Market Update

U.S. stock markets kicked off trading on Friday with a strong upward trajectory, propelled by stellar earnings reports from major financial institutions listed on the New York Stock Exchange. These positive results provided a much-needed buffer against ongoing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, lifting investor confidence and driving gains …

Oil prices are poised to decline for the second consecutive week, influenced by a combination of factors including the trade dynamics between the U.S. and China and their potential impact on global demand. This downward pressure reflects broader concerns about the balance between supply and demand in the international oil …

The Dollar/Yen exchange rate has experienced a decline, decoupling from U.S. Treasury yields and falling due to a weakening U.S. Dollar. This downturn is particularly pronounced given recent factors that appear to favor the Japanese Yen.The Dollar/Yen pair retreated, moving from its previous daily close to a lower level. During …

Despite concerns about investor confidence in U.S. Treasury bonds, demand for these government securities remains strong. This ongoing interest comes even as rising yields suggest that some investors may be selling off their sovereign bonds. According to data from gold.org, the trading volume of U.S. Treasury bonds has reached an …

China announced on Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, intensifying a rapidly escalating trade conflict with the United States. The new levy, up from the 84% rate announced just two days earlier, is set to take effect on Saturday, according to a statement from China’s …

The U.S. dollar fell sharply across the board on Friday, as ongoing concerns about Washington’s aggressive tariff strategy eroded confidence in the greenback’s role as a traditional safe haven. The selloff pushed the dollar to its lowest in nearly a decade against the Swiss franc and a three-year low versus …

Oil prices remained largely flat on Friday, yet were poised to log a second consecutive weekly loss as investors weighed the economic toll of a rapidly escalating U.S.-China trade conflict. Persistent fears of weakening global demand, paired with downgraded forecasts from energy authorities, have kept a lid on any price …

European markets slipped on Friday, capping off a turbulent week dominated by U.S. tariff policy swings and growing anxiety over the economic fallout of the escalating U.S.-China trade war. At 07:58 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.3% lower, retreating from early gains. The index remains close to a …

Gold prices surged to an all-time high in Asian trading on Friday, extending a powerful rally as investors sought safety amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. A weaker dollar, falling demand for U.S.-linked assets, and rising volatility across financial markets continued to fuel the yellow metal’s …

U.S. stock markets continued their downward spiral on April 11, 2025, unable to capitalize on what seemed like a glimmer of hope in trade relations. A temporary 90-day suspension of certain tariffs, with potential for further extension, failed to lift investor spirits as escalating trade disputes took center stage. Wall …