The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, while the euro strengthened ahead of a key vote on Germany’s stimulus package. At 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—traded 0.1 percent lower at 102.890, remaining above last […]
Outlook for the Week of March 17-21
The week of March 17-21 is poised to be eventful for global markets. In the US, the Federal Reserve’s decision and economic data, including retail sales and housing starts, will be key for market sentiment. In Europe, the ECB’s policy stance and UK inflation figures will be in focus. Meanwhile, in Asia, the Bank of […]
Brazil Debate Draft Law to Allow Partial Payment of Wages in Bitcoin
Workers in Brazil could receive part of their salaries in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies if the National Congress approves a new bill that seeks to regulate this form of payment. The proposal, identified as PL 957/2025, was presented by Deputy Luiz Philippe de Orléans-Braganza and raises the possibility of employers and employees agreeing to the […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Nvidia, Samsung and Baidu
Key Points To Watch Out For: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK): Expansion in Japan boosts investment Warren Buffett’s conglomerate increased its stake in five major Japanese trading houses, with holdings of between 8.5% and 9.8% in Itochu, Sumitomo, Marubeni, Mitsubishi and Mitsui. These shares climbed at least 1.5% in Tokyo. Shares in Samsung Electronics (KR:005930) receive boost […]
Dollar Loses Ground Due to Economic Concerns, The Federal Reserve Meeting is Being Watched
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday, nearing a five-month low as concerns grow that uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s tariff policies could slow economic growth. At 08:05 ET (12:05 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, was down 0.2% at 103.162, approaching last week’s five-month low. […]
U.S. Stock Futures Fall Due to Economic Uncertainties, Federal Reserve Meeting Expected
U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday as investors remained concerned that uncertainty over trade tariffs could weigh on the world’s largest economy. As of 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped 103 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures declined 11 points, or 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures slipped 25 points, or 0.1%. While […]
Daily Technical Analysis: EUR/USD Holds Below 1.0900 Ahead of US Retail Sales Data
The EUR/USD pair remains stable around 1.0880, with the US Dollar (USD) holding firm ahead of Monday’s Retail Sales data release. However, the Greenback came under pressure after the University of Michigan (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index for March fell to 57.9, its lowest level since November 2022, down from 64.7 and below the consensus estimate […]
Mastering Swing Trading: A Comprehensive Guide to Profitable Strategies
Swing trading is a short- to medium-term investment strategy that falls between the fast-paced nature of day trading and the patience required for long-term investing. Its goal is to capitalize on market movements over several days or weeks, profiting from price fluctuations within an established trend. Unlike day trading, where positions are closed before the […]
US Inflation Slows in February, Bitcoin Surpasses $84,000
Inflation in the United States showed signs of moderation in February, with consumer prices rising 0.2 percent compared to January, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Wednesday. On an annual basis, inflation fell to 2.8 percent, down from 3 percent the previous month. Following the release of the report, Bitcoin reacted […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Intel, Tesla, and TSMC
Key Points To Watch Out For: Intel (INTC): Potential Alliance with TSMC Boosts Share Price Intel shares gained 7 percent in premarket trading after a Reuters report revealed that TSMC had approached Nvidia and other U.S. chip firms to invest in a joint venture managing Intel factories. Tesla (TSLA): Slight Recovery After a 40 Percent […]