Market Update

The US Dollar held steady near 100.00, supported by a new US-UK trade agreement and robust economic data, despite lingering tariff concerns. The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to maintain rates at 4.25%-4.50% and global monetary policy shifts also shaped market dynamics, while upcoming US-China trade talks added to the mix. …

The Canadian Dollar experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, weakening by 0.66% against the resilient US Dollar. This decline marks a second consecutive day of losses for the Loonie, primarily fueled by growing market optimism surrounding potential trade deal advancements, particularly the recently announced agreement in principle between the United …

On May 8, 2025, President Donald Trump celebrated a landmark US-UK trade agreement, boosting market access and economic ties, while signaling potential tariff reductions with China ahead of crucial weekend talks. Criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for holding rates steady, Trump argued that rate cuts would provide “jet fuel” …

The Pound Sterling rallied, with GBP/USD climbing 0.15% to 1.3300, fueled by a new US-UK trade agreement and a hawkish Bank of England (BoE) rate cut to 4.25%. Despite robust US jobless claims data, the US Dollar struggled, as the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates at 4.25%-4.50% underscored tariff-driven …

President Donald Trump made a flurry of remarks on Thursday, highlighting what he described as a major breakthrough in trade relations with the United Kingdom.Key TakeawaysJust concluded rare earth deal with Ukraine. Speaking with Zelenskiy soon. Reached breakthrough deal with UK. UK agreement increases access for beef, ethanol. UK will …

The U.S. dollar advanced on Thursday, building on prior gains after the Federal Reserve highlighted growing stagflation risks in the U.S. economy, prompting markets to reassess expectations for near-term interest rate cuts. At 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the performance of the greenback against six …

Oil prices inched up on Thursday, recouping a portion of the losses from the prior session, as markets found some support from renewed hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. However, gains were capped by persistent concerns over global demand and rising inventories. Brent crude futures rose by 10 cents, …

Bitcoin surged on Thursday, climbing toward the key psychological level of $100,000, as investor sentiment was buoyed by renewed hopes of a de-escalation in U.S. trade tensions. The gains followed comments from President Donald Trump that he would announce a “major” trade deal, stoking optimism that the administration’s tariff agenda …

Gold prices advanced in Asian trading on Thursday, supported by a renewed flight to safety after the Federal Reserve flagged concerns over the economic outlook amid lingering global trade tensions. However, broader gains were capped as markets digested mixed signals on upcoming U.S. trade developments. Spot gold climbed 0.8% to …

The US Dollar surged to 99.89, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%, while gold prices fell over 1.5% to $3,364 after peaking at $3,438, driven by improved risk appetite. Despite the Fed’s cautious outlook, warning of tariff-driven inflation and economic uncertainty, US stocks rallied, …