Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, remaining below last week’s record highs as market fears over U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned trade tariffs eased. However, haven demand remained resilient amid lingering uncertainty over the exact scope of the tariffs, keeping gold near key psychological levels. Gold Market Overview: Spot gold …
Read More »Bitcoin Slightly Declines Amid Mt. Gox Transfers and Trump Tariff Speculations
Bitcoin edged lower on Tuesday, retreating from its recent gains as the defunct Japanese exchange Mt. Gox moved a significant amount of Bitcoin, raising concerns over potential sell-offs. Key Price Movement: Bitcoin dipped 0.4% to $86,731.9 (as of 01:55 ET / 05:55 GMT). The cryptocurrency had rallied earlier in the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Roars Back as Tariffs and Yields Steal the Show – March 25 Rundown
Developments and DataThe US Dollar extended its rebound, reaching two-week peaks near 104.40, buoyed by weekend tariff news, while fears of a US economic slowdown appear to have eased slightly. The US Dollar Index (DXY) secured its fourth straight day of gains, decisively breaking past 104.00, supported by a notable …
Read More »Gold Slips as Trade Fears Ease and Dollar Shines: A Bumpy Road Ahead
Gold prices dipped by 0.67% on March 24, 2025, settling at $3,002 per ounce, as easing global trade tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar curbed the metal’s upward momentum.The decline marked the third consecutive day of losses for gold, driven by news that the Trump administration plans to impose targeted …
Read More »Trump’s Tariff Twist: Liberation Day Looms as Treasury Yields Climb
The scope of the current approach to imposing customs tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, will reportedly narrow, seemingly canceling the tariffs that were scheduled to be applied to certain sectors. Instead, a reciprocal tariff will be imposed targeting a specific group of countries that account for the …
Read More »Dollar/Yen Soars to 3-Week High as Japan’s Economic Woes Deepen
The dollar/yen continues to rise since the start of daily trading, driven by pressure from economic data and statements from the central bank that lean toward quantitative easing, in contrast to the direction taken by Japanese monetary authorities. The pair climbed to 150.69 compared to the previous daily close of …
Read More »Stocks Observe Trump Hints at Tariff Relief: A Market Rebound in Motion
U.S. stock futures remained largely unchanged on Monday night, following a day of significant gains in the major averages. The uptick in the markets came as investors grew hopeful that President Donald Trump might scale back his initial plans for extensive tariffs. Futures linked to the S&P 500 saw a …
Read More »Why are financial markets on the edge ahead of PCE data
Investors are gearing up for a pivotal week packed with critical economic data, Federal Reserve insights, and a flurry of earnings reports from retail and consumer giants. With consumer sentiment showing signs of strain and the Fed sticking to its current rate stance, all eyes are on whether this week’s …
Read More »EUR/USD retreats following Upeat Services PMI
Economic Signals Send Mixed Messages Monday’s preliminary Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for March painted a fragmented picture of global economies. In Europe, France’s PMI readings from S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) surpassed expectations and February’s figures in both manufacturing and services, yet still signaled contraction. Germany and …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Sanctions on Iran and Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices edged higher on Monday, supported by fresh U.S. sanctions on Iranian crude exports, while ongoing ceasefire discussions between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine introduced supply uncertainty in global markets. Key Price Movements: Brent crude futures: Up 36 cents (0.5%) to $72.52 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate …
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