Market Update

American Express unveiled a standout second-quarter performance for 2025 on Friday, July 18, 2025, exceeding analyst predictions with an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.08, surpassing the anticipated $3.87, a 5.43% beat. Revenue hit $17.86 billion, topping the $17.7 billion forecast by a slim 0.9%. Despite these gains, shares slid …

Oil prices softened this week, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settling at $67.34 per barrel as of 11:58 PM EEST on Friday, July 18, 2025, amid supply disruptions in Iraq and the gradual unwinding of OPEC+ production cuts during peak US summer demand. This volatile mix, unfolding against a backdrop …

US markets closed with mixed results on Friday, July 18, 2025, as gains in Utilities, Consumer Goods, and Basic Materials lifted some stocks, while Oil & Gas, Healthcare, and Telecoms dragged others down. With the Dow dipping, the question arises—can this balance hold, or will broader trends dominate?Market Snapshot and …

Silver (XAG/USD) holds steady around $38.25 on Friday, following a 14-year high of $39.13 earlier this week. Supported by a bullish technical setup, the metal faces a pivotal moment—can it break through resistance, or will consolidation persist?Technical Support Fuels OptimismSilver remains anchored within an ascending channel on daily and weekly …

US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade stance on Friday, July 18, 2025, pushing for a minimum tariff of 15% to 20% on all European Union goods, according to sources briefed on the negotiations. As trade talks heat up, the question looms—can this escalate further, or will a compromise …

Us president Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Wednesday, hinting at removing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, sparking mixed investor reactions before backtracking. As political tensions mount, the question looms—can markets withstand this uncertainty, or will it erode confidence?Investor Jitters Reflect Political DramaTrump’s Oval Office comments, made during a meeting …

Gold prices find support on Friday, with XAU/USD hovering near $3,350, as a potential Federal Reserve softening and declining yields keep the market in play. With mixed momentum and key data in focus, the question arises—can gold maintain its footing, or will shifts tip the scales?Consumer Confidence and Housing Boost …

U.S. consumer sentiment hit its highest point in five months in July, rising to 61.8, up from 60.7 in May. However, the reading remains well below its historical average, reflecting ongoing concerns surrounding the impact of U.S. tariffs. Consumer Sentiment Index and Inflation Expectations The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment …

U.S. stocks saw a slight rise on Friday as investors digested positive second-quarter earnings reports and signs of a resilient economy, despite lingering tariff uncertainties. By 09:32 ET (13:32 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 85 points or 0.2%, the S&P 500 index rose 12 points or 0.2%, and …

U.S. stocks saw a slight rise on Friday as investors digested positive second-quarter earnings reports and signs of a resilient economy, despite lingering tariff uncertainties. By 09:32 ET (13:32 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 85 points or 0.2%, the S&P 500 index rose 12 points or 0.2%, and …