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Week ahead: From rally mode to reality check
After a blazing start to 2025, Wall Street is now entering the part of the climb where the pace naturally eases. Earnings continue to grow, but the breakneck speed of the first half of the year is moderating. The S&P 500 rose by 13.6% in the first quarter and 10.3% in the second, yet analystsContinue Reading
Gold futures break previous record
Gold markets are facing heightened volatility as new US tariffs on imported bullion disrupt pricing patterns and fuel uncertainty. Coupled with speculation over a potential Federal Reserve rate cut, traders are closely watching geopolitical risks and economic signals to gauge gold’s next move. Gold prices soar as US tariffs disrupt bullion markets Gold prices jumpedContinue Reading
Turn US jobs data into trading insight
Wall Street just had its worst week since April, and it all started with a single number. In July, the US economy added only 73,000 jobs, falling well short of the 100,000 expected. The shock didn’t stop there – previous job growth estimates for May and June were sharply revised down by a combined 258,000.Continue Reading
S&P 500 climbs as Apple fuels tech rally
Wall Street regained momentum this week, with renewed optimism in the tech sector helping to lift sentiment. A key announcement from Apple sparked broader gains, though investors remain alert to potential headwinds from earnings and macroeconomic shifts. Wall Street bounces back with tech-driven gains Wall Street staged a strong recovery on Wednesday, breaking its recentContinue Reading
European markets stall on weak data
European markets are moving cautiously this week. Investors are reacting to disappointing economic data from the region while waiting for an important inflation report from the United States. With no strong local news to drive the market, confidence is low, and both share prices and currencies are trading in narrow ranges. Economic data weighs onContinue Reading
