Market Update

The U.S. economy closed out 2024 on a solid note, expanding at a robust 2.4% annual rate in the final three months of the year, according to a government report released on Thursday. This figure, a slight upward revision from earlier estimates, was fueled by a late surge in consumer …

Dollar Dips as Tariff Buzz Fades and GDP Glow DimsThe US Dollar Index, a key measure of the dollar’s strength against a basket of global currencies, is hovering near the 104.40 mark after surrendering early gains on Thursday. The greenback kicked off the day with a boost from a surprise …

Wall Street took a hit on March 27, 2025, as a fresh wave of tariff threats rattled the automotive sector and sent benchmark indices sliding. The latest announcement from the White House unveiled plans for a hefty 25 percent tariff on all cars not manufactured in the U.S., set to …

Crude oil prices are ticking upward, buoyed by a confluence of encouraging economic signals and simmering geopolitical unrest. A softer dollar is lending a helping hand, making oil more attractive to global buyers. Fresh U.S. economic data has exceeded forecasts, painting a picture of a robust economy with a hearty …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is currently experiencing a period of consolidation, trading around 104.35, as the initial shock from President Donald Trump’s proposed auto tariffs begins to subside. While the overnight announcement of a potential 25% levy on auto imports, effective April 3rd, and threats of further tariffs against …

Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Thursday, even as global financial markets reacted negatively to Trump’s newly announced auto tariffs. Bitcoin Price Movement BTC/USD: $87,315.20 (-0.2%) While equities saw a broad sell-off, Bitcoin remained relatively stable, with traders weighing rising geopolitical uncertainty and potential spillover effects on risk assets. Trump’s Tariffs …

U.S. stock index futures hovered near the flatline on Thursday as investors digested the impact of Trump’s newly announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and awaited key Q4 GDP data. Futures Performance (As of 10:10 GMT) Dow Jones Futures: +100 points (+0.2%) S&P 500 Futures: +8 points (+0.2%) Nasdaq 100 …

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Thursday, while the euro remained near a three-week low, as markets reacted to the Trump administration’s new 25% tariffs on imported automobiles. Investors are weighing the potential economic impact of a global trade war and the upcoming U.S. GDP report. Dollar Index Dips After …

European stock markets declined on Thursday, reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on all imported automobiles and auto parts. Investors remain cautious ahead of Trump’s expected announcement of broader trade levies on April 2. Market Performance (As of 08:05 GMT) Germany’s DAX: -1.5% France’s CAC 40: -1.0% …

Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Thursday, driven by renewed safe-haven demand after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all automobile imports, escalating global trade tensions. Goldman Sachs also raised its 2025 gold price forecast, citing strong central bank demand and increased inflows into exchange-traded funds …