Market Update

Trump’s administration has been criticized for potentially meddling with the Fed’s decisions about the US monetary policy. However, there is little Trump could do to threaten the Fed’s independence. Trump and some of his allies have suggested that Trump should be allowed to comment on interest rates, but this would …

Global Markets React to Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine UpdateGlobal financial markets experienced significant volatility on Tuesday, November 19th, as Russia’s revision of its nuclear doctrine sparked concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions. Investors flocked to safe-haven assets, driving up the value of currencies like the U.S. dollar, Swiss franc, and Japanese yen. …

U.S. stock index futures experienced a notable drop on Tuesday, with mounting geopolitical concerns stemming from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hawkish comments about nuclear weapons unsettling investors. By 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 265 points, or 0.6%, while S&P 500 Futures fell 25 points, or 0.4%, …

Europe’s main stock index dropped to a three-month low on Tuesday as investor sentiment soured amidst escalating geopolitical risks and inflationary concerns linked to U.S. policies under President-elect Donald Trump. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.9%, on track for its third consecutive day of losses. Safe-haven assets, such as …

The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday, nearing its one-year high, as market attention focused on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s search for a Treasury Secretary. Reports indicate that the list of candidates has expanded, now including Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan and former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh. Analysts highlight …

Gold prices saw gains in Asian trade on Tuesday, building on a recovery from two-month lows. The yellow metal benefitted from a pullback in the U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, which fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Spot and Futures Prices Climb Spot gold was up …

Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday, stabilizing after significant gains in the prior session. The decline followed concerns about global demand and a potential supply glut, despite the market’s reaction to recent supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Modest Decline in Oil Futures Brent crude futures for …

Gold prices surged on Monday, reversing a recent downward trend as the U.S. dollar weakened and concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensified. The precious metal, often seen as a safe-haven asset during times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, benefited from increased investor demand.Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven DemandThe escalation of the …

Market Update: Dollar Weakens, Euro and Pound Strengthen The US Dollar continued its downward trend on Tuesday, November 19th, as the initial enthusiasm for the Trump rally seems to have waned. This potential temporary dip could lead to another “buy the dip” opportunity. Key Events and Economic Data: US Dollar: …

The US Dollar is showing very little movement on Monday, despite geopolitical tensions rising ahead of the G20 meeting. The Biden administration’s approval of long-range US missile use by Ukraine against Russian targets has increased global concerns. While the US Dollar Index (DXY) remains above 106.50, the economic calendar for …