U.S. stock index futures climbed on Monday, boosted by news that President Donald Trump’s steep reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports would temporarily exclude electronics. Despite the exemption, Trump signaled that further tariffs on the sector could be on the horizon. As of 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up 385 points, or 1%, […]
Dollar Falls Due to Uncertainty Over Trade Policy; ECB Meeting Approaches
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday, as ongoing uncertainty over the Trump administration’s trade policies continued to undermine investor confidence in the world’s reserve currency. As of 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—fell 0.7% to 99.239, hovering near a three-year low. Dollar Drops […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: The Pair Trades Around 1.1350 After Two Days of Gains
The EUR/USD pair edged lower during Monday’s trading, hovering near 1.1360 after two days of gains. The recent uptick was largely fueled by broad-based U.S. Dollar (USD) weakness, as mounting trade tensions between the U.S. and China reignited fears of a global economic slowdown. On Friday, China’s Ministry of Finance announced a steep increase in […]
What Are Central Banks and How Do They Work?
Just as with a country’s economy, investment performance is linked to the decisions made by the central bank. In this article, you will discover how and why you should take monetary policies into account when thinking about a strategy. What Is a Central Bank? Central banks are financial entities responsible for managing a currency and […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Apple, Alibaba, and Airbus
Key Points To Watch Out For: Apple (AAPL): Rebound After Losing Crown to Microsoft Apple shares rose in premarket trading after dropping on Tuesday, the day Microsoft overtook Apple as the world’s most valuable company. The previous decline followed statements from the White House, where President Trump expressed a desire for iPhones to be manufactured […]
U.S. Stock Futures Rise; Mood Remains Subdued After Tariff Implementation
U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday, attempting to stabilize after recent sharp losses. However, market sentiment remains fragile following the implementation of President Donald Trump’s latest reciprocal tariffs, which have intensified the ongoing trade war and heightened concerns about a potential global recession. As of 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 25 […]
Dollar Plummets Amid Intensifying U.S.-China Trade War
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a steep increase in tariffs on China, raising concerns about a prolonged trade war and the risk of a U.S. recession. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—fell 0.4% to 102.277, […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: The Pair Escapes Downward Pressure, but Tariffs and Fed Caution Persist
EUR/USD saw a modest recovery on Tuesday, ending a two-day losing streak as traders locked in last-minute gains ahead of the Trump administration’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, set to take effect on April 9. Meanwhile, growing market expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts are clashing with policymakers’ caution, setting up a potential conflict between economic forecasts […]
U.S. Dissolves Crypto Crime Unit in Regulatory Shift Under Trump
The Donald Trump administration continues to roll back oversight of digital assets. In this context, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disbanded the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), a key unit in the investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related crimes, according to a Fortune report based on an internal memo. The dissolution of the NCET, […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Nvidia, Tesla, and Toyota
Key Points To Watch Out For: Nvidia (NVDA), Intel (INTC) and Broadcom (AVGO): Boost in chips, except TSMC Semiconductor stocks rose in premarket trading, led by Nvidia, Intel, and Broadcom, while TSMC fell 3.8% in Taiwan, impacted by a broader selloff in the local market. Humana (HUM), CVS (CVS), UnitedHealth (UNH): Medicare boosts insurers Medical […]