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Daily financial market analysis with numbers and trends of major stock, bond, currency, commodity and cryptocurrency indices

17 July 2025

Financial Markets: Tariff Uncertainty Compounded by Trump/Powell Clash

Uncertainty continues to dominate financial markets, further exacerbated—if possible—by Trump’s attack on FED Chairman J. Powell. All eyes are on U.S. retail sales data and the performance of the labor market in the UK (particularly significant after yesterday’s inflation data). [+]

16 July 2025

Financial markets in a wait-and-see mode

After the inflation data and while waiting for new earnings reports and updates on the tariff front, financial markets appear to have taken a wait-and-see stance, albeit within a still “risk-on” environment.

15 July 2025

Financial Markets Focus on U.S. Inflation and Big Bank Earnings

With the issue of tariffs still in the background, today financial markets will focus on U.S. June inflation data and the first earnings reports from three major players in the financial sector. The potential decisions of the Federal Reserve are [+]

14 July 2025

Once again, the week in financial markets opens under the sign of the U.S. tariffs issue

Once again, the week in financial markets opens under the sign of the U.S. tariffs issue. Investors are awaiting developments and possible new twists in the ongoing negotiations, while the week will also bring the first Q2 earnings reports from [+]

4 July 2025

Financial markets: eyes on tariffs and the July 9 deadline

With Wall Street closed for the July 4th holiday and positive news coming from the U.S. labor market, investors are focusing on the Fed’s next moves and preparing for next week’s tariff deadline.

3 July 2025

Financial markets on hold ahead of the U.S. labor market report

Financial markets are eagerly awaiting the U.S. labor market data for June and updates on the tariff front. A drop in employment and the conclusion of trade agreements by the July 9th deadline could pave the way for a FED [+]

2 July 2025

Markets Focus on U.S. Amid Tariff Tensions and Tax Debates

The United States remains at the center of the stage in financial markets. Investors are closely following the fate of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” weighing its potential effects on technology stocks. On the tariff front, the deadline of July 9 [+]

1 July 2025

Financial Markets Go Risk‑On as First U.S. Labor Market Data Loom

Financial markets are in full risk-on mode, awaiting data on U.S. job openings and monitoring progress on the tariff front. Both equities and bonds continue to trend upward.

30 June 2025

Tariffs and U.S. Labor Market in Focus for Financial Markets This Week

Financial markets are starting the week on a positive note, awaiting key U.S. labor market data and monitoring developments regarding tariffs and U.S. public finances. Equities are expected to rise, while bond yields continue to decline.

27 June 2025

Investors Await PCE Data and Upcoming Fed Moves

Financial markets are focused on the upcoming moves by the Fed, and investors are awaiting the latest PCE inflation data to assess whether a rate cut could already be possible in July, especially in light of yesterday’s labor market and [+]

26 June 2025

Mounting Pressure on the Fed

As political pressure around the Federal Reserve Chair increases, financial markets are awaiting tomorrow’s PCE inflation data to determine whether there will be any acceleration on the U.S. monetary policy front. Meanwhile, both equities and bonds continue to rise, although [+]

25 June 2025

Markets turn risk-on as Middle East tensions ease and Fed signals rate cut openness

Markets are once again feeling the wind of risk-on sentiment, as investors acknowledge the truce in the Middle East and listen closely to the potential signals from the Federal Reserve for a possible rate cut as early as July. Equities [+]

24 June 2025

Financial Markets Breathe a Sigh of Relief

Financial markets are buoyed by finally positive news coming from the Middle East. The underlying setup for both equities and bonds has never been affected.

23 June 2025

Risk-Off Sentiment Rises Amid Middle East Tensions

Another complicated Monday for financial markets, which will have to deal with tensions in the Middle East and the potential impact on oil prices. In a risk-off climate, gold is rising while cryptocurrencies are falling. Meanwhile, the June PMI surveys [+]

20 June 2025

Markets Struggle Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

Financial markets remain uncertain, searching for clues to a resolution on the two major fronts: tariffs and geopolitical tensions. Precious metals continue to rise, while equities remain weak.

19 June 2025

Markets Digest the Fed’s Decision

Financial markets acknowledge the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, but uncertainty remains regarding the future moves of the U.S. central bank. Wall Street is closed for a public holiday. European equities are expected to open weak, while gold [+]

18 June 2025

Financial Markets Uncertain Amid Middle East Crisis and FED Decision

Financial markets continue to monitor developments in the Middle East crisis and the potential consequences for global inflation. Today is also FED day, but expectations point to a postponement of any interest rate cut. Equity markets are in a wait-and-see [+]

17 June 2025

Financial Markets Hold Steady in Cautious Trade

Financial markets are showing a cautious attitude, trying to assess the potential developments in the conflict between Israel and Iran, while also keeping an eye on the Fed and tariffs. The day appears uncertain for equity markets.

16 June 2025

Financial markets brace for a turbulent week

A decidedly complicated week is beginning for the financial markets. On one side, there are the immediate and long-term repercussions of the war between Israel and Iran; on the other, the issue of tariffs, with the White House still threatening [+]

13 June 2025

Financial Markets Rattled by Middle East Military Escalation

A new, yet another, phase of uncertainty looms on the horizon for financial markets. With the tariff issue still unresolved, investors are now facing the military escalation in the Middle East. The Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities has led [+]