Market Update

US copper prices hit an all-time high of $5.73773 per pound following President Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports, set to begin August 1. The news triggered a 0.65% single-day price jump, with prices reaching $5.54932 per pound.By Wednesday evening, prices stabilized at $5.54932 per pound, up …

The Federal Open Market Committee’s June 2025 minutes reveal a consensus among most Federal Reserve officials for a potential interest rate cut before year-end. This shift comes despite concerns over inflationary pressures from anticipated tariffs, highlighting a delicate balancing act. The minutes, released on July 9, 2025, underscore the Fed’s …

A few officials at the Federal Reserve’s June 17-18 meeting expressed the view that interest rates might decrease as early as this month, while the majority of policymakers continued to have concerns regarding the inflationary pressures anticipated from President Donald Trump’s implementation of import taxes aimed at altering global trade, …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil climbed to $68.65 per barrel on July 9, 2025, gaining 0.47% as escalating Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea bolstered prices, overshadowing a significant build in U.S. stockpiles. Geopolitical risks continue to drive a risk premium, countering increased supply from OPEC+ and a …

President Donald Trump intensified his aggressive trade policy on Wednesday, announcing a fresh wave of double-digit tariffs targeting imports from seven additional countries, effective August 1, unless favorable trade agreements are reached. The move, revealed through screenshots shared on Truth Social, underscores Trump’s commitment to reshaping America’s global trade relationships …

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) held steady at 97.64, up 1.5% from its July 1 low of 96.38, after peaking at 97.75, near its all-time high of 98.00. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff campaign, targeting six additional nations with 20%–30% duties and imposing a 50% copper tariff, has bolstered safe-haven …

On Wednesday, Bitcoin stabilized at $108,873, down 0.07% after failing to sustain a breakout above $110,000, near its all-time high of $112,000. U.S. tariff threats and surging institutional demand through crypto ETFs are driving market dynamics. With trade tensions rising and derivatives interest spiking, Bitcoin’s long-term bullish trend persists, but …

Wall Street was set for a higher open on Wednesday as investors largely brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats and focused on ongoing negotiations with global trade partners. At 8:20 a.m. ET, U.S. S&P 500 E-minis were up by 15.25 points, or 0.24%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 47.25 …

Tesla Inc. has faced significant challenges in 2025, reflected in its financial performance and market activity. In the second quarter of 2025, the company delivered 384,122 vehicles, marking a 13.5% decline from 443,956 units delivered in the same period of 2024. Despite stable production levels at 410,244 vehicles, slightly below …

The U.S. dollar strengthened to a more than two-week high against the yen on Wednesday, following new trade-related proclamations by U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes after the U.S. leader announced 25% tariffs on Japan and several other trade partners, adding to market uncertainty. Dollar Gains Amid Tariff News The …