Market Update

A Strategic Leap GlobalFoundries’ acquisition of MIPS marks a bold step in the semiconductor industry. By integrating MIPS’ RISC-V processor IP, the company aims to meet rising demand for specialized chips in artificial intelligence (AI), automotive, and data center applications, while strengthening its position in a competitive market. A History …

Yen Faces Downward Pressure: The Japanese yen has faced significant pressure since the release of Japan’s inflation data on July 10, 2025. The USD/JPY pair climbed to 146.21, slightly below the previous day’s close of 146.30, with intraday trading ranging from a low of 145.75 to a high of 146.78. …

Strong Labor Market Fuels Market Confidence U.S. stock markets have shown resilience, climbing steadily during Thursday’s trading session, driven by renewed investor confidence following positive labor market data. Weekly unemployment claims dropped to 227,000, down from 233,000 the previous week and below market expectations of 235,000. This decline suggests a …

Robust Economy Fuels Policy OptimismRecent economic indicators point to a resilient U.S. economy, with steady growth and a balanced labor market creating a favorable environment for policy adjustments. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly emphasized that growth remains solid, with unemployment claims holding steady and no significant …

Rising Trade Disputes Drive Gold Prices: Gold prices have been climbing steadily since the start of Tuesday’s trading session, fueled by ongoing global trade tensions. Recent actions and statements from U.S. President Donald Trump have intensified market uncertainty, pushing investors toward safe-haven assets like gold. The precious metal rose to …

Bitcoin’s price surged 2.8% on July 9, 2025, marking its largest single-day gain in six days and breaking out of a tight five-day trading range between $107,350 and $109,800. This rally pushed Bitcoin above the June high of $110,530, retesting its all-time high of $112,000 set in May. The breakout …

The US Dollar is riding a wave of renewed strength, climbing above 97.50 on the US Dollar Index (DXY) after a brief dip during Asian trading hours. Buoyed by stronger-than-expected labor market data and escalating trade rhetoric from President Donald Trump, the Greenback is holding firm as investors navigate a …

The U.S. economy is riding a wave of resilience, but storm clouds may be gathering on the horizon, according to St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem. In a recent statement, Musalem painted a picture of an economy in robust health, with a labor market humming at or near full …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday, retreating slightly from the prior session’s strong gains as investors absorbed the latest tariff announcements from President Donald Trump. Stock Market Movement At 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 105 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures fell 12 points, …

Oil prices experienced moderate declines on Thursday as traders grappled with the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats on the global economy. Oil Price Movement Brent crude futures dropped 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $69.96 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude lost 32 cents, …