As the year draws to a close, investors are keenly watching for the much-anticipated “Santa rally,” a phenomenon where stock markets tend to rise during the final trading days of December and the first two trading days of January. Historically, this period has seen positive momentum, driven by factors such …
Read More »Explainer: Key Economic Policies of Donald Trump
On January 20, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump will officially take office after winning the 2024 presidential election. This calls for a closer look at the key policies expected to be implemented by the Republican president upon assuming power. Trump’s policies primarily focus on imposing more protectionist measures, including tariffs on …
Read More »Tariffs on Canadian imports could drive up US fuel prices
US oil producers have warned that Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canadian imports will drive up US fuel prices, as the US president-elect’s threats hit global markets. Trump proposed late on Monday a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada, accusing the US’s closest neighbours of …
Read More »Dollar Dithers: Greenback Trapped in a Tug-of-War
The US Dollar found itself caught in a tug-of-war on Tuesday, fluctuating between gains and losses. Initially, the Greenback strengthened as President-elect Trump’s threat of imposing tariffs on key trading partners fueled uncertainty and boosted demand for the safe-haven currency. However, this bullish momentum was tempered by the release of …
Read More »US Stock Market Eyes Fresh Record as Wall Street Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariff Threat
US stocks mostly shrugged off President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose fresh tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico on Tuesday, showing resilience despite the potential trade tensions.Market PerformanceThe S&P 500 edged up roughly 0.4%, eyeing a record close, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped about 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial …
Read More »Gold Stabilizes After Ceasefire Hopes, Trump’s Tariff Threats
Gold prices fluctuated on Tuesday, initially declining on news of a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the precious metal recovered some losses as U.S. President-elect announced plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada.Ceasefire Hopes Weigh on Gold:A potential 60-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could …
Read More »$100,000 – A Turning Point for Bitcoin Price: Catalyst for Cryptocurrency Adoption, Regulatory Development
Bitcoin’s journey towards the $100,000 mark represents a pivotal moment. The price movement of the world’s most famous cryptocurrency is driven by several factors, including institutional adoption, global economic uncertainty, and the inherent strength and security of the Bitcoin network. The recent significant rise is expected to accelerate the adoption …
Read More »Oil Prices Climb Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as intensifying military exchanges between Russia and Ukraine overshadowed concerns over rising U.S. crude inventories. The geopolitical tensions bolstered market uncertainty, keeping prices elevated despite bearish supply data from the United States. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $73.77 per barrel by 10:17 GMT, …
Read More »Gold Prices Extend Gains Amid Geopolitical Tensions, but Dollar Strength Caps Upside
Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trade on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of gains as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine spurred safe-haven demand. However, the precious metal’s recovery faced headwinds from a robust U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate decisions. Spot gold rose …
Read More »Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Ukraine Conflict and Mixed Market Signals
Oil prices held steady for a second consecutive day on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions from the Ukraine war balanced against signs of stronger crude imports from China and a rise in U.S. crude stockpiles. Brent crude futures for January delivery edged up by $0.11 to trade at $73.42 per barrel …
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