[ad_1] Trade Tensions Undermine Confidence President Trump’s aggressive approach to trade policy, particularly his administration’s broad tariffs and escalating tensions with China, has sent shockwaves through global markets. The April tariff announcement, described by some analysts as “liberation day,” marked a turning point in international perceptions...

[ad_1] However, the impact of this geopolitical uncertainty is spreading to Europe and commodity-exporting countries. Moreover, China has restricted exports of critical minerals and imposed 125% tariffs on US goods. This affects the semiconductor, auto, and industrial metals sectors. Powell’s Dilemma and Uncertainty On the other...

[ad_1] Is Mild Weather Setting the Tone for Softer Demand? Warmer-than-normal conditions are dominating across major demand regions, including the East, South, and Midwest. This is dampening both heating and cooling demand, a common feature of shoulder season trading. Forecasts suggest continued above-average temperatures through late...

[ad_1] Daily Gold (XAU/USD)The gold-to-silver ratio now stands above 100, signaling silver’s steep discount to gold. According to MarketWatch, analysts note this level has historically coincided with major upside moves in silver. During the early COVID panic, the ratio hit similar extremes before silver outperformed gold...

[ad_1] Daily Gold (XAU/USD)Despite being far above its key support levels—pivot support at $3,177.23 and the 50-day MA at $3,015.58—the gold market is not showing typical signs of exhaustion. Instead of cooling, investors are using upside breakouts to add positions. While positioning may appear crowded, there...

[ad_1] U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Progress Fuels Supply Concerns Oil prices dropped more than 2% as optimism around renewed U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations raised the possibility of additional crude entering the market. Both sides agreed to start drafting a potential framework, signaling what one U.S. official described as...

[ad_1] Daily NVIDIA CorporationInvestors are also preparing for a critical stretch in earnings season. Alphabet, Intel, and Tesla report this week, but sentiment is fragile following steep YTD losses across megacap tech. The sector faces additional strain after U.S. regulators tightened export controls on Nvidia and...

[ad_1] Escalating U.S.-China Tariff Spat Fuels Pressure on Greenback In recent days, U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports surged from 54% to 125%, while China retaliated by increasing duties on all U.S. goods to 84%. The rapid escalation has stoked fears of a drawn-out economic standoff, weighing...

[ad_1] Dollar Slides, Boosting Bullion Appeal The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell to a three-year low, reducing the cost of dollar-denominated metals for international buyers. “Markets are increasingly pricing in structural risks—ranging from trade disruptions to long-term inflation—while continued central bank accumulation offers additional support,” said...

[ad_1] WTI crude oil is hovering near $63.03 after briefly tapping $63.96 resistance, where the 200-period EMA capped gains. The price remains above the 50 EMA ($62.09) and an ascending trendline, hinting at underlying bullish structure. However, the rejection at the 200 EMA signals hesitation. Immediate...

[ad_1] Gold breaks the resistance at $3,350 and remains strong, while silver shows bullish momentum within a positive price structure. [ad_2]

[ad_1] Falling US futures and strong gold gains highlight growing market caution as Asian indices react to trade tensions. [ad_2]

[ad_1] Weekly Tesla, IncTesla will report Tuesday after the close. Analysts expect EPS of $0.42 on $21.5B in revenue, as the EV maker deals with a 12% year-over-year decline in deliveries and ongoing tariff-related cost issues. Alphabet follows Thursday, with analysts looking for $2.01 EPS and...

[ad_1] Technically, the trend is down, but trader reaction to a weekly pivot at $63.06 should determine the direction for the week.  On the upside, a strong bullish catalyst could launch a near-term rally into a support zone formed by a long-term pivot at $68.67 and...