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DAX Tumbles 2.7% as President Trump Sets Tariff Deadline for EU

2 weeks 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.
EUR/USD Technical Outlook: Weekly Timeframe Hints at Further Gains

2 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

EUR/USD is showing bullish momentum on the weekly chart with a potential bullish engulfing candle, suggesting further gains and possible new yearly highs. On the daily chart, a close above 1.1366 is needed for a structural change. The RSI on the daily timeframe indicates a bullish bias, but a US Dollar recovery could trigger a pullback in EUR/USD. Most Read: Gold Price Analysis: Will XAU/USD Hold $3300 Support?
Market Update: US Tax Bill, Eurozone PMI & S&P 500 Technicals

2 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

European Session Recap European markets began the day on the back foot as market participants digested a proposed tax-cut bill that threatened to enlarge the US deficit. Opposition to President Trump’s tax plans and the growing deficit is impacting the bond market, with Treasury prices dropping on Wednesday and dragging down other U.S. assets.
Gold Price Analysis: Will XAU/USD Hold $3300 Support?

2 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Gold (XAU/USD) is testing the $3300 support level amid US Dollar weakness and geopolitical tensions. OANDA's position book indicates many buy orders around $3300-3310, suggesting market participants are expecting further gains. Lack of High-Impact US Data weighs on the USD and Aids Gold. Gold prices have reclaimed the $3300/oz handle but there are growing signs of exhaustion as the precious metal looks to consolidate gains.
Europe Mid-Session Bell: Gold, Oil Spike on Renewed Israel-Iran Tension

2 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

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 Swiss bank Julius Baer saw its shares fall 4.6% after revealing a $156.4 million charge from a credit review and announcing a new chief risk officer.
S&P 500 Technical Analysis: Six-Day Winning Streak Ends, Bullish Momentum Remains Intact

2 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

S&P 500 saw its six-day winning streak end amidst rising US yields and concerns over Trump's tax cut proposals and US debt. The "Magnificent 7" stocks are currently underperforming but could potentially drive a larger S&P 500 recovery in the second half of 2025. Technical analysis indicates bullish momentum for the S&P 500, although a recent pullback suggests potential for a bearish correction.
Europe Mid-Session Bell: Markets Eye Trade Deals, DAX Breaches 24000

2 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Asian Session Market Wrap The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose by 0.4% after the S&P 500 nearly entered a bull market on Monday. Hong Kong stocks went up by 1.3%, with Contemporary Amperex Technology surging up to 18% on its first trading day. Markets shrugged off a Moody’s downgrade with risk assets largely continuing their rally. There was some caution on show as safe havens like Gold did gain a bid yesterday.
Crude Oil Recovers After Chinese Data, Goldman Upgrade

2 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Oil prices recovered despite initial concerns from weak Chinese retail sales data. Goldman Sachs raised its global oil demand forecast for 2025 and 2026. Technical analysis indicates potential resistance and support levels for Brent CrudeMost Read: Markets weekly outlook - RBA, PBoC Decisions and UK Inflation in FocusOil prices have staged a decent recovery as the day has progressed following renewed demand concerns to start the week.
Europe Opening Bell: US Credit Downgrade and Chinese Data Dent Sentiment

2 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Asian Session Market Wrap US stock futures fell, and Treasury yields rose after Moody’s downgraded the US government’s top credit rating. The downgrade, from AAA to AA1, was due to a growing budget deficit with no signs of improvement. S&P 500 futures dropped 1.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.3%. Meanwhile, longer-term Treasury yields hit the key 5% mark. China's industrial production rose by 6.1% in April 2025 compared to the same month last year, beating the expected 5.5% increase.
Markets weekly outlook - RBA, PBoC Decisions and UK Inflation in Focus

3 weeks ago | marketpulse.com | Zain Vawda

Week in Review: Optimism Begins to Fade as Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates Wall Street's main indexes were set to end the week on a high note, thanks to a temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war. The S&P 500 was on track for its fifth straight daily gain, with all three major indexes showing weekly growth. Stocks bounced back earlier in the week, with strong rallies on Monday and Tuesday after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their trade war for 90 days.