Market Update

Bitcoin remained largely steady on Thursday as the U.S. House of Representatives cleared a crucial procedural hurdle to open debate on a suite of crypto bills after a nine-hour deadlock. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded 0.2% higher, reaching $118,747.50 as of 02:25 ET (06:25 GMT). Bitcoin had surged to record …

European stocks experienced a positive rally on Thursday, with investors focused on a steady stream of new corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX in Germany gained 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France rose by 1.2%, and the FTSE 100 in the …

Oil prices saw a modest increase on Thursday, recovering from declines in the previous three sessions, driven by stronger-than-expected economic data from major oil consumers and signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and key global players. Brent crude futures rose by 24 cents, or 0.35%, to $68.76 per …

The U.K. labor market showed signs of weakening in May, with the unemployment rate climbing to 4.7%, surpassing expectations and marking its highest level since June 2021. This increase was higher than the anticipated 4.6% for the period, signaling a slight deterioration in the labor market dynamics. Additionally, pay growth, …

Gold prices saw a slight decline during Asian trading on Thursday due to an improvement in risk appetite, following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who downplayed concerns that he would prematurely remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite this, the overall demand for gold remained relatively high, driven by …

U.S. Companies (Wall Street)The earnings season on July 16, 2025, showcased notable performances from several U.S. companies, reflecting a mixed market environment influenced by trade tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts. Goldman Sachs reported a standout performance for the second quarter, posting an EPS of $10.91, surpassing expectations of …

The EUR/USD pair staged a recovery on July 16, 2025, climbing 0.25% to 1.1633 after rebounding from a three-week low of 1.1562. The euro’s advance was fueled by a faltering US Dollar, which faced renewed selling pressure following President Donald Trump’s hints at removing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, coupled …

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released on July 16, 2025, paints a cautious picture of the U.S. economy, highlighting flat or weakening activity across most of its 12 districts. Compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston from data collected before July 7, the report draws on insights from …

The US Dollar hit a speed bump, snapping a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated under renewed selling pressure. The pullback was triggered by fleeting rumors—later downplayed—that President Donald Trump might move to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Compounding the dollar’s woes were softer-than-expected US …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped on July 16, 2025, falling 0.15% to $65.325 per barrel, while Brent crude oil followed suit, declining 0.26% to $68.60 per barrel. Both benchmarks faced downward pressure despite a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories, as rising OPEC+ production and persistent demand …