Major US stock indices close higher with the S&P and NASDAQ both up over 2%
The major US stock indices are closing with solid gains for the third day in row. The S&P index and NASDAQ indices both closed up over 2% with the NASDAQ…
US data, Germany’s morale gauges, and tariffs take centre stage
The Greenback extended their recovery on the back of auspicious headlines around the US-China trade crisis and mitigating fears around potential threats to the Fed’s independence by President Trump. Here…
NZDUSD corrects lower after reaching 2025 high but work to do to give sellers more control
The NZDUSD pushed to a new high today—its highest level since November 2024—before stalling near a key swing area between 0.6031 and 0.6045, which also includes the 61.8% retracement of…
Gold price explores past $3,400 as Trump-Powell clash sparks Fed independence fears
Gold hits fresh all-time high as Trump attacks Powell, calling him “a major loser” for delaying rate cuts.DXY plunges to 97.92 as Fed independence is questioned and stagflation risks remain…
Learn Investing: The Balance Sheet of a Company
How to Read a Company’s Balance Sheet: The Basics (with Examples and Market Context)The balance sheet is one of the core financial statements every investor must understand. It offers a…
Gold ends week higher despite Powell’s pushback, trade uncertainty lingers
Gold rallies $90 this week as the US Dollar weakens amid rising trade tensions and geopolitical risks.Fed’s Daly says policy is still restrictive; neutral rate may be rising, echoing Powell’s…
Fed's Daly: Cautiously optimistic on inflation path, maintains call for gradual cuts
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly made a rare Good Friday appearance for a moderated discussion on the economy and monetary policy outlook. She emphasized patience:On the economy:There is a…
Japanese CPI data will take centre stage on Good Friday
The Greenback grabbed some much-needed oxygen on Maundy Thursday despite alternating risk appetite trends. In addition, investors shifted their attention to another round of the Trump-Powell effervescence after Trump urged…