Market Update

European stocks opened higher on Friday, with market sentiment buoyed by the prospect of de-escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The DAX index in Germany gained 0.2%, the CAC 40 in France climbed 0.3%, and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. rose 0.1% as investors cheered the confirmation of a high-stakes meeting. …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday, marking what is expected to be their first weekly decline in 10 weeks, as investors engaged in profit-taking following the metal’s recent surge to all-time highs. The pullback comes as the market awaits the delayed release of crucial U.S. inflation data …

Asian equities posted broad gains on Friday, led by a strong rally in technology shares, after news broke that U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. The confirmation of dialogue between the world’s two largest economies helped ease investor concerns over recent …

The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has been granted a presidential pardon, sparking debate over the intersection of cryptocurrency regulation and political intervention. Zhao, who pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in 2023, was sentenced to four months in prison but has now been released from legal consequences through …

The Japanese yen has come under pressure against the U.S. dollar, extending its slide to reach levels not seen in over a week. Investors are closely watching Japan’s economic policy under the new administration, alongside upcoming U.S. inflation data, as both factors weigh heavily on currency markets. Recent data from …

Wall Street closed Thursday with modest gains as the third-quarter earnings season gathered momentum, showcasing a mixed bag of corporate results that continue to shape investor sentiment. Intel emerged as the standout performer, while other major companies, including Tesla, Netflix, General Motors, and Ford, released results that highlighted both strength …

The United States is preparing to launch a formal investigation into China’s adherence to the trade agreement signed in 2020, raising tensions between the world’s two largest economies just days before a high-profile meeting between their leaders. The move could open the door to new tariffs on Chinese imports, although …

After weeks of silence on key economic data, Americans will get a rare peek into the state of inflation this Friday, as the federal government releases the September Consumer Price Index (CPI). The government shutdown has created an unusual blackout of critical economic reports, leaving policymakers, businesses, and households navigating …

The Bitcoin market has experienced a major shift in recent days following the closure of two of the largest short positions ever recorded, each exceeding $100 million, easing selling pressure and offering bulls a window to reclaim control.Massive Trades, Massive ProfitsThe first position, executed with precise timing, capitalized on a …

The USD/CAD currency pair stabilized near the 1.4000 mark on Thursday, as a firm US Dollar offset upward pressure from rising oil prices. Traders are carefully weighing mixed economic data from Canada alongside developments in global oil markets while anticipating the release of key US inflation figures later this week.In …