Market Update

The Japanese Yen gained ground against the U.S. Dollar on Friday, halting a two-day surge that had driven the dollar to its highest level in nearly two months. By mid-session, the USD/JPY pair was hovering around 149.50, with the dollar losing steam as traders weighed fresh inflation data alongside renewed …

The specter of new tariffs has sent ripples through the healthcare sector, directly impacting asset performance and creating a clear divide between potential stock market winners and losers. This market volatility is a response to two concurrent national security investigations launched by the US government, targeting imported medical devices and …

Canada’s real GDP rose 0.2% in July, exceeding forecasts and reversing June’s 0.1% drop, Statistics Canada reported. The rebound follows an annualized 1.6% contraction in Q2 as analysts watch for signs of recession. Key drivers of July’s growth: Goods-producing industries led the gain with a 0.6% increase after three months …

Trump’s Tariff Shockwaves: Pharma, Trucks, and Global Trade on Edge U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on Thursday, with headline measures including 100% duties on branded pharmaceuticals and 25% levies on heavy-duty trucks, set to take effect next week. The move adds to an already aggressive trade policy …

Bitcoin extended its decline on Friday, falling below the key $110,000 mark and heading for its steepest weekly drop in months, as investors braced for one of the largest-ever cryptocurrency options expiries while awaiting U.S. inflation data for policy cues. Options Expiry Adds PressureThe world’s biggest cryptocurrency traded 1.8% lower …

U.S. stock index futures traded cautiously higher on Friday, with investors balancing fresh trade tariff announcements from President Donald Trump against anticipation for key inflation data that could guide the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. Futures Hold Ground Ahead of PCE ReportAt 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained …

The U.S. dollar steadied on Friday after sharp gains in the previous session, supported by stronger-than-expected U.S. economic indicators that dampened expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve easing this year. Dollar Index on Track for Best Weekly Gain in Two MonthsThe dollar index eased 0.1% to 98.37 but remained poised for …

Oil prices held above seven-week highs in Asian trading on Friday, set for a weekly gain of more than 4%, as concerns over Russian supply disruptions and a surprise drawdown in U.S. crude inventories tightened the market balance. Market PerformanceBy 21:08 ET (01:08 GMT), Brent crude futures for November delivery …

Policy Risks Pressure Asian ChipmakersAsian technology stocks and semiconductor makers fell sharply on Friday following a Wall Street Journal report that the U.S. administration is considering new measures to reduce reliance on overseas semiconductors. The proposed policy would force U.S. technology firms to match domestic chip production with imports or …

The British pound and the Euro are both facing significant headwinds against the U.S. dollar, leading many to wonder if we’re witnessing a synchronized decline. While their individual struggles are driven by distinct factors—domestic weakness for the pound and geopolitical jitters for the euro—the combined effect is a clear picture …