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US financial markets are under siege in April 2025, with stocks, bonds, and the dollar reeling from a perfect storm of policy uncertainty and economic fears. The S&P 500 has plummeted, the dollar index has tumbled, and Treasury yields are sliding as investors flee U.S. assets. This article explores the …

A potent mix of disappointing US consumer sentiment data and mounting stagflation anxieties has triggered a surge towards safe-haven assets, propelling gold to unprecedented heights, while the US Dollar faces significant headwinds. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has breached the critical 104.00 level, signaling a potential shift in investor confidence …

The Rise of BRICS+: A New Era of Global InfluenceThe recent expansion of BRICS, the economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, marks a pivotal moment in the global economic order. With the addition of Indonesia as a full member and a diverse array of nations joining …

As markets prepare for another US NFP jobs report that is expected at the end of the week, the US dollar depreciated on Monday, allowing other currencies to regain some much-needed ground. With a gentle decline, the US Dollar Index (DXY) dropped again below the 109.00 barrier and lost almost …

Gold prices are holding steady above $2,630 per ounce as the US Dollar maintains its strength. The Federal Reserve has signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year, reducing upward pressure on Gold. This, coupled with the recent rise in US Treasury yields, is weighing on the precious …

The US dollar continued its upward trajectory on Friday, buoyed by strong inflation data released earlier in the week. The data revealed that US consumer and producer prices have remained elevated, reinforcing expectations of a more hawkish Federal Reserve. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of …

Gold prices have surged in recent weeks, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions and concerns about global economic stability. As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate and the Middle East remains a volatile region, investors have sought refuge in gold, driving its price to levels not seen in years. A Perfect …

Dollar Strengthens as Trump Proposes Tariffs The US Dollar rallied on Tuesday, recovering from a bearish start to the week. A modest uptick in US Treasury yields and the announcement of potential tariffs on imports from key trading partners contributed to the Dollar’s strength.Key Economic Events US: The US Personal …

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, …

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 …