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...
Oil prices slid on Wednesday after Russia agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal that Moscow and Kyiv stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure temporarily, which could lead to more Russian oil entering global markets. Brent crude futures were down 12 cents, or 0.2%, at $70.44 a barrel by 0106 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) lost 15 cents, or 0.2%, to $66.75. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities but stopped short of endorsing a full 30-day ceasefire that Trump hoped for. Russia is one of the...
GBP/USD traded thinly on Tuesday, but still inched back into the 1.3000 handle, chalking in a fresh 19-week high ahead of high-impact rate calls from both the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of England (BoE). The Fed is widely expected to hold steady on rates this week, but a fresh update to the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) interest rate expectations will draw plenty of eyes. The Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest rate call is due on Wednesday. According to the CME's FedWatch Tool, rate markets broadly anticipate the Fed to stand pat on rates for the next two meetings, with the...
EUR/USD surrenders intraday gains after posting a fresh five-month high near 1.0955 in Tuesday's North American session. The major currency pair falls back as the US Dollar (USD) attracts bids ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision, which will be announced on Wednesday. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback's value against six major currencies, rebounds from the five-month low of 103.20.According to the CME FedWatch tool, the Fed is almost certain to keep borrowing rates steady in the range of 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday. This would be the second straight...
The AUD/USD struggles to maintain gains, hovering near the 0.6350 zone as bullish momentum fades.China's economic stimulus provided initial support, but investors turn cautious ahead of key US data.Technical indicators suggest consolidation, with the pair facing resistance near recent highs.The AUD/USD rebound halts near 0.6350 as market caution prevails. The pair lost momentum on Tuesday after initially benefiting from renewed optimism surrounding China's economy. The Australian Dollar found support from Beijing's special action plan to boost household incomes and domestic consumption....
The US Dollar Index edges higher, recovering from earlier losses.Germany plans to inject 0.5 trillion euros into fiscal spending.Geopolitical uncertainty rises as Trump and Putin hold key discussions.Economic indicators show resilience despite market volatility.The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of six currencies, is stabilizing after avoiding a fresh five-month low. Traders react to Germany's significant fiscal expansion while monitoring geopolitical risks linked to ongoing talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President...
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...