Oil Prices Decline Nearly 2% amid Tariff Threats and OPEC+ Supply Expectations
Oil Prices Decline Nearly 2% amid Tariff Threats and OPEC+ Supply Expectations HG MARKETS: Crude oil prices fell sharply on Friday, marking their fourth consecutive daily decline and the first weekly loss in three weeks. The downturn was driven by renewed trade tensions and expectations of increased supply from the OPEC+ alliance. Brent crude futures […]
U.S. Stock Futures Decline Ahead of More Retail Earning Reports
U.S. Stock Futures Decline Ahead of More Retail Earning Reports HG MARKETS: U.S. stock index futures dropped on Wednesday, indicating continued losses following Tuesday’s sell-off. The market remains weighed down by ongoing worries about the U.S. economy and escalating trade tensions. Investor sentiment was rattled further after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating last week. […]
Gold Prices Rise as Moody’s Downgrade of U.S. Credit Rating Spurs Safe Haven Demand
Gold Prices Rise as Moody’s Downgrade of U.S. Credit Rating Spurs Safe Haven Demand HG MARKETS: Gold prices advanced on Monday, supported by renewed safe haven demand following Moody’s decision to downgrade the U.S. government’s credit rating, citing growing concerns over fiscal sustainability. The downgrade triggered risk aversion across global financial markets. Additionally, mixed economic […]
UK GDP Beats Forecasts, GBPUSD Climbs
UK GDP Beats Forecasts, GBPUSD Climbs HG MARKETS: The UK economy showed stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2025, raising questions about the timing of future interest rate cuts by the Bank of England (BoE). GDP rose by 0.7% quarter-on-quarter in March, marking a clear acceleration from the modest 0.1% expansion recorded in the […]
Silver Price Outlook: XAG/USD Struggles Below $33.00 Amid Fading Safe-Haven Demand
Silver Price Outlook: XAG/USD Struggles Below $33.00 Amid Fading Safe-Haven Demand HG MARKETS: Silver (XAG/USD) paused its recent four-day rally, trading around $32.80 per troy ounce during European hours on Wednesday. The precious metal’s appeal as a safe-haven asset has diminished due to easing global trade tensions. Investors are showing reduced demand for safe-haven assets […]
Oil Prices Rise as US-China Trade Talks Soothe Market Jitters
Oil Prices Rise as US-China Trade Talks Soothe Market Jitters HG MARKETS: Oil prices increased on Monday following the announcement from both parties in U.S.-China trade discussions over the weekend, highlighting their advancements which boosted market optimism that the two largest crude consumers might be approaching a solution to their trade conflict. Brent crude futures […]
Fed Officials Return to Spotlight as Markets Brace for Stagflation Signals
Fed Officials Return to Spotlight as Markets Brace for Stagflation Signals HG MARKETS: After a tense Federal Reserve policy meeting and a week-long communication blackout, Fed officials have reemerged with a flurry of speeches, offering long-awaited insights into the central bank’s thinking. With rates currently on hold at 4.25–4.50%, markets are closely analyzing every remark […]
Japanese Yen Weakens Cautiously Amid US-China Trade Optimism; Markets Await Fed Decision
Japanese Yen Weakens Cautiously Amid US-China Trade Optimism; Markets Await Fed Decision HG MARKETS: The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under modest pressure against the US Dollar (USD), although its decline is somewhat limited due to a complex mix of economic and geopolitical factors. Optimism surrounding the easing of US-China trade tensions is encouraging a risk-on […]
Pound Sterling Faces Choppy Waters Ahead of BoE Rate Decision
Pound Sterling Faces Choppy Waters Ahead of BoE Rate Decision HG MARKETS: The British Pound (GBP) showed a modest rebound on Monday, edging up to around 1.3285 against the US Dollar (USD) during European trading hours. This recovery comes after hitting a fresh weekly low of 1.3260 earlier in the day, amid thin liquidity as […]
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Weak GDP, Factory Slump Weigh on Crude Outlook
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Weak GDP, Factory Slump Weigh on Crude Outlook HG MARKETS: WTI crude futures rose to $59.50 per barrel on Friday, supported by growing geopolitical tensions and worries about disruptions to global supply routes. However, despite this uptick, oil is on track for a weekly loss of more than 5%, pressured […]