Singapore’s gross domestic product expanded 3.9 percent on year in the first quarter of 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said on Thursday. That beat expectations for a gain of 3.8 percent after rising 5.0 percent in the three months prior. On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, GDP contracted 0.6 percent – but that […]
Log in to today’s North American session recap – May 21, 2025Today’s session was characterized by sharp volatility across markets, driven by broad USD weakness and the U.S. 30-year yield reaching the 5% mark. The Dollar Index fell 0.4%, after dipping as much as 0.72%, fueling notable rallies in both Gold and Bitcoin. Among major
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
The US Dollar (USD) maintained its weekly leg lower well in place, weakening to new two-week lows on the back of rising concerns over the US fiscal position in light of President Trump’s tax bill and worries over the performance of the US economy. Source link
BTC is less than $1,000 from its all-time highs! Bitcoin and other cryptos appreciated quite well since April 2025, from a rebound in risk assets. Fears from US tariffs were at their peak as President Trump started to put down the microphone and discuss with other foreign politicians. The US dollar as been lagging, giving
Stock heatmap by FinViz.com Wed, 21 May 2025 14:46:03 GMT Sector Overview The US stock market experienced a nuanced day with mixed performances across various sectors. While the technology sector seems to be losing its previous momentum, evidenced by Microsoft (MSFT) declining by 0.44% and Oracle (ORCL) dropping by 0.62%, there is burgeoning resilience in
Dollar’s selloff moderated slightly during European session, but pressure on US assets remains firmly in place. DOW futures are down more than -300 points, while the 10-year Treasury yield has surged back above the 4.5% mark. Market sentiment continues to reflect unease over the US fiscal outlook and uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s trade stance.
Emerging markets are particularly vulnerable to this dynamic, as they have often been beneficiaries of Japanese capital seeking higher returns. A sudden withdrawal of this capital could trigger liquidity problems and asset price declines in these markets, potentially cascading into broader financial instability. Global bond markets could also face pressure as Japanese institutional investors, who
The Canadian Dollar extends gains against the US Dollar on Wednesday, with USD/CAD falling below 1.3900. BoC rate cut expectations fade as underlying inflation remains sticky. The US Dollar remains under pressure, DXY slips to a fresh weekly low. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) strengthens further against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, marking a three-day
2025.05.21 2025.05.21 Zoom (ZM) Price Prediction for 2025, 2026, 2027–2030 and Beyond Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Following a sharp rally in 2020 and a subsequent prolonged downturn, investor interest in Zoom has faded. However, recent increases in trading volumes suggest that the extended stretch of low volatility is coming to an end. Therefore, Zoom may offer a
The European Open European stocks pulled back from two-month highs on Wednesday, with JD Sports and Julius Baer shares leading the decline. Meanwhile, investors stayed cautious, watching U.S. trade talks and the tax bill debate. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 0.4%, with retail and auto stocks leading the decline /* Requesting advertisement by calling
The USD/CAD price analysis indicates a lower likelihood of a BoC rate cut in June. Core inflation in Canada was hotter than expected. Fed policymakers maintained that the economic outlook was uncertain. The USD/CAD price analysis indicates a lower likelihood of a Bank of Canada rate cut in June, which is pushing the Canadian dollar
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
S&P 500 looks short-term top heavy as investors are getting increasingly cautious with regards to US tax policy while USD/JPY has resumed its downtrend and the silver price breaks out of its recent consolidation phase. Source link
2025.05.21 2025.05.21 Donchian Channel Indicator – Trading Strategies Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ The Donchian Channel is a widely used technical analysis tool that helps traders identify trends and determine optimal entry and exit points. This indicator relies on bullish and bearish extremes over a specified period. The Donchian Channel is an ideal tool for trend trading when
