The United States and China reached a significant trade agreement on May 12, 2025, following high-level negotiations in Geneva. The agreement establishes a 90-day truce in the ongoing trade dispute, during which both countries have committed to significantly lowering tariffs on each other’s goods. The U.S. reduced its tariff from 145% to 30%, while China cut its...
After trending upward since early 2025 on a weaker dollar, EUR/USD saw a notable pullback this week. For the first time, we can technically say that the uptrend has ended. But what are the reasons? The price dropped below the 1.12640 level, which represents the most recent higher low recorded by the market, and closed the day below it, forming a new low. This...
The king of crypto, Bitcoin (BTC), extended its winning streak into Thursday, marking three consecutive days of gains. This surge has been largely attributed to a weaker U.S. dollar, the establishment of the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve and accumulation of large amount by investors and an overall risk-on sentiment prevailing in global markets, which has buoyed...
At 3:02 PM GMT +4 Thursday 8th of May 2025, the Bank of England would likely trim interest rates by a quarter point to 4.25%, as it braces for the economic ripple effects of President Donald Trump’s escalating global trade tensions. Analysts also hint of more rate cuts ahead, as the uncertainty unleashed by US President Donald Trump’s global trade war hits...
In 2025, gold experienced an unprecedented surge, marking its best quarterly performance in history with gains exceeding 17% in Q1. The second quarter of 2025 began with further gains, reaching a new all-time high at $3,500.110 per ounce. Several economic and political factors contributed to the rise in global demand for gold as a safe haven asset amid fears of a...
Earlier today, May 1st, The Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its interest rates at 0.5%, with a dovish outlook, including trimmed growth and inflation forecasts. This stance suggests a lower likelihood of near-term rate hikes, this priced in a weaker Yen and hence the Yen lagged across board. The Canadian Dollar on the other hand being strengthened by the recent...