Market Update

Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Monday, recovering from last week’s losses as the U.S. dollar softened. However, gains were capped by growing optimism around potential U.S.-China trade talks and investor caution ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. Spot Gold rose 0.5% to $3,255.95 per …

North American Markets: Seizing Opportunities in VolatilityNorth American financial markets reflect a tale of resilience and divergence. The US economy shows strength in earnings and jobs but faces tariff-driven stagflation risks. In the Eurozone, GDP grew by 0.3% in Q1 2025, supported by increased consumer spending in Germany and France, …

The US labor market’s surprising strength has slammed the brakes on expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with markets now pricing in just a 3% chance of a 25-basis-point reduction at the May 6-7, 2025, meeting. April’s Nonfarm Payrolls report, showcasing robust job growth and steady wages, has shifted the …

Gold prices are buckling under pressure, sliding to $3,225 per ounce, before stablizing at the $3,240 mark, despite economic red flags that should have sent investors scrambling for safe havens. A surprise GDP contraction and mixed US jobs data failed to ignite a rally, as traders instead poured into the …

Why Is the Dollar Tanking Despite a Stellar Jobs Report?The US Dollar is reeling, defying logic after a robust April jobs report that showcased stronger-than-expected job growth, steady unemployment, and persistent wage gains. Instead of soaring, the Dollar Index slumped to 99.88, shedding 0.37 points from its prior close. With …

A blockbuster US jobs report has propelled the Dow Jones Industrial Average beyond 41,300, crushing recession fears with a 600-point surge. Yet, as the EUR/USD climbs 0.42% to 1.1332 and tech giants falter, tariff uncertainties loom large. With the Federal Reserve under scrutiny, the market’s euphoria could be tested. Here’s …

The EUR/USD pair is charging toward 1.1332, gaining 0.42% during Friday’s North American trading session, fueled by a potent mix of sizzling Eurozone inflation and a robust US jobs report. A tumbling US Dollar, spurred by President Donald Trump’s push for lower interest rates, has given the Euro room to …

The US labor market stood tall in April, shrugging off the shockwaves from President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. With stronger-than-expected job growth and steady unemployment, the latest data paints a picture of resilience amid trade policy turbulence. As markets rally and investors reassess economic risks, the April jobs …

Gold prices rose modestly in Asian trading on Friday, buoyed by a slight pullback in the U.S. dollar ahead of key labor market data, although the metal remained on track for a weekly loss amid signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. As of 01:53 ET (06:53 …

The U.S. dollar extended its recovery on Thursday, posting broad gains as optimism grew over potential tariff agreements between Washington and several of its key trading partners. While trading volumes were thinner due to the May Day holiday across many global markets, the greenback saw renewed technical buying after being …