Market Update

European markets retreated on Friday, with travel and leisure stocks leading losses following a major fire at Heathrow Airport. Broader market sentiment remained cautious as investors continued to assess the impact of escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainty. STOXX 600 Falls as Travel Stocks Lead Declines The pan-European STOXX 600 …

Gold prices remained on track for a third straight weekly gain on Friday, supported by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The precious metal continued to draw investor interest, reaching a new all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday …

Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market faced renewed selling pressure on Friday, as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates and trade tariffs dampened risk appetite. The market struggled to sustain gains from earlier in the week, as investors remained cautious about macroeconomic headwinds. Bitcoin Under Pressure as Fed Holds Rates, Tariff …

The cryptocurrency market displayed a mix of resilience and volatility on March 20, 2025, with a total market capitalization hovering around $2.91 trillion, reflecting a modest 0.01% increase from the previous day. Bullish sentiment dominated much of the market, driven by significant regulatory and institutional developments, though some assets faced …

The USD/JPY pair is stuck below the key 150.00 level, with traders waiting for a clear direction. Recent decisions from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve haven’t moved the market much, so everyone’s looking to Japan’s upcoming inflation numbers for a potential shift. Currently, the pair is trading …

The US Dollar, often referred to as the Greenback, made a notable turnaround on Thursday, March 20, 2025, building on its recovery following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting earlier in the week. Climbing to its highest levels in days, the Dollar surged as investors recalibrated their expectations after …

The British Pound experienced a surge in value following the central bank’s decision to maintain interest rates, accompanied by a clear message that future rate reductions hinge on concrete signs of sustained inflation control. A near-unanimous vote by the Monetary Policy Committee to hold rates steady reflects a heightened concern …

The Bank of Canada (BoC) is bracing for potential turbulence as US tariff policies cast a long shadow over the Canadian economic landscape. Governor Tiff Macklem, addressing the Calgary Economic Development initiative, delivered a stark message: the uncertainty surrounding US trade actions necessitates a shift in the BoC’s monetary policy …

U.S. stocks experienced a volatile trading session today, initially declining amid growing concerns regarding the economic outlook, exacerbated by the potential impact of U.S. trade policies. The specter of stagflation also weighed heavily on investor sentiment, following the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) revised economic projections released on Wednesday. The …

The U.S. dollar rebounded Thursday, driven by escalating fears that the Trump administration’s trade policies could fuel persistent inflation, potentially compelling the Federal Reserve to maintain elevated interest rates. This surge saw the dollar index, which tracks the dollar against a basket of major currencies, climb to 103.89, up from …