Market Update

The Japanese yen made a strong comeback this week, gaining momentum amid rising speculation that Japan’s central bank may soon pivot away from its long-standing ultra-loose monetary stance. Hints of a potential interest rate hike—possibly as early as December or January—sparked a sharp reaction in currency markets, pulling the euro-yen …

U.S. stock markets turned lower on Tuesday as enthusiasm for artificial intelligence–driven gains faded, pulling major indexes into the red after a strong rally the day before. The Nasdaq led the decline, weighed down by losses in big technology and AI-related shares.The broader S&P 500 slipped as investors paused to …

The British pound extended its losses on Tuesday, falling to its weakest level since April as a stronger US dollar and deepening concerns over the UK’s fiscal outlook rattled investors ahead of a key Bank of England (BoE) decision. With the currency slipping nearly 0.7% in a single day, markets …

Gold prices slipped below the psychologically significant $4,000 threshold on Tuesday, sliding toward $3,950 per ounce amid renewed pressure from a strengthening U.S. dollar and cautious signals from the Federal Reserve. The retreat followed a brief attempt to reclaim higher ground earlier in the day, underscoring a period of consolidation …

The U.S. dollar drew its strongest investor demand since June 2024 over the past month, Bank of America said, as large asset managers ramped up purchases—particularly against emerging-market currencies—and helped tip the flow picture decisively in the greenback’s favor. BofA’s client flow data show asset managers posted their largest dollar …

Gold edged lower in Asian trading on Tuesday, weighed by a stronger U.S. dollar and lingering uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s near-term policy path after Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks last week. Spot prices fell 0.4% to $3,986.10/oz by 01:58 ET (06:58 GMT), while U.S. gold futures declined 0.5% to …

Crude oil prices remained largely stable on Monday as markets digested the latest moves by OPEC+ and weighed concerns over global supply and weak manufacturing data in Asia. Brent crude edged up 12 cents to $64.89 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 7 cents to $61.05.The OPEC+ …

U.S. stock markets posted solid gains as a new trading week began, lifted by dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve, a surge in major merger and acquisition deals, and growing optimism surrounding artificial intelligence — a sector that continues to drive global market momentum.The S&P 500 recorded a modest increase, …

The U.S. dollar extended its rally, reaching fresh three-month highs as global investors assessed the Federal Reserve’s next steps and remained wary of the ongoing U.S. budget standoff. The dollar’s strength reflected a broader mood of caution, with markets bracing for a series of central bank decisions and critical economic …

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to decide one of the most pivotal trade cases in decades — a ruling that could redefine the limits of presidential authority over tariffs and reshape America’s role in global commerce. At stake is whether the president can rely on emergency powers, originally designed …