Market Update

Bitcoin stayed steady near $119,000 on Tuesday as investors awaited further clarity on U.S. trade negotiations and remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision scheduled for Wednesday. The world’s largest cryptocurrency had been trading sideways for most of July after reaching a record high above $123,000 earlier this …

Visa (NYSE:V) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA), the world’s largest payment processors, are expected to report higher quarterly profits this week, driven by steady consumer spending. As one of the most widely used payment networks globally, both companies stand well-positioned to withstand economic downturns, thanks to their broad consumer base and diversification …

European equities saw a modest uptick on Tuesday, lifted by corporate earnings reports, notably in EssilorLuxottica, and optimism surrounding the newly inked trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union. Market Performance Pan-European STOXX 600 index: Rose 0.5% by 0815 GMT. Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40: Both added …

Gold prices held steady near three-week lows on Tuesday, with a stronger U.S. dollar and easing global trade tensions limiting demand for the safe-haven metal. Investors are awaiting a key U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision due this week, which has added caution to market sentiment. Gold Price Movements Spot Gold: …

Crude Prices Bounce BackOn July 28, 2025, oil prices surged, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI, CL=F) climbing 2.38% to $66.71 per barrel and Brent crude (UKOIL) rising 1.82% to $69.53, up $1.24 from its previous close of $68.29. Brent traded within a daily range of $67.56 to $69.66, signaling a …

The US stock market kicked off a busy week with a dynamite wave of second-quarter earnings reports, as 87 companies unveiled their financial results. Despite economic uncertainties, including tariff pressures and inflation concerns, companies like Alerus Financial, Alliance Resource Partners, Ameris Bancorp, Amkor Technology, and Bank of Hawaii delivered solid …

Pound Gains Ground on EuroOn July 29, 2025, the British pound strengthened against the euro, with the EUR/GBP pair dropping to 0.8677, down 0.7% from its previous close of 0.8738. The pair fluctuated between a daily high of 0.8757 and a low of 0.8665, reflecting market jitters over a new …

U.S. President Donald Trump set the global stage ablaze, slashing his 50-day deadline for Russia to reach a Ukraine ceasefire to just 10-12 days and vowing dynamite secondary sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t comply. Speaking at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, …

Euro Faces Sharp DeclineOn July 28, 2025, the euro slumped against the US dollar, with the EUR/USD pair dropping 1.3% to 1.1590 from its previous close of 1.1749. The currency hit a daily high of 1.1770 before falling to a low of 1.1585, reflecting market unease over a newly signed …

A Fourth Day of Losses for GoldGold prices slid for the fourth consecutive day on July 28, 2025, dropping 0.68% to $3,314.45 per troy ounce, down from a daily high of $3,345.52 and a previous close of $3,337.07. The decline reflects a resurgent US dollar, bolstered by a landmark US-EU …