Market Update

Crude oil prices are experiencing mixed movements today, with gasoline dropping to a two-month low. Economic concerns are weighing heavily on crude prices following the larger-than-expected decline in US January new home sales. Additionally, the US February consumer confidence index hit an eight-month low, further dampening sentiment.The strength of the …

Since the start of the new week’s trading in financial markets, new trade measures and statements by President Donald Trump have taken center stage. Key among these was Trump’s announcement that he is moving forward with previously delayed tariff decisions.Trump’s administration revealed plans to impose more restrictions on the semiconductor …

Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee member Swati Dhingra has articulated a critical perspective on the limitations of monetary policy in the face of escalating global trade disruptions. Her analysis emphasizes that central banks, while essential, cannot solely address the inflationary pressures stemming from systemic price shocks within key …

The “Magnificent Seven” group of major technology stocks experienced a period of volatility, with a slight rebound on Wednesday following a dip into correction territory on Tuesday. This fluctuation reflects growing market anxieties surrounding the tech sector, particularly concerns about slowing earnings growth and the evolving economic landscape of artificial …

The GBP/USD exchange rate has surged to a fresh 10-week high, nearing the pivotal 1.2700 level, fueled by a prevailing sense of market optimism and a notable absence of disruptive negative news. This upward trajectory reflects a growing confidence in the Pound Sterling, underpinned by perceived stability within the UK’s …

EU R/USD is under pressure, trading below 1.0500, as the US Dollar strengthens alongside rising US Treasury yields. This movement follows the US House of Representatives’ approval of a $4.5 trillion tax cut plan on Tuesday.Market focus now shifts to key economic data releases: the preliminary German Harmonized Index of …

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors prepared for the highly anticipated fourth-quarter earnings report from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), a key player in the artificial intelligence boom. Market Overview As of 06:37 ET (11:37 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 134 points (0.3%), S&P 500 futures …

Gold prices remained stable in Asian trading on Wednesday, holding near recent record highs as safe-haven demand persisted despite some profit-taking. Meanwhile, copper prices surged due to a major power outage in Chile, which raised concerns over supply disruptions. Gold Market Overview Spot gold traded at $2,916.06 per ounce, while …

Oil prices remained under pressure on Wednesday, trading near two-month lows as growing optimism over a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine weighed on the market. However, a decline in U.S. crude stockpiles provided some support, limiting further losses. Market Performance By 11:42 GMT, Brent crude edged lower by …

Bitcoin extended its losing streak into a fourth straight session on Wednesday, falling 3.6% to $88,706.9 and briefly touching $86,000, its lowest level in three months. The cryptocurrency market remains under pressure due to: U.S. trade tariff concerns, sparked by former President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Canada, Mexico, and …