Market Update

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) remained nearly flat on July 30, 2025, hovering around 21.595, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, according to the finance card above. With a rate hold at 4.25%-4.5% widely expected, markets are focused on signals for a potential September cut, …

Gold prices fell below $3,300 on July 30, 2025, shedding nearly 1% as robust U.S. economic data dampened demand for the safe-haven metal. Trading near $3,293, gold struggled amid easing global trade tensions and a risk-on market mood, though a softer U.S. dollar and slightly lower Treasury yields offered some …

The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3% annual rate in Q2 2025, surpassing the 2.3% forecast despite trade tensions from new tariffs, the Commerce Department reported on July 30. This marked a rebound from Q1’s 0.5% decline, driven by stronger consumer spending and an improved trade balance. Consumer spending …

The Bank of Canada opted to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at 2.75% on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, aligning with market expectations as it navigates a landscape clouded by unpredictable U.S. trade policies. In a press conference following the decision, the central bank’s governor highlighted emerging inflationary pressures and …

The U.S. economy expanded at a 3% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ (BEA) first estimate, released on Wednesday. This marks a significant rebound from the 0.5% contraction recorded in the first quarter and comes well above market expectations, which had …

According to the latest data from Automatic Data Processing (ADP), private sector employment in the U.S. rose by 104,000 jobs in July, a notable rebound from the previous month’s 23,000 decrease (revised from -33,000). This result surpassed market expectations, which had forecast a rise of 78,000. Key Highlights from the …

The eurozone economy grew slightly faster than expected in the second quarter, but the overall performance remains weak, and the region faces continued challenges from escalating U.S. tariffs. Q2 Growth Beats Expectations but Remains Modest The eurozone economy expanded by 0.1% in the second quarter, surpassing expectations for no growth …

Gold prices remained largely stable on Wednesday as investors weighed ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty and awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. Spot Gold edged down by 0.1% to $3,323.66 an ounce. Gold Futures also ticked 0.1% lower, trading at $3,378.62 per ounce by 02:18 ET (06:18 …

Oil prices remained steady in Asian trade on Wednesday, after sharp gains earlier this week, as market attention shifted toward a potential build in U.S. crude inventories and an upcoming interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. Crude prices surged earlier this week, supported by U.S. threats to sanction Russian …

As the Bank of Canada prepares to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, expectations are mounting that the central bank will keep its benchmark rate unchanged at 2.75% for the third consecutive meeting. Persistent inflation, a surprisingly resilient labor market, and looming trade uncertainties with the …