Market Update

European equities traded modestly higher on Wednesday, supported by improving global risk sentiment as investors digested a heavy slate of major corporate earnings and signs that uncertainty around U.S. trade policy is beginning to stabilize. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and …

Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, remaining just below seven-month highs reached earlier this week, as persistent geopolitical risks surrounding the U.S.–Iran standoff outweighed bearish signals from a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and renewed uncertainty over global trade policy. By 22:41 ET (03:41 GMT), Brent crude …

The Rise of ETFs as a Flexible Investment Tool: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a central tool for investors seeking exposure to commodities, energy, agriculture, and digital assets without the need to hold these assets physically. During the week, the ETF market experienced a surge in activity, highlighting new launches, …

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6–3 ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, stating that the law does not authorize the president to …

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) ended Tuesday’s session at 97.83 points, a modest rise of 0.12% compared to the previous close. The index opened at 97.70, dipped to 97.69, and climbed as high as 97.99 before settling just shy of the 98.00 mark. The move …

The U.S. dollar gained ground against the Japanese yen on Tuesday, closing near 155.75, up about 0.71% from the previous day. The pair opened at 154.64, dipped briefly to 154.52, and climbed as high as 156.28 before settling just below the 156.00 mark. Why the Yen is StrugglingThe yen remains …

WTI Crude Oil retreated slightly on Tuesday, trading around $65.95 after hitting a six-month high of $67.23 the previous day. The modest decline reflects a market caught between persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations of growing global supply.Rising political friction between Washington and Tehran continues to weigh …

After a sharp sell-off fueled by worries over artificial intelligence, U.S. tech stocks are showing signs of stabilization. Investors are grappling with a dual narrative: AI as a potential disruptor of traditional jobs versus AI as a growth engine for software and services companies. The market’s rollercoaster reflects both fear …

Gold prices slipped on Tuesday, trading at $5,109 per ounce, down about 2.2% from the previous session. The decline comes after the metal opened above $5,240 earlier in the day, marking its highest start in weeks. Despite the pullback, gold remains firmly elevated compared to recent months and continues to …

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee has struck a cautious tone on the outlook for interest rates, emphasizing that cuts will only come once inflation is clearly moving back toward the Fed’s 2% target. Speaking to business leaders in Washington, Goolsbee acknowledged optimism about the possibility of lowering …