The U. S. dollar has risen versus the Japanese yen to its biggest high since March 2020 as the Euro falls to lowest since early November.The dollar index which measures the U.S. currency against a basket of six major currencies rose for the fourth consecutive day, to 94.37 from 93.77 …
Read More »European Stocks Trade Flat as Markets Eye U.S. CPI, U.K. Spending Review, and China Trade Talks
European stock markets opened Wednesday in narrow ranges as investors absorbed the implications of t…
Gold Rises as Trump Tariff Ruling Offsets China Trade Optimism; CPI Data Eyed
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after a U.S. cou…
Energy Market Story: Crude Retreats as Profit-Taking Caps Trade-Driven Surge
The energy market on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, saw West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surge to a …
Market Drivers: Could CPI Data Shift Fed’s Potential Easing Path in September?
The US Dollar edged higher on Tuesday, rebounding from a weak start to the week, buoyed by cautious …
USD/JPY Treads Water as Trade Talks and CPI Data Loom
The USD/JPY pair, up 0.25% at 144.95, clings to support above 144.90 as markets grapple with US-Chin…
Liquidity Crunch: Traders Face a Shifting Market in June 2025
Markets in June 2025 face a liquidity squeeze that’s reshaping how traders operate. U.S. Treasury yi…
Dollar Climbs and US Stocks Ride Risk-On Wave on Trade Talk Optimism
The US Dollar Index, tracking the currency against six major peers, rose 0.13% to 99.07 from 98.94, …
Gold Prices Struggle To Hold Steady Amid US-China Talks, CPI Anticipation
Gold prices, down 0.08% at $3,322.945 after reaching a daily high of $3,347.68, hold steady above th…
China’s Economic Rebound Faces Trade War Turbulence: Early Recovery Signals
China’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with growth reaching 4.7%, driven by…
Bitcoin Surges on U.S.-China Trade Talk Progress, Altcoins Follow Suit
Bitcoin experienced a sharp rise on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to the progress in ongoi…
Market Analysis
September, 2021
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29 September 2021 9:17 pm
Oil futures lower over slowing Chinese economy concerns
Oil futures extend losses as EIA reports increases in U.S. crude, gasoline and distillate supplies. The energy sector is currently experiencing mixed to lower start, supported by strength in the major equity futures and pressured by weakness across the most important commoditiesWTI and Brent crude oil futures continued to inch …
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29 September 2021 8:53 pm
Merkel Says goodbye to diminished Eurozone
Investors are skeptical about how much change a new German government will bring about in the European economy that is struggling to recover. Investors and observers raise several questions about how the next German chancellor will deal with integration among the 19 euro economies.As Germany prepares for a new post …
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29 September 2021 7:55 pm
$80 oil sparks mixed expectations for world economy
Oil prices have jumped above $80 for the first time since 2018, this development is handing a major boost to producers but is simultaneously fuelling more inflationary pain for consumers.Global supplies are disrupted because U. S. production is still hampered by ongoing fallout from Hurricane Ida in Louisiana and the …
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29 September 2021 7:35 pm
Bond selloff sends a warning to the Federal Reserve
Bond yields have been increasing slowly but steadily over the past two weeks from 1.30% for the 10-year bond to 1.50%. The extremely low together with the relatively stable U. S. government bond yields have confused several market observers for the few previous days. The current situation is also challenging …
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29 September 2021 7:19 pm
Investors await clarity on crypto taxes
The recently released final draft of the U. S. Reconciliation Bill aims to subject investors in the crypto space to a complex tax rule based upon the constructive sales concept.Cryptocurrency users are expected to pay taxes without even selling their crypto assets under the proposed draft which could be passed …
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29 September 2021 6:42 pm
Evergrande is selling a bank stake to repay liabilities
China Evergrande Group said Wednesday that it’s planning to sell its $1.5 billion stake in Shengjing Bank, which comes as an attempt of the group to avoid default. The announcement was added to other practices aiming at easing concerns the collapse of the huge real-states entity could spread through the …
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29 September 2021 6:19 pm
Senate Democrats are voting on a bill to avoid shutdown
Democrats are expected to vote Wednesday on a temporary legislation that helps avoid partial government shutdown through keeping current levels of federal government funds after Thursday. The move was encouraged by top House Democrats led by majority leader Steny Hoyer who said that there were talks with Senate Democrats suggesting …
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29 September 2021 5:22 pm
Reuters: OPEC Expected to Stick to November Production Plans, Despite oil Reaching $80
Sources said that OPEC+ will likely stick to an existing agreement to add 400,000 barrels per day to its production in November when it meets next week, despite the fact that oil reached its highest level in more than three years above $ 80 a barrel and pressure from consumers …
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29 September 2021 4:05 pm
GBP/USD Crashes Under 1.35
GBP/USD has tumbled under 1.35, extending its rapid decline. The currency pair hast hit a low of 1.3473, a level last seen in January. The US dollar index continues to rise on Wednesday, for the fourth consecutive day. The dollar index was able to reach its levels during 2021 thanks …
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29 September 2021 2:34 pm
The Dollar is at Its Highest Levels in 2021
The US dollar reached its highest level this year on Wednesday after rallying as US Treasury yields increased on investor fears that the Federal Reserve could begin withdrawing its policy support at a time when global growth is slowing. The euro fell to $1.1657, its lowest level from November 2020, …
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29 September 2021 1:22 pm
European Shares Stabilize After Technology-Led Turmoil
European shares stabilized, after one of the worst market turmoil this year, as investors turned to defensive stocks of the healthcare sector amid persistent concerns about growth and inflation. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.8 percent after tumbling 2.2 percent on Tuesday, its biggest one-day percentage drop since mid-July. …
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29 September 2021 12:49 pm
Japan Shares Follow Wall Street Lower
Japanese shares closed down more than 2 percent on Wednesday, tracking losses incurred by Wall Street overnight on rising concerns about inflation, while investors awaited the outcome of the ruling party leadership elections that will determine the next prime minister in Japan. The Nikkei average fell 2.12 percent to close …
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