Bitcoin rose on Thursday, though it hovered below its record high of nearly $112,000 that was briefly touched a day earlier. Profit-taking and fresh concerns over U.S. trade tariffs kept investor enthusiasm in check, despite the cryptocurrency hitting an all-time high earlier in the week. Bitcoin Hits Record High on …
Read More »European Stocks Edge Higher Despite New U.S. Tariff Announcements
European stocks edged higher on Thursday, showing resilience despite the latest round of trade tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Investors appeared to remain cautiously optimistic, even amid the increasing uncertainty surrounding global trade relations. U.S. President Trump Imposes New Tariff Rates On Wednesday, President Trump sent out letters …
Read More »Asian Stocks Edge Higher Despite U.S. Tariff Concerns, South Korea Leads Gains
Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Thursday, with technology shares leading the way after gains in Nvidia, which recently crossed a $4 trillion valuation. However, lingering concerns over U.S. trade tariffs tempered some of the optimism, particularly in Japan. Japanese Stocks Weighed Down by U.S. Tariffs The Nikkei 225 was …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Up as Copper Prices Rally Amid U.S. Tariff News
Gold prices saw modest gains on Thursday, remaining within a recently established trading range, while U.S. copper futures extended their rally after President Donald Trump’s confirmation of plans to impose tariffs on copper imports. Gold’s Limited Safe Haven Demand Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty Spot gold rose by 0.3%, reaching $3,323.72 …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Focus Shifts Back to US Jobs Data
On Wednesday, the US Dollar edged slightly higher, continuing its rebound from last week’s multi-year lows. This uptick was driven by ongoing concerns over the White House’s trade policies and President Trump’s threats of additional tariffs.Key Events to Watch on Thursday, July 10:The US Dollar Index (DXY) hovered near multi-day …
Read More »Stock Markets Defy Tariff Jitters as Nvidia Soars and Fed Eyes Rate Cut
US stock markets climbed on July 9, 2025, despite President Donald Trump’s new tariff announcements targeting trading partners. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%, the S&P 500 gained 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6%. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s market cap hit a historic $4 trillion, underscoring tech’s resilience amid trade …
Read More »Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks Copper Price Boom
US copper prices hit an all-time high of $5.73773 per pound following President Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports, set to begin August 1. The news triggered a 0.65% single-day price jump, with prices reaching $5.54932 per pound.By Wednesday evening, prices stabilized at $5.54932 per pound, up …
Read More »FOMC Minutes: Fed Poised for Rate Cut as Tariffs Loom
The Federal Open Market Committee’s June 2025 minutes reveal a consensus among most Federal Reserve officials for a potential interest rate cut before year-end. This shift comes despite concerns over inflationary pressures from anticipated tariffs, highlighting a delicate balancing act. The minutes, released on July 9, 2025, underscore the Fed’s …
Read More »FOMC Minutes point to lower inflation ahead
A few officials at the Federal Reserve’s June 17-18 meeting expressed the view that interest rates might decrease as early as this month, while the majority of policymakers continued to have concerns regarding the inflationary pressures anticipated from President Donald Trump’s implementation of import taxes aimed at altering global trade, …
Read More »Red Sea Tensions Propel WTI Crude Oil Prices Despite Surprise Inventory Surge Per EIA
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil climbed to $68.65 per barrel on July 9, 2025, gaining 0.47% as escalating Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea bolstered prices, overshadowing a significant build in U.S. stockpiles. Geopolitical risks continue to drive a risk premium, countering increased supply from OPEC+ and a …
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