Bitcoin continued its pullback on Tuesday, retreating 3.6% to $94,567.1 by early morning trade as concerns over potential trade wars reignited risk aversion across global markets. Key Developments in the Bitcoin Market Tariff Threats Dampening SentimentPresident-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of steep import tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico rattled broader …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Higher as Trump’s Tariff Threats Bolster Safe-Haven Demand Amid Mixed Market Dynamics
Gold prices saw a modest uptick during Asian trading on Tuesday, driven by escalating geopolitical and trade concerns, though gains were capped by a stronger U.S. dollar and easing Middle Eastern tensions. Key Market Moves Spot gold increased by 0.1% to $2,628.69 an ounce. Gold futures (December) rose by 0.4% …
Read More »OPEC+ and the Future of Oil Markets: Critical Decisions Await
As OPEC+ prepares for its December 1 meeting, several pressing issues will dominate the agenda, including a potential delay in planned supply increases and the broader implications of current market dynamics. With weak global demand, a retreating U.S. dollar, and fading geopolitical tensions, the decisions made during this pivotal meeting …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Market Focus Shifts to FOMC Minutes The US Dollar weakened at the start of the week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East eased and investors anticipated the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. The FOMC minutes, along with a slew of US economic data, including housing …
Read More »Dow Jones Soars On Market Optimism Stirred By Bessent’s Nomination for Treasury Dept
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged to a new all-time high just below the 44,800 mark on Monday. This bullish movement in equity markets was driven by two significant factors: the anticipation of Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump, and the rumors of a …
Read More »What Do Global Markets Expect From Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary?
Financial markets responded positively on Monday to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary. Currencies across the globe rallied, reflecting investor optimism that Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, could temper some of Trump’s more extreme economic views.Market ReactionsThe US Dollar Index (DXY), …
Read More »DXY Declines on Quiet Monday as Markets Await Catalysts
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has retreated below the 107.00 mark after profit-taking following the sharp gains in the greenback earlier in November. The index is trading at 106.79. Despite the recent decline, the index remains bullish thanks to strong economic data and a less dovish stance from the Federal …
Read More »Why Trump’s Looming Policies Still Trigger Inflation Concerns
As Donald Trump’s second term approaches, his policy proposals have sparked widespread concern about a potential resurgence of inflation. However, leading economists argue that these fears may be overstated. The debate centers around the impact of Trump’s policies versus the role of the Federal Reserve and money supply dynamics.Immediate Market …
Read More »BTC Holds Below $100,000, But a Breakout Seems Imminent
At less than 2% below $100,000, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading. In November, the price of Bitcoin rose by more than 40%. What is the next goal for this current trend in Bitcoin? Since emerging from a long-term channel in November, the price of Bitcoin has skyrocketed. It has risen by …
Read More »XAU/USD Deteriorates Amid Lebanon Ceasefire Talks
Gold has been declining sharply since the start of trading this week, continuing the downward trend it has followed since last Friday. This decline has been exacerbated by news that has dominated headlines on Monday about a potential ceasefire in Lebanon, which has had a negative impact on the precious …
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