Market Update

The U.K. unemployment rate remained unchanged in June, holding at 4.7%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday. This marks the highest unemployment rate since July 2021, continuing its rise from 4.7% in May, which was the highest level in nearly four years. Despite this, …

Most Asian stock markets saw gains on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a record high and shares in Sydney also reaching new peaks following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) widely anticipated rate cut. Meanwhile, U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged in Asian trading. RBA Cuts Rates by 25bps, …

In a last-minute decision, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to extend a trade truce with China, delaying the reimposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods for an additional 90 days. The move comes just hours before the existing tariff suspension was set to expire, offering …

The EUR/USD currency pair slipped by 0.26%, settling at 1.1615 after reaching a daily high of 1.1675. The decline was driven by increased demand for the US dollar as traders positioned themselves ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release scheduled for Tuesday. This upcoming inflation report is …

The European Union and the United States are adopting starkly different approaches to Russia’s war in Ukraine, creating a transatlantic rift with significant geopolitical and market implications. While Brussels doubles down on economic sanctions, Washington’s shift toward diplomacy and concessions signals a potential softening of pressure on Moscow. This divergence …

Global financial markets are on high alert as investors brace for a crucial week dominated by the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The US dollar has gained traction, pushing past the 99.00 level on the US Dollar Index, though it later relinquished some of those gains. This uptick …

Gold prices faced a turbulent start to the week of August 11, 2025, dropping sharply to around $3,345 per troy ounce, a decline of nearly 1.5% on Monday, as optimism over potential Russia-Ukraine peace talks and a firmer risk appetite curbed safe-haven demand. December gold futures fell $80.50 to $3,410.80, …

The EUR/JPY currency pair is holding steady as investors shift their focus to a crucial upcoming geopolitical event. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a potential end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. …

US stock markets held steady as investors anticipated key economic data and navigated evolving trade policies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly by 0.3%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edged up by 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively, both poised for potential record-breaking closes. This followed a strong week …

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is taking a step back against the US Dollar (USD) as markets grow cautious ahead of a crucial US inflation report. With a light economic calendar on the Canadian side, the Greenback is in the driver’s seat, fueled by market anticipation and a general move toward …