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Asian Markets React to New US Tariffs: A Deep Dive into Global Trade Tensions

Asian markets responded to new US tariffs with mixed results, as global trade tensions escalate. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, citing potential for renegotiation and recen...

EURO STOXX 50 and CAC 40 Suffer Significant Losses Amid Mixed Earnings Reports and Economic Indicators

European markets closed lower as mixed corporate earnings and flat inflation data across major economies failed to boost investor sentiment, with significant drops in the EURO STOX...

Bank of Japan Holds Steady: Interest Rates Remain Unchanged at 0.50% Amid Market Expectations

The Bank of Japan has maintained its short-term interest rate target at 0.40% to 0.50%, in line with market expectations. This decision, the fourth in a row without change, follows...

US Treasury Yields Surge Following Unexpectedly Strong Q2 GDP Growth Report

US Treasury yields climbed after a stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP growth report, with the economy expanding at an annualized rate of 3%. The 10-year yield rose to 4.366%, reflecting...

Gold Market Awaits Key Central Bank Decisions: Fed and BoJ Meetings to Shape Prices

Gold prices are poised to stay range-bound as investors await key central bank meetings and trade negotiation outcomes. The US Fed and BoJ's decisions, along with global economic i...

June Sees a Sharp 9.3% Drop in US Durable Goods Orders, Missing Expectations

The US durable goods orders experienced a 9.3% decline in June, missing expectations, with transportation equipment leading the downturn. However, shipments and unfilled orders sho...

European Markets React as ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainties

European markets closed mostly higher as the ECB left interest rates unchanged. Economic data showed mixed results across the Eurozone, with business activity hitting an 11-month h...

Euro Area Sees a Glimmer of Hope as Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly in July

The euro area's consumer confidence indicator is expected to improve slightly in July, rising to negative 14.7 from June's negative 15.3, according to a European Commission report....

Gold and Silver Market Watch: Tight Trading Range Ahead Amid Key Global Economic Signals

Gold prices are expected to trade in a narrow range next week, influenced by US economic data, trade negotiations, and central bank policies. Silver is emerging as a strategic meta...

Unexpected Rise in Australia's Unemployment Rate to 4.3% in June Sparks Economic Concerns

Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.3% in June, with a mixed performance in job creation. Full-time employment declined, while part-time jobs increased, and the nu...

US Job Market Shows Resilience: Initial Jobless Claims Drop to 227,000, Signaling Economic Strength

Initial jobless claims in the US fell to 227,000, marking a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week. The 4-week moving average also declined, indicating a positive trend in the la...

Asian Markets React to Trump's Tariff Threats and China's CPI Data

Asian markets showed mixed reactions to Trump's tariff threats and China's CPI data. Japan and South Korea saw gains, while Australia and Hong Kong faced declines. China's CPI ende...

China's Inflation Sees a Slight Rebound in June, Signaling Economic Resilience

China's CPI rose by 0.1% in June, reversing May's decline, with PPI falling by 3.6% year over year. The data aligns with market expectations, showing signs of economic stabilizatio...

Gold Price Forecast July 8, 2025: Navigating Market Volatility Amid Trump's Tariff Strategies

Gold prices are navigating through market volatility influenced by Trump's tariff strategies, with spot gold showing slight decreases. The extension of tariff deadlines and new rat...

Germany's Trade Surprise Surges to €18.4B in May, Defying Expectations

Germany's trade surplus unexpectedly rose to €18.4 billion in May, exceeding forecasts. Exports showed a slight annual increase, while imports grew significantly. Trade with EU and...

Weekly Gold Rate Plummets: A Sharp Decline of Rs 3,750 Per 10 Grams Sparks Market Interest

Gold and silver futures experienced significant volatility this week, with gold prices dropping Rs 3,750 per 10 grams. Recovery was noted amidst mixed US economic indicators, with ...

European Markets Show Mixed Signals Amid US-China Trade Truce Uncertainty

European markets opened mixed amid uncertainties in global trade following a US-China tariff dispute suspension. Key financial reports and economic indicators are awaited, with var...

Gold Price Forecast for May 12, 2025: Volatility Ahead - Buy or Sell?

Gold prices showed volatility due to economic signals, geopolitical tensions, and trade developments. The Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and inflation, along with U.S.-...

Surge in US Mortgage Applications: An 11% Weekly Jump Signals Changing Economic Winds

US mortgage applications surged by 11% in the week ending May 2, with interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages dropping slightly. The Purchase and Refinance Indexes also saw sign...

Surge in US Mortgage Applications: An 11% Weekly Increase Signals Market Shift

Mortgage applications in the US surged by 11% last week, with interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages dropping to 6.84%. The MBA's survey also noted increases in the Purchase, R...

Surge in US Mortgage Applications: An 11% Weekly Jump Signals Market Shift

Mortgage applications in the U.S. increased by 11% last week, with interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages dropping slightly. The MBA's survey also noted rises in the Purchase, ...

Surprising 11% Spike in US Mortgage Applications Signals Market Shift

The US mortgage applications surged by 11% in the week ending May 2, with a decrease in interest rates and increases in Purchase and Refinance Indexes, signaling a vibrant mortgage...

Surge in US Mortgage Applications: An 11% Weekly Increase Signals Market Shift

Mortgage applications in the US increased by 11% last week, with interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages dropping slightly. The MBA's survey reflects a complex economic environm...

Surge in US Mortgage Applications: An 11% Weekly Increase Signals Market Shift

US mortgage applications surged by 11% last week, with interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages dropping slightly. The Purchase and Refinance Indices both saw increases, indicati...

Surge in US Mortgage Applications: An 11% Weekly Increase Signals Market Shift

US mortgage applications saw an 11% weekly surge, with interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages dropping slightly. The MBA survey notes significant index increases, amidst mixed ...

Eurozone and EU Witness a Significant 1.6% Drop in Producer Prices in March

In March, the Eurozone and EU saw a 1.6% drop in producer prices, with energy prices leading the decline. Annual figures, however, showed a rise, indicating mixed economic signals.

US Trade Deficit Surges to $140.5B in March, Marking a Significant Monthly Increase

In March, the US trade deficit increased by 14% to $140.5 billion, with exports slightly up by 0.2% and imports rising by 4.4%. Annually, the deficit grew by 92.6%, highlighting si...

Eurozone and EU Witness a Significant 1.6% Drop in Producer Prices in March

In March, the Eurozone and EU saw a 1.6% decrease in producer prices month-over-month, while annual figures showed a rise of 1.9% and 2.1% respectively, highlighting mixed economic...

US Stock Futures Slide as Investors Await Federal Reserve Policy Decision and Trade Updates

US stock futures declined as markets await the Federal Reserve's policy decision and monitor trade policy developments, with early indicators showing a downturn across major indexe...

Eurozone Inflation Holds Steady at 2.2% in April: What's Driving the Numbers?

Eurozone's inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.2% in April, with services, food, alcohol, and tobacco being the main contributors. The core CPI rose by 2.7% year-on-year, with E...

Unexpected Surge: US Initial Jobless Claims Jump by 18,000, Signaling Economic Turbulence Ahead

The US saw a significant rise in initial jobless claims, with an 18,000 increase to 241,000, exceeding forecasts. The four-week moving average and insured unemployment rate also cl...

Microsoft and Meta Earnings Surge Sparks Optimism in US Stock Market Futures

US stock market futures rise as Meta and Microsoft report stronger-than-expected earnings. Investors await key economic data and further earnings reports from major companies.