​A50 buoyed by trade deal headlines
​A50 buoyed by trade deal headlines
2025-06-11
China's A50 rose over 1% on Wednesday, fueled by signs of progress in US-China trade talks, though details and long-term impact remain uncertain.
​Bar set high for Wall St to scale new heights
​Bar set high for Wall St to scale new heights
2025-06-10
After the announcement of "reciprocal tariffs," capital returned to the U.S. stock market, driving the S&P 500 index higher.
​Euro down with ECB turning hawkish
​Euro down with ECB turning hawkish
2025-06-10
The euro dipped Tuesday as US-China trade talks unsettled markets, though China-Europe trade kept growing in Q1 despite headwinds.
​Yen firms on revised economic print
​Yen firms on revised economic print
2025-06-09
The yen held steady Monday as data showed Japan's Q1 contraction was milder than expected, though the trade deficit still hinders recovery.
Crude prices see strong weekly gains
Crude prices see strong weekly gains
2025-06-06
Oil prices rose Friday, heading for a strong weekly gain after Washington and Beijing agreed to more trade talks following a Trump-Xi phone call.
​May ADP - Employment data fell
​May ADP - Employment data fell
2025-06-04
Private jobs rose 62,000 in April with 4.5% pay growth; February revised to 147,000. Hiring challenged by uncertainty.
​Wall St bears play down dollar supremacy
​Wall St bears play down dollar supremacy
2025-06-04
In 2025, the US dollar fell nearly 9%, as Wall Street remains bearish due to rate cut expectations, economic uncertainty, and trade policies.
Austrian dollar overlooks weak GDP
Austrian dollar overlooks weak GDP
2025-06-04
The Australian dollar was little changed Wednesday after GDP release as markets await updates on Trump's tariff talks with key partners.
​Nikkei defies mounting trade deal concerns
​Nikkei defies mounting trade deal concerns
2025-06-03
Nikkei rose Tuesday despite US-China tensions. Treasury Secretary Bessent said Trump will soon speak with Xi to resolve mineral dispute.
​Crude prices down ahead of OPEC+ meeting
​Crude prices down ahead of OPEC+ meeting
2025-05-30
Oil prices headed for a 1% weekly drop as markets anticipated an OPEC+ output hike; Trump’s tariffs stay after a court temporarily reinstated them.
​Bad week for bullion with US tariffs challenged
​Bad week for bullion with US tariffs challenged
2025-05-29
Gold prices fell amid improved risk sentiment; court ruled Trump’s tariffs exceeded authority; Chinese gold imports rose sharply.
​All eyes on Nvidia with Q1 report coming up
​All eyes on Nvidia with Q1 report coming up
2025-05-28
Wall Street climbs on tariff easing and improved confidence; Nasdaq leads with Nvidia up 3.2%. Market closely watches Nvidia earnings report release.
​Swiss franc firms despite looming deflation
​Swiss franc firms despite looming deflation
2025-05-28
The Swiss franc was steady Wednesday despite improved US inflation, while US protectionism may continue to weaken the dollar long-term.
​Euro muted as trade talks stall
​Euro muted as trade talks stall
2025-05-27
The euro neared late-April highs Tuesday as the EU agreed to speed up talks to avoid a trade war, with members urging calm as deadline nears.
​Wall St eases with Trump targeting Apple
​Wall St eases with Trump targeting Apple
2025-05-26
US stocks fell Friday after a strong rally, as focus shifted to tax and spending plans that may further increase federal debt.