its lowest point since early December as economic concerns mounted ahead of crucial US labor data. Investors are bracing for a busy Wednesday, March 5th:Dollar Weakness: The US Dollar Index (DXY) breached the 106.00 support level, plummeting to a three-month low. This …
Read More »Tariff Tremors: Dow Plummets 550 as Trade War Erupts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) suffered a significant blow on Tuesday, plunging 550 points to settle at 42,600, a stark reflection of escalating trade tensions. The day’s trading saw the index dip as low as 700 points, as investor sentiment plummeted in response to President Trump’s newly implemented tariffs. …
Read More »Trump Ignites Trade Firestorm: Reciprocal Tariffs on Canada Escalate Economic Tensions
US President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions with Canada by imposing sweeping tariffs, marking a significant escalation in his administration’s trade policies. On March 4, 2025, the United States implemented a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the country, with a slightly reduced rate of 10% applied to …
Read More »EUR/USD Ignites: 1.4% Surge Breaks 100-Day SMA, Bulls Target 1.0560!
EUR/USD experienced a significant surge following the European trading session, propelling the pair beyond the 1.0520 level as bullish momentum intensified. This upward trajectory was marked by a decisive break above the crucial 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), a technical milestone that solidified the bullish sentiment. The pair has now …
Read More »US dollar faces downward pressure amid tariff concerns
The US Dollar is currently facing significant downward pressure, as escalating trade tensions and growing economic concerns weigh heavily on investor sentiment. The catalyst for this decline is the implementation of US tariffs, which have triggered swift and substantial retaliatory measures from key trading partners, notably Canada and China. This …
Read More »Yen’s Ascent: US Administration’s Currency Concerns Fuel Market Frenzy Amidst BoJ’s Tightening Grip
The intricate dance of the USD/JPY exchange rate has taken a dramatic turn, spotlighting a stark contrast between the US administration’s currency apprehensions and the market’s bullish fervor. While Washington voices concerns over perceived currency manipulation, particularly by Japan, analysts are keenly observing the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) tightening policy, …
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