U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious, awaiting further developments on President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and the broader outlook for the U.S. economy. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 160 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 Futures fell 22 points, or 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 […]
Dollar Recovers Modestly After Hitting Six-Week Low, Euro Drops Prior to ECB Meeting
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday but remained close to its six-week low as growing uncertainty over trade policies clouded the outlook for the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, the euro weakened slightly ahead of key inflation data from the eurozone. As of 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a […]
OnEquity Named Fastest Growing Broker in Africa 2025 at FAME Awards
Cape Town, South Africa — June 3, 2025 — OnEquity, a rising force in global brokerage, has been awarded the title of “Fastest Growing Broker in Africa 2025” at the prestigious FAME Awards, hosted by Finance Magnates during the Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:25) in Cape Town. This accolade highlights OnEquity’s impressive momentum, innovation, and […]
Trading Hours Update – Additional Changes for June 2025
We would like to inform you that further adjustments have been made to the trading hours for certain symbols throughout June 2025. View the updated trading schedule Thank you for your attentionOnEquity Team
Outlook for the Week of June 2 – 6
The week of June 2–6 could bring significant volatility to global markets, with attention centered on key U.S. data releases and multiple central bank decisions. In the U.S., ISM PMIs and the nonfarm payrolls report will shape expectations around Fed policy, especially if wage growth and hiring remain strong. Meanwhile, the ECB is widely expected […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Tesla, Meta, and Moderna
Key Points To Watch Out For: Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF): Tariffs Boost Steel Producers President Trump announced that he will double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% in a measure aimed at strengthening the U.S. metal industry. Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs, Nucor, and Steel Dynamics rose strongly in premarket trading, anticipating a direct benefit to their […]
U.S. Stock Futures Fall Amid Fresh Trade Jitters
U.S. stock index futures declined on Monday as escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing reignited fears of a costly trade war between the world’s two largest economies. By 05:05 ET (09:05 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 220 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 Futures fell 35 points, or 0.6%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped […]
Dollar Falls Sharply Amid Rising Trade Tensions
The U.S. dollar dropped sharply on Monday, starting the week under pressure as escalating trade tensions fueled concerns over a potential economic slowdown. By 03:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — fell 0.6% to 98.630, hovering near its April 22 low. Dollar […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Rebounds Toward 1.1400 After Tariff Tensions
EUR/USD is rebounding from its previous session’s losses, trading around 1.1370 during Monday’s session. The pair gains ground as the U.S. Dollar struggles following legal developments surrounding former President Donald Trump’s trade policies. On Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of allowing Trump’s tariffs to proceed, temporarily supporting the executive’s trade stance. […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Explained: A New Era for Crypto Investing
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a type of financial instrument that allows investors to acquire a stake in a fund that replicates the performance of an asset or group of assets. In the case of Bitcoin ETFs, this asset is the cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC). This type of product is traded on traditional exchanges, which means […]