Angle: US stock market rises higher, focus on risks from the next Trump administration

Angle: US stock market rises higher, focus on risks from the next Trump administration

US stock market rises higher, focus on risks from the next Trump administration”/> November 18: The “euphoria” that followed the return of Mr. Trump as president is beginning to fade in the US stock market. The photo shows Trump, who was elected as the next president of the United States, appearing on the screen on … Read more

Angle: 24th edition of Trump rally, speculation focuses on the euro, reducing the yen’s overall decline

Angle: 24th edition of Trump rally, speculation focuses on the euro, reducing the yen’s overall decline

The dominance of the dollar in the foreign exchange market is becoming clear. Speculators are actively moving in anticipation of US President Trump’s policies, and some say that the exchange rate against the yen is again within the 160 yen range. Image taken on November 7 (2024 Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration) TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar is … Read more

Column: Trump’s tariffs impact on Japan, hidden dangers still present – Hideo Kumano

Column: Trump’s tariffs impact on Japan, hidden dangers still present – Hideo Kumano

Trump’s tariffs impact on Japan, hidden dangers still present – Hideo Kumano”/> There has already been a lot of coverage about President Trump, but I feel like there are still issues that haven’t been explored in depth. In this article, I would like to talk about trade, including Trump’s tariffs, and related exchange rates. Hideo … Read more

Oil prices drop 5% on concerns over economy and potential debt default

Oil prices drop 5% on concerns over economy and potential debt default

Oil prices experienced their biggest one-day percentage decline since early January, with Brent futures and West Texas Intermediate crude falling around 5% to a five-week low. The fall was fueled by increased concerns about the economy as US politicians discuss ways to avoid a debt default and investors prepare for more rate hikes this week. … Read more

TSX reaches two-month high helped by technology and Teck Resources shares

TSX reaches two-month high helped by technology and Teck Resources shares

Canada’s largest diversified mining company, Teck Resources, recently helped the Toronto stock market extend its winning streak with impressive second-quarter earnings. The company’s strong financial performance provided a welcome boost to the Canadian economy amid the ongoing global uncertainty caused by the pandemic. With increased demand for commodities and a solid track record of responsible … Read more

Dollar Falls as Investors Await Inflation Data

Dollar Falls as Investors Await Inflation Data

The United States dollar weakened on Monday, amid anticipation of inflation data that is set to be released later this week. Investors are keeping a close eye on the figures, as rising inflation could lead to the Federal Reserve tightening its monetary policy sooner than planned. The greenback’s dip comes after a strong stretch in … Read more

Oil prices rise on potential China stimulus and drop in US crude stockpiles

Oil prices rise on potential China stimulus and drop in US crude stockpiles

Oil prices have been on the rise recently as hopes for a Chinese economic stimulus and a weaker dollar have buoyed the market. With China’s economy showing signs of slowing down, investors have been waiting for the government to announce a new round of stimulus measures, which could potentially increase demand for oil. Additionally, a … Read more

Bitcoin Surpasses $30,000 for the First Time in 10 Months as Investors Bet on Fed Shift

Bitcoin Surpasses ,000 for the First Time in 10 Months as Investors Bet on Fed Shift

Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster ride in 2021, surpassing $30,000 for the first time on January 2nd. This latest surge is partly due to investors anticipating the end of rate rises and seeing Bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation. But with its notorious volatility, the cryptocurrency market is not for the faint of … Read more

US Stock Market Ends Mixed as Investors Prepare for Busy Week of Reports and Earnings

US Stock Market Ends Mixed as Investors Prepare for Busy Week of Reports and Earnings

As the week comes to a close, Wall Street ended mixed on Friday with inflation data and earnings reports in focus. Investors continue to monitor the impact of rising prices on the economy, while eagerly awaiting results from major companies set to report earnings in the coming days. With uncertainty surrounding the market, traders are … Read more

Gold falls below $2,000 as dollar rises on strong US jobs data

Gold falls below ,000 as dollar rises on strong US jobs data

The price of gold has been steadily climbing over the past few months, hitting an all-time high of over $2,000 per ounce in early August. However, recent news of positive US jobs growth has lifted the value of the dollar and caused the price of gold to fall below $2,000. This development has sparked concerns … Read more