Monthly Archives: July 2025
41654156156Wall Street Extends Rally to Fresh Highs Amid Trade Optimism, VIX Falls to Four-Month Low
Written on July 1, 2025 at 7:11 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The S&P 500 hit another record high, driven by optimism over resumed U.S.-Canada trade talks and easing geopolitical tensions. *The CBOE Volatility Index dropped below 17.00, signaling improved market confidence following the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. *Investors remain cautious over Trump’s proposed tax cuts, which could expand the U.S. deficit and impactContinue Reading
Dollar Extends Slide to Two-Year Low Amid as Policy Uncertainty Looms
Written on July 1, 2025 at 7:10 am, by
Key Takeaways: *DXY fell for the sixth straight session, reaching its lowest level since March 2022 amid rising political uncertainty. *Fears of expanding U.S. deficits and renewed trade tensions with Japan, weighing on the dollar and dampening Treasury demand. *As the dollar declines, gold prices have climbed, benefiting from the shift in sentiment and growingContinue Reading
CAD Struggles as Trade Risks Mount
Written on July 1, 2025 at 7:09 am, by
Key Takeaways: *Loonie slips as Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate: President Trump halts talks over digital tax, raising tariff risks and fueling CAD pressure. *Weak Canadian growth fuels BoC policy dilemma: Back-to-back GDP contractions increase rate cut odds despite sticky inflation and strong wages. *Oil, tariffs, and BoC-Fed divergence drive CAD outlook: Traders eye U.S. tariffContinue Reading
