Oil prices rose on Thursday as the demand outlook improved with the signing of more trade deals between the US and its trading partners. At the same time, the US reported a larger-than-expected decline in crude inventories, indicating robust demand. The latest US trade deal that eased trade war concerns was with Japan. It came Read More…
Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday after news of a trade deal between Japan and the US eased some tariff uncertainty. However, the move was brief, and gold held near the highs reached in the previous session, amid fears of a looming trade war. Gold has rallied this week as investors sought safety amid tariff Read More…
Equities hit record highs on Monday, fueled by optimism for the Q2 US earnings season. Market participants are less concerned about tariffs due to strong consumer spending data. Still, uncertainty about tariffs remains a concern as the new August 1 deadline nears. The second quarter earnings season has started, and traders are looking forward to Read More…
Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar paused last week’s rally, with market participants weighing the outlook for Fed rate cuts. Even the yen gained after Sunday’s election, which led to a loss of majority seats in the Upper House for the ruling party. Last week, most currency futures eased as the dollar gained. Read More…
Interest futures rose on Friday after upbeat economic data in the previous session raised optimism about the state of the US economy. However, a decline in Fed rate cut bets and a rally in US Treasury yields put a lid on gains. US retail sales (Source: US Department of Commerce) Interest futures fluctuated on Thursday, Read More…
Oil prices recovered from a three-session drop on Thursday as trade tensions eased and data revealed solid oil demand in the US. However, the risk of an escalation in trade tensions might keep prices subdued. At the same time, upbeat US CPI data eased expectations for a Fed rate cut, which in turn hurt prices. Read More…
