Bitcoin extended its losses on Monday, falling 4.2% to $82,417.7 by 01:39 GMT and nearing a four-month low, as investor enthusiasm waned over U.S. President Donald Trump’s formation of a strategic crypto reserve and the recent White House crypto summit. The digital asset remained above the $80,000 level but continued …
Read More »Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Tariff Concerns and OPEC+ Production Increases
Oil prices held relatively steady on Monday as investors weighed mixed signals from U.S. import tariffs, potential growth headwinds, and rising production by OPEC+ members. At 08:56 GMT, Brent crude was down 11 cents at $70.25 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $66.87 per barrel, …
Read More »European Markets Climb on Coalition Prospects and Stimulus Optimism
European stock markets rose on Monday as the region began the new week on a positive note amid encouraging political developments in Germany. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index gained 0.7%, France’s CAC 40 advanced 0.6%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 inched up 0.1%. Political sentiment was boosted …
Read More »Gold Steadies Near Four-Month Low as Trade and Economic Uncertainty Weighsb
Gold prices held steady in Asian trading on Monday following modest gains last week, as the U.S. dollar remained near a four-month low amid ongoing uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. Investors scrutinized the latest jobs report and Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s comments to gauge the future path of interest rates. …
Read More »Bitcoin Extends Losses Amid Disappointing Crypto Reserve, Tariff Fears, and Economic Uncertainty
Bitcoin continued its downward trajectory on Monday, extending a recent run of losses as market participants remained unimpressed by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve and his White House crypto summit. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 4.2% to $82,417.7 by 01:39 GMT, bringing it near a four-month …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Seismic Shifts – Dollar’s Decline, Euro’s Ascent, and Global Markets React
This week witnessed a dramatic reshuffling of the global financial landscape, marked by the US dollar’s sharp decline, the euro’s remarkable ascent, and a notable divergence in fortunes between the British pound and the FTSE 100. A confluence of economic data, policy shifts, and trade uncertainties fueled unprecedented volatility across …
Read More »US Dollar Faces Historic Weekly Decline Amid Fed and Tariff Uncertainty
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has plunged into a historic nosedive, shedding over 3.5% this week and marking its worst performance in more than a year. The Greenback’s dramatic slide accelerated on Friday as traders braced for February’s employment report, which revealed a mixed bag of economic signals. Mounting expectations …
Read More »Precious Metals to the Moon for the Week, but Gold Dips Though Taking Center Stage
Gold prices experienced a dip on Friday as the US dollar, often referred to as the Greenback, regained some of its strength and US Treasury bond yields rebounded following the release of a closely-watched US employment report. At the time of writing, the price of gold, represented by the XAU/USD …
Read More »Wall Street Swings post-NFP as Trade Policies and Economic Concerns Roil Investors
The S&P 500 experienced a volatile session on Friday, capping a challenging week with its steepest decline in several months. Investors wrestled with a mix of trade policy developments and lackluster economic data, leaving markets on edge.The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite all saw …
Read More »Euro Gains Momentum, Eyes 1.12 Target Amid Shifting Economic Landscape
The Euro (EUR) is experiencing a surge in value against the US Dollar (USD), driven by a confluence of factors, including anticipated fiscal policy changes in Germany. Recent developments have prompted financial analysts at Rabobank to revise their long-term EUR/USD forecast, now targeting 1.12 within a 12-month timeframe. This upward …
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