Market Update

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a rollercoaster session on Friday, flirting with the 42,000 mark before settling near its opening level. Investors found themselves navigating a complex landscape marked by a lack of significant economic data and mounting pressures from expiring options contracts. Adding to the uncertainty, U.S. …

Oil prices edged higher on Friday, securing a second straight week of gains as tighter supply expectations took hold, driven by fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and OPEC+’s latest production strategy. Brent crude futures climbed 16 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $72.16 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

On Friday, March 21, 2025, the cryptocurrency market shows cautious dynamics. Bitcoin trades around $84,117, down 2.08%, while Ethereum dips to $1,971. The total market cap hovers at $2.75 trillion to $2.86 trillion, up 0.49%, though trading volume fell 6.49% to $98.3 billion. The Fear & Greed Index at 26 …

The U.S. dollar rose on Friday by approximately 0.31% against most major currencies, according to levels recorded by the Dollar Index which is standing at 104.114, at the time of writing. This uptick capitalized on a retreat in risk appetite across financial markets, which triggered declines in U.S. stocks and …

The EUR/USD pair has slipped to around 1.0820 after Friday’s European session, marking a third straight day of declines and a weekly drop of over 1%. Momentum is turning sour, with the RSI plunging near neutral and the MACD flashing a fresh bearish signal, suggesting the earlier bullish wave is …

Japanese companies have committed to an average 5.4% wage increase this year, according to the latest data from Rengo, the country’s largest labor union federation. Key Takeaways from the Wage Negotiations The 5.4% wage hike slightly dips from the initial 5.46% reading last week but remains on track to be …

Major European airline stocks fell on Friday after London’s Heathrow Airport, the region’s busiest hub, announced a full-day closure due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation supplying its power. Key Airline Losses Following the market opening, several European airline stocks declined: International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) (LON: ICAG) …

Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for a second consecutive weekly gain, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and a revised OPEC+ production plan fueled expectations of a tighter global supply. Brent and WTI Edge Higher By 0850 GMT, crude oil benchmarks traded in positive territory: Brent crude gained 12 …

European markets retreated on Friday, with travel and leisure stocks leading losses following a major fire at Heathrow Airport. Broader market sentiment remained cautious as investors continued to assess the impact of escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainty. STOXX 600 Falls as Travel Stocks Lead Declines The pan-European STOXX 600 …

Gold prices remained on track for a third straight weekly gain on Friday, supported by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The precious metal continued to draw investor interest, reaching a new all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday …