U.S. Treasury yields have been declining since the start of trading in the new week, affected by concerns of a looming government shutdown as the deadline approaches for U.S. lawmakers to reach an agreement on a budget plan to fund government activities.U.S. Congress members have begun discussions aimed at avoiding …
Read More »US stocks suffer huge losses after Trump talks about recession
US stocks have been falling sharply since the start of daily trading on Monday after headlines focused on statements made by US President Donald Trump in a television interview conducted with him at the end of last week.During that interview, the US president did not rule out the possibility of …
Read More »EUR/USD Climbs Amid US Economic Uncertainty and Shifting Eurozone Outlook
The EUR/USD pair has exhibited notable strength, climbing to near 1.0850 as the US Dollar faces mounting pressure amid growing concerns over the US economic outlook. This surge comes as investors grapple with the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies, which are increasingly perceived as a …
Read More »Bitcoin Falls Amid Crypto Reserve Disappointment and Tariff Concerns
Bitcoin extended its losses on Monday, falling 4.2% to $82,417.7 by 01:39 GMT and nearing a four-month low, as investor enthusiasm waned over U.S. President Donald Trump’s formation of a strategic crypto reserve and the recent White House crypto summit. The digital asset remained above the $80,000 level but continued …
Read More »Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Tariff Concerns and OPEC+ Production Increases
Oil prices held relatively steady on Monday as investors weighed mixed signals from U.S. import tariffs, potential growth headwinds, and rising production by OPEC+ members. At 08:56 GMT, Brent crude was down 11 cents at $70.25 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $66.87 per barrel, …
Read More »European Markets Climb on Coalition Prospects and Stimulus Optimism
European stock markets rose on Monday as the region began the new week on a positive note amid encouraging political developments in Germany. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index gained 0.7%, France’s CAC 40 advanced 0.6%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 inched up 0.1%. Political sentiment was boosted …
Read More »Gold Steadies Near Four-Month Low as Trade and Economic Uncertainty Weighsb
Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Monday following modest gains last week, as the U.S. dollar remained near a four-month low amid ongoing uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. Investors scrutinized the latest jobs report and Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s comments to gauge the future path of interest rates. …
Read More »Bitcoin Extends Losses Amid Disappointing Crypto Reserve, Tariff Fears, and Economic Uncertainty
Bitcoin continued its downward trajectory on Monday, extending a recent run of losses as market participants remained unimpressed by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve and his White House crypto summit. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 4.2% to $82,417.7 by 01:39 GMT, bringing it near a four-month …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Seismic Shifts – Dollar’s Decline, Euro’s Ascent, and Global Markets React
This week witnessed a dramatic reshuffling of the global financial landscape, marked by the US dollar’s sharp decline, the euro’s remarkable ascent, and a notable divergence in fortunes between the British pound and the FTSE 100. A confluence of economic data, policy shifts, and trade uncertainties fueled unprecedented volatility across …
Read More »US Dollar Faces Historic Weekly Decline Amid Fed and Tariff Uncertainty
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has plunged into a historic nosedive, shedding over 3.5% this week and marking its worst performance in more than a year. The Greenback’s dramatic slide accelerated on Friday as traders braced for February’s employment report, which revealed a mixed bag of economic signals. Mounting expectations …
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