Trump Shakes Up Markets: Stock Markets Panic as Trade War Threat Stock markets around the world were thrown into chaos on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s blunt remarks about his plans to extend tariffs to virtually every country added to the anxiety of investors already worried about the growing threat of a global trade…
The Japanese yen remains under pressure today due to weak domestic economic data. In February, Japan’s leading inflation indicator in the services sector rose by 3.0% year-over-year, slightly below the 3.1% increase recorded in January. This figure remains an important measure of inflation in Japan’s service sector. Coupled with the upbeat sentiment in equity markets,…
S&P 500 surges to critical level of 5,769 Yesterday, the S&P 500 unexpectedly put on a show, jumping 1.76% to reach 5,769, a level last seen on January 13th. As if following a well-rehearsed script, the Marlin oscillator, like a disciplined performer, touched the boundary of bullish territory. This is top-tier synchronization: critical levels are…
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Today, following the release of data showing a February slowdown in the national Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Japanese yen continues to trade with a negative tone, creating uncertainty in the market. The data shows that Japan’s national CPI rose 3.7% year-over-year in February, down from 4% in the previous month. Although this slowdown was…
Following the meeting on March 19, the US Federal Reserve maintained its base rate at 4.25-4.5% per annum. According to the regulator, the economy is showing stable growth, the unemployment rate remains low, and the labor market remains stable. Inflation is still exceeding the target, although it has slowed down. Starting in April, the Fed…
S&P 500: uptrend or just corrective move? Although the S&P 500 shows optimism, its growth since March 14 has been viewed as more of a correction. A move toward the target range of 5,881–5,910 becomes more likely if the price consolidates above 5,769. This could reinforce the short-term uptrend, attracting new buyers. Traders should consider…
For the first time in history, gold quotes overcame the psychological level of $3,000, reaching $3,004.95. During today’s trading, the quotes dropped slightly to $2,994.3. This price jump is part of a long-term trend: gold has risen in price by 14% since the beginning of the year, and by 82% over the past five years….
The global market is currently struggling to find balance in key currency pairs and stock instruments. This is particularly challenging given the recent decline of the euro and the weakness of the dollar. Adding to the pressure are relatively pessimistic forecasts for major global indices. On Tuesday, March 18, the EUR/USD pair traded with slight…
The European Union does not impose sanctions against Russian LNG, waiting for an agreement with the United States on the supply of American gas. This slows down further energy sanctions and plans to phase out Russian fuel. The EU also will not publish a roadmap for reducing dependence on Russian energy resources. If negotiations with…