Stocks were lower Thursday as investors digested a batch of Big Tech earnings, while a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 131 points, or 0.3%. The S&P 500 dipped 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.8%. Megacap tech giants Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft each reported quarterly results after market close Wednesday. While Alphabet shares popped about 4% on the back of strong results, shares of Meta and Microsoft tumbled about 12% and nearly 2%, respectively. Investors grew worried about the increased...
The dollar index rose toward 109 on Tuesday as the 10% US tariffs on imports from China took effect, marking the start of a trade war that could have significant economic repercussions. China immediately retaliated by imposing its own tariffs on selected US exports, including oil, gas, coal, cars, and farm equipment, effective February 10. Markets are now weighing the potential impacts of these tariffs on growth and inflation, further clouding the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy. Meanwhile, President Trump agreed late on Monday to "immediately pause" planned tariffs on Mexico...
GBP/USD continues to gain ground for the second successive session, trading around 1.2430 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair improved amid improved risk-on sentiment after US President Donald Trump announced late Monday that he would pause tariffs on Mexico and Canada. However, market volatility remains a concern, with investors closely monitoring developments in ongoing tariff negotiations. President Trump stated that he would suspend steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada after their leaders agreed to deploy 10,000 soldiers to the US border to combat drug trafficking. The tariffs...
The Japanese yen fell past 155 per dollar on Tuesday, struggling to regain momentum as the suspension of U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada reduced demand for the safe-haven currency. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to "immediately pause" planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month after successful negotiations with their respective leaders. Markets are also becoming more optimistic that the U.S. and China could strike a deal to prevent the 10% tariffs on Chinese imports set to take effect later today. In Japan, investors are focusing on Wednesday's release of wage...
Gold traded above $2,810 per ounce on Tuesday, hovering near a record-high hit in the previous session, supported by safe-haven demand amid global trade uncertainties Markets continued to navigate the implications of U.S. tariffs, as President Donald Trump agreed to delay duties on Mexico and Canada for a month after the leaders of both countries took steps to address his concerns about border security and drug trafficking. Tariffs of 10% are still set to be imposed on China today, though Trump said he'd hold further talks to Beijing. The inflationary impact of tariffs could further...
Silver price (XAG/USD) continues its upward momentum, reaching near two-month highs and trading around $31.60 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Safe-haven metals, including Silver, are gaining ground as traders assess the potential impact of uncertain United States (US) trade policies on the global economy. On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of tariffs on Mexico and Canada after their leaders agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to the US border to combat drug trafficking. The tariffs initially imposed two days earlier—25% on Mexican and...