Market Update

The global economic stage is buzzing with tension, and three key figures—Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—are at the heart of the action. Recent developments in U.S.-China trade negotiations and U.S. monetary policy have thrust these leaders into the spotlight, as their …

Japan’s government bond (JGB) market is facing significant turbulence as yields on super-long bonds (20-, 30-, and 40-year maturities) have surged to historic peaks in May 2025, raising concerns about the nation’s fiscal sustainability and its potential to unsettle global financial markets. On Thursday, the 10-year JGB yield stabilized at …

Late Thursday, San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly commented on the uncertainty surrounding White House trade policies, which have led the Federal Reserve to adopt a wait-and-see approach. With steep import tariffs looming, policymakers are evaluating their potential ripple effects on the US economy, as markets reflect this uncertainty …

The Euro (EUR) strengthened against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, with traders eyeing Japan’s forthcoming inflation data and Germany’s Retail Sales figures due on Friday. As of now, the EUR/JPY pair is trading at 163.83, marking a daily increase of 0.17%. These key economic releases are poised to provide …

Bitcoin experienced a pullback during Thursday’s trading session, stepping back from its peak levels since February 2025. The earlier surge was fueled by optimistic remarks about the future of cryptocurrencies delivered at the Bitcoin 2025 annual conference.Investor interest appears to be shifting toward lower-valued cryptocurrencies, driven by economic cycle factors …

US stock markets received a boost on Thursday after a US court struck down tariff measures introduced by President Donald Trump earlier this month, ruling that they exceeded his authority. The decision invalidated tariffs imposed under a declared economic emergency, which had allowed restrictions on many of the United States’ …

Gold prices soared past the $3,300 mark on Thursday, buoyed by a confluence of factors including disappointing US jobs data and a significant court ruling against previously imposed Trump-era tariffs. The precious metal, often sought as a safe haven, saw its value jump by 0.94%, with XAU/USD trading at $3,318 …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently raised concerns about the potential for more frequent and persistent supply chain shocks, which could complicate the central bank’s efforts to balance inflation control with employment stability. Speaking at a recent conference, Powell noted that these disruptions could fuel inflationary pressures and challenge the …

Nvidia stock surges, reclaiming the title of the world’s most valuable company. Market cap surpasses Microsoft, reaching approximately $3.44 trillion.Nvidia’s stock skyrocketed on Thursday, propelling the AI chip leader back to the top spot among the world’s most valuable companies.Nvidia (NVDA) shares climbed 4% during Thursday’s trading session, boosting the …

Bitcoin extended its decline on Thursday, pressured by sustained profit-taking after notching record highs earlier this week, while a favorable U.S. court ruling on trade tariffs failed to lift sentiment across the cryptocurrency space. The world’s largest digital asset fell 1.2% to $107,721.6 by 01:43 ET (05:43 GMT), marking a …