The U.S. dollar wavered on Tuesday, lingering near a three-year low as investor confidence remains shaken by the Trump administration’s erratic trade policies. As of 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against six major currencies — edged down to 99.395, holding close to the lows reached last week. […]
Outlook for the Week of April 14 – 18
The week of April 14–18 will be pivotal for markets, with the ECB expected to cut rates amid trade turmoil, while the Bank of Canada’s decision remains uncertain. Key data from the UK, China, Australia, and New Zealand will shape rate expectations, and U.S. retail sales may influence sentiment. For additional insights into market movements, […]
New York Considers Allowing Tax Payments in Bitcoin
New York could take an important step towards the adoption of cryptocurrencies in public services. A new legislative proposal seeks to authorize the use of digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin for the payment of taxes and other government services. Although the state has not yet considered a law to support Bitcoin as […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Apple, Alibaba, and Airbus
Key Points To Watch Out For: Goldman Sachs (GS): Optimism Ahead of Results Drives Action Goldman Sachs shares climbed in premarket trading ahead of the release of its quarterly earnings. On Friday, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley posted higher-than-expected profits but warned of trade uncertainty. The market is watching carefully to see how Goldman […]
U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Electronics Tariff Reprieve, Earnings in Focus
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 […]