Market Update

European stocks edged higher on Thursday, showing resilience despite the latest round of trade tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Investors appeared to remain cautiously optimistic, even amid the increasing uncertainty surrounding global trade relations. U.S. President Trump Imposes New Tariff Rates On Wednesday, President Trump sent out letters …

Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Thursday, with technology shares leading the way after gains in Nvidia, which recently crossed a $4 trillion valuation. However, lingering concerns over U.S. trade tariffs tempered some of the optimism, particularly in Japan. Japanese Stocks Weighed Down by U.S. Tariffs The Nikkei 225 was …

Gold prices saw modest gains on Thursday, remaining within a recently established trading range, while U.S. copper futures extended their rally after President Donald Trump’s confirmation of plans to impose tariffs on copper imports. Gold’s Limited Safe Haven Demand Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty Spot gold rose by 0.3%, reaching $3,323.72 …

On Wednesday, the US Dollar edged slightly higher, continuing its rebound from last week’s multi-year lows. This uptick was driven by ongoing concerns over the White House’s trade policies and President Trump’s threats of additional tariffs.Key Events to Watch on Thursday, July 10:The US Dollar Index (DXY) hovered near multi-day …

US stock markets climbed on July 9, 2025, despite President Donald Trump’s new tariff announcements targeting trading partners. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%, the S&P 500 gained 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6%. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s market cap hit a historic $4 trillion, underscoring tech’s resilience amid trade …

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 …