Market Update

President Donald Trump’s tariff threats targeting over 100 countries by July 9, 2025, coupled with heightened US-Iran tensions, have sparked market unease, propelling the US Dollar as a safe-haven. With trade and geopolitical risks mounting, this analysis explores the market fallout and what lies ahead.Dollar Surges on Safe-Haven FlowsFears of …

U.S. stock index futures fell Monday, as growing uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade tariff plans overshadowed market sentiment. Market Overview At 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 115 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures dropped 32 points, or 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slipped 145 points, …

Oil prices showed some resilience on Monday, recovering from earlier losses despite concerns surrounding a more-than-expected output increase from OPEC+ and the potential economic impact of U.S. tariffs. OPEC+ Boosts Output, Market Tightness Offers Support Brent crude futures were down by 0.3%, trading at $68.08 per barrel by 0815 GMT, …

European stocks showed a mixed performance on Monday, with investors remaining cautious ahead of the looming July 9 deadline for trade deals set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Markets have been anxiously awaiting progress in U.S. trade talks, with the risk of higher tariffs looming, which has led to a …

German industrial production showed a stronger-than-expected rebound in May, driven by the automotive sector and energy production, as reported by the federal statistics office on Monday. The data highlighted a 1.2% increase in production compared to the previous month, significantly exceeding analysts’ forecast of no growth. This uptick in output …

Gold prices slipped in Asian trade on Monday, pressured by a steady U.S. dollar and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy. U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats and stronger-than-expected payrolls data from last week dampened market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in the near term, further …

Three things dictated price action in financial markets last week, including reaching a trade deal between USA and Vietnam, positive US jobs data, and passing “the Big Beautiful Bill”. The recent appreciation of the U.S. dollar was driven by improving investor sentiment toward America’s trade outlook, supported by Friday’s robust …

Modest Gains Amid Holiday-Thinned TradingThe EUR/USD pair edged up by 0.18% on Friday, trading at 1.1778, despite thin market liquidity due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday, according to The Independent. The modest gain, which contributed to a weekly increase of 0.53%, came as investors grappled with escalating tensions over …

Global stock markets faltered on Friday, gripped by uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline loomed, even as U.S. equities continued their record-breaking surge, according to The Independent. The threat of steep import taxes cast a shadow over investor confidence, particularly in Europe and Asia, while Wall …

The British Pound (GBP) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with GBP/JPY slipping below 197.61, retreating from the 198.00 level. Rising safe-haven demand ahead of the July 9 U.S. tariff deadline and UK political tensions have curbed Sterling’s strength. With U.S. markets closed for Independence Day, the Yen’s gains reflect …