Zain Vawda

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Market Analyst at OANDA. Political Enthusiast Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious- Oscar Wilde. Opinions are my own. Chivalry shouldn't be dead.

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Markets Today: Easing US-China Tensions Could Set Stage for Risk-On Sentiment, DAX Eyes Support

2 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Asian Market Wrap In what is expected to be a slower week on the Economic data front, markets appear to be cautiously optimistic. Trade tensions eased between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping after they resolved a dispute over critical minerals, opening the door for more trade discussions. Top U.S. and Chinese officials will meet in London on Monday to try to ease the escalating trade dispute between the two countries.
Markets weekly outlook - US Inflation on Deck as Trade Uncertainty Lingers

3 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Week in review: Trade Uncertainty Lingers, US Data Positive… For Now Wall Street's main indexes were set to end the week on a high note, after a better-than-expected jobs report calmed worries about the economy, while Tesla rebounded from a sharp plunge a day earlier and technology stocks continued to rise.
Trump/Musk Bromance at a Crossroad as Tesla Surges 5% in Premarket Trading

3 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Tesla shares (TSLA.O) recovered from big losses after tensions between CEO Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to calm down, reducing investor concerns about potential political issues for the electric car company. Musk Takes the High Road? Tesla shares jumped as much as 5% in premarket trading after a report from Politico suggested Elon Musk and Donald Trump might talk to ease tensions.
Breaking News: Bank of Canada Leaves Interest Rate at 2.75%, USD/CAD Steady

3 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Most Read: OPEC+ Oil Production and Brent Crude: Key Factors Driving Price FluctuationsThe Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75% in its June 2025 decision, meeting the expectations of half the market. This marks the second time rates have been held steady after cutting them by 2.25 percentage points over seven straight decisions. For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar.
Markets Today: Euro Area Business Growth Stalls, DAX Eyes ATH, BoC Decision Next

3 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Asian Market Wrap Asian equities broke a four-day losing streak as markets drew some optimism from positive US labor data. The labor data appeared to soothe market concerns around a global slowdown, even if the move proves temporary it is a welcome one. South Korea's KOSPI index rose over 2%, reaching its highest level since August 2024. This also pushed the MSCI index of Asia-Pacific shares (excluding Japan) up by nearly 1%.
OPEC+ Oil Production and Brent Crude: Key Factors Driving Price Fluctuations

3 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

OPEC+ decided on a smaller-than-expected oil supply increase. Disagreements within OPEC+, particularly between Saudi Arabia and Russia, add uncertainty to oil policies. Despite a downgraded global growth forecast by the OECD, oil prices are supported by factors. Most Read: Markets Today: Euro Area Inflation Drops, OECD Downgrades Growth and Trump-Xi MeetingOil prices surged yesterday ending the day with a 3.75% gain as OPEC+ surprised markets with a supply increase that came in below expectations.
Markets Today: Euro Area Inflation Drops, OECD Downgrades Growth and Trump-Xi Meeting

3 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Markets failed to hold onto late US session gains as markets were hoping for positive news regarding a potential Trump-Xi meeting. US Equity Futures are down in the Asian session with the S&P 500 down around approximately 0.6%. In Asia, a key measure of regional stocks went up by 0.1%, breaking a three-day losing streak. Chinese stocks in Hong Kong rose as investors hoped for more government support after factory activity unexpectedly dropped in May.
Breaking News: U.S. Manufacturing Slump Worsens in May, Dow Jones (DJIA) Steady

3 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Most Read: Markets Today: Sentiment Takes a Hit on Trump's Latest Tariffs, Gold Rises, DAX SlipsThe ISM Manufacturing PMI in the U.S. dropped to 48.5 in May 2025, down from 48.7 in April and below the expected 49.5. This marks the third straight month of decline in the manufacturing sector and the biggest drop since November 2024, showing growing economic uncertainty and ongoing cost pressures, partly due to unpredictable trade policies under the Trump administration.
Markets Today: Sentiment Takes a Hit on Trump's Latest Tariffs, Gold Rises, DAX Slips

3 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Asian Market Wrap Most Read: A Week Ahead: May NFP, Bank of Canada and ECB Rate DecisionsMarkets are on the backfoot this morning as US tariffs and trade tensions are once again in focus, denting risk appetite. The Asian session reflected this with risk assets struggling while haven flows have returned with a bang. Gold is up as much as $60 from Friday's close, trading around $3350 an ounce at the time of writing.
DAX Tumbles 2.7% as President Trump Sets Tariff Deadline for EU

1 month ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

President Trump Reignites Tariff Discussion US President Donald Trump just reignited market volatility with a series of tweets and comments around tariffs. The President posted to his Truth Social platform that tariffs of at least 25% would be put in place for iPhones not made in the US. The move sent the S&P lower but the comments on EU tariffs really hampered risk sentiment and risk assets.