Bitcoin remained largely steady on Thursday as the U.S. House of Representatives cleared a crucial procedural hurdle to open debate on a suite of crypto bills after a nine-hour deadlock. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded 0.2% higher, reaching $118,747.50 as of 02:25 ET (06:25 GMT). Bitcoin had surged to record …
Read More »US Index Futures Under Pressure Amid Iran War Escalation and Oil Spike
US stock index futures moved lower ahead of the trading session, reflecting rising investor caution …
Why It Matters: UAE Strengthens Energy Exports With Strategic Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is moving to reshape its energy export strategy with the construction of a …
Fragile Pause in the World’s Biggest Economic Rivalry After Leaders’ Talks
The trade relationship between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, remai…
Carry Trades Roar Back as Interest Rate Gaps Drive G10 Currency Rally
Currency carry trades are enjoying their strongest performance in years as investors return to high-…
British Pound Slides as UK Political Turmoil and Iran Tensions Boost US Dollar
The British Pound extended its sharp decline on Friday, heading toward its fourth consecutive daily …
WTI Oil Surges Above $100 as Trump-Xi Summit Intensifies Supply Concerns
West Texas Intermediate crude climbed above the key $100-per-barrel level on Friday, as markets reac…
Euro Slides Toward Monthly Lows as Hawkish Fed Bets Strengthen US Dollar
The Euro weakened further against the US Dollar on Friday, with the EUR/USD pair falling toward its …
Oil Erupts Over 2% as Trump Declares War of Words on Iran: Weekly Gains Hit 10% Despite Xi Summit Charm Offensive
Key Takeaways Sharp Friday gains: Brent crude rose 2.8% to $108.65 per barrel, while WTI surged 3.4%…
Trump-Xi Summit Wraps with “Series of New Consensus” — But Concrete Deals Remain a Mystery
Key Takeaways Second round concluded: Trump and Xi wrapped their second round of talks Friday, per C…
Wall Street Futures Tumble as Iran War Threats and Chip Export Snub Crush Record-High Mood
Key Takeaways Futures fall sharply: S&P 500 futures dropped 1.1% to 7,440.50, Nasdaq 100 futures…
Market Analysis
July, 2025
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17 July 2025 11:51 am
European Stocks Rise Amid Earnings Reports and Trade Uncertainty
European stocks experienced a positive rally on Thursday, with investors focused on a steady stream of new corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX in Germany gained 0.7%, the CAC 40 in France rose by 1.2%, and the FTSE 100 in the …
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17 July 2025 10:58 am
Oil Prices Rebound on Strong Economic Data and Easing Trade Tensions
Oil prices saw a modest increase on Thursday, recovering from declines in the previous three sessions, driven by stronger-than-expected economic data from major oil consumers and signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and key global players. Brent crude futures rose by 24 cents, or 0.35%, to $68.76 per …
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17 July 2025 10:24 am
U.K. Labor Market Weakens as Unemployment Rises, Pay Growth Slows, Increasing Likelihood of Further Rate Cuts
The U.K. labor market showed signs of weakening in May, with the unemployment rate climbing to 4.7%, surpassing expectations and marking its highest level since June 2021. This increase was higher than the anticipated 4.6% for the period, signaling a slight deterioration in the labor market dynamics. Additionally, pay growth, …
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17 July 2025 9:47 am
Gold Prices Dip Amid Improved Risk Appetite and Stronger Dollar, While Uncertainty Over Tariffs Remains
Gold prices saw a slight decline during Asian trading on Thursday due to an improvement in risk appetite, following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who downplayed concerns that he would prematurely remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite this, the overall demand for gold remained relatively high, driven by …
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17 July 2025 2:46 am
Daily Earnings Recap: July 16
U.S. Companies (Wall Street)The earnings season on July 16, 2025, showcased notable performances from several U.S. companies, reflecting a mixed market environment influenced by trade tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts. Goldman Sachs reported a standout performance for the second quarter, posting an EPS of $10.91, surpassing expectations of …
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17 July 2025 1:29 am
EUR/USD Bounces Back as Trump’s Fed Threats and Soft US PPI Weaken Dollar
The EUR/USD pair staged a recovery on July 16, 2025, climbing 0.25% to 1.1633 after rebounding from a three-week low of 1.1562. The euro’s advance was fueled by a faltering US Dollar, which faced renewed selling pressure following President Donald Trump’s hints at removing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, coupled …
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17 July 2025 12:10 am
Fed Beige Book Signals Economic Caution Amid Flat or Declining Activity
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released on July 16, 2025, paints a cautious picture of the U.S. economy, highlighting flat or weakening activity across most of its 12 districts. Compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston from data collected before July 7, the report draws on insights from …
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16 July 2025 11:17 pm
Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Brace for UK Jobs Data and US Retail Sales Amid Dollar Pullback
The US Dollar hit a speed bump, snapping a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated under renewed selling pressure. The pullback was triggered by fleeting rumors—later downplayed—that President Donald Trump might move to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Compounding the dollar’s woes were softer-than-expected US …
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16 July 2025 10:39 pm
WTI and Brent Crude Slide as OPEC+ Supply Surge Overshadows US Inventory Draw
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped on July 16, 2025, falling 0.15% to $65.325 per barrel, while Brent crude oil followed suit, declining 0.26% to $68.60 per barrel. Both benchmarks faced downward pressure despite a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories, as rising OPEC+ production and persistent demand …
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16 July 2025 9:37 pm
Dow Jones Wavers as Trump’s Push to Oust Fed Chair Powell Sparks Market Jitters
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw early gains on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which fueled optimism for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. However, the rally fizzled as the index retreated to the 44,000 level, rattled by President Donald Trump’s provocative signals about …
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16 July 2025 9:15 pm
USD/JPY Slides as Trump-Powell Tensions and Mixed US Data Stir Market Uncertainty
The US Dollar (USD) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on July 16, 2025, as the USD/JPY pair retreated from an intraday high of 149.19 to hover near 148.00, with resistance solidifying around the 149.00 mark. The dollar’s pullback was driven by mounting speculation over President Donald Trump’s potential move …
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16 July 2025 7:57 pm
GBP/USD Soars as US PPI Softens and Trump’s Powell Firing Rumors Spark Dollar Volatility
The GBP/USD pair surged 0.55% to 1.3454, propelled by a weaker-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) and heightened market uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s reported consideration of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar’s strength against a basket of major currencies, fell …
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