Former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on members of the BRICS group of nations on Friday, warning the alliance would quickly collapse if it ever becomes a significant economic force. "When I heard about this group from BRICS, six countries, basically, I hit them very, very hard. And if they ever really form in a meaningful way, it will end very quickly," Trump said without specifying which nations he was referring to. The BRICS group currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and has recently expanded to include other nations. In addition to...
EUR/USD pair breaks out through a multi-day-old trading range and touches a fresh high since February 2022, around the 1.1485 area during the Asian session on Monday. The momentum is sponsored by the bearish sentiment surrounding the US Dollar (USD), which supports prospects for an extension of the recent well-established uptrend. Despite hawkish comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell, the uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's trade policies continues to undermine the Greenback. Powell said last Wednesday that the Fed is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate...
Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday after nuclear talks between the United States and Iran progressed, reducing the concerns that the dispute will reduce supply from the major Middle Eastern producer. Brent crude futures slipped 70 cents, or 1.03%, to $67.26 a barrel at 0030 GMT after closing up 3.2% on Thursday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $64 a barrel, down 68 cents, 1.05%, after settling up 3.54% in the previous session. Thursday was the last settlement day last week because of the Good Friday holiday. The U.S. and Iran agreed on Saturday to begin drawing up a framework for...
The Gold Price (XAU/USD) drifts higher to near $3,350 during the early Asian session on Monday after facing some profit-taking due to the long weekend. Uncertainty about US President Donald Trump's tariff policies and persistent geopolitical tensions continue to underpin the precious metal. Investors have rushed to safe-haven assets like Gold due to rising uncertainty about tariffs and their impact on the economy, resulting in a more than 25% increase in the yellow metal prices since January. "The case for adding gold allocations has become more compelling than ever in this environment of...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $32.56 per troy ounceGeopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can make Silver price escalate due to its safe-haven status, although to a lesser extent than Gold's. As a yieldless asset, Silver tends to rise with lower interest rates. Its moves also depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAG/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Silver at bay, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to propel prices up. Other factors such as investment...
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is remaining below 99.50 during the early European hours on Friday. The Greenback remains subdued amid growing concerns over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States (US). Market participants are closely monitoring developments in US trade negotiations, although trading activity is expected to be subdued due to the Good Friday holiday. However, the US Dollar gained some support after hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who cautioned that a sluggish...
China's official NBS Manufacturing PMI increased to 49.7 in June 2025 from May's 49.5, matching market expectations while marking the third consecutive month of contraction in factory activity.
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Both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 hovered around the flatline on Friday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of further developments in trade talks between US President Trump and Chinese...
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to send a single letter to over 150 countries outlining the tariff rate they will face, saying, "It's all going to be the same for everyone, for that...