Gold fell on Wednesday as investor focus returned to the US-China trade truce. A pause in the trade war has improved risk appetite, hurting the safe-haven metal. However, the price rebounded in the previous session after downbeat US inflation figures. Since last week, gold has had a difficult time as global trade and geopolitical tensions Read More…
Equities soared on Monday after the US and China agreed to slash tariffs for the next 90 days. The move boosted risk appetite and put a pause to the trade war between the two countries. However, the future remains uncertain, meaning the rally might not last. At the same time, market participants are looking forward Read More…
Currency futures collapsed at the start of the week as easing global trade tensions continued supporting the dollar. The biggest losers were safe-haven currencies like the yen and the Swiss franc. At the same time, easing geopolitical tensions weighed on these currencies. Meanwhile, market participants are gearing up for crucial US inflation figures. Currency futures Read More…
Interest futures are showing cautious sentiment as markets digest central bank actions and brace for fresh inflation data next week. Traders now price in a 82% probability that the Fed will hold its rates in the next policy meeting as well, with overall reduced expectations for rate cuts in 2025. The shift follows a series Read More…
Crude oil prices rose on Thursday after President Trump announced a major trade agreement with the UK. It sparked a reduction in tariff tensions. The Brent crude oil surged to $61.40, while WTI rose to $58.00, primarily due to trade talk optimism. Despite the brief recovery, oil prices stay under pressure, licking wounds of steep Read More…
Gold fell over 1% on Wednesday after reports of a likely meeting between China and the US on Saturday. The talks have raised hopes that the two countries will finally reach an agreement to end the trade war. Meanwhile, market participants are preparing for the outcome of the FOMC policy meeting. Gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold Read More…
