Category: Markets

Introduction America’s beer aisle is feeling the chill of an unexpected headwind: anxiety among Hispanic consumers, sparked by the current administration’s hard line on immigration. For Constellation Brands, the importer behind Modelo Especial, the nation’s top-selling lager, those nerves are already denting shipments, earnings, and market sentiment.  A market strategist at Fonds Avenue now unpacks...

The electric vehicle sector is feeling the pressure, and one of its most prominent players finds itself at a crossroads. Tesla is expected to report another challenging quarter for vehicle deliveries, raising questions about demand and future direction.  Meanwhile, the company is shifting focus toward cutting-edge projects like autonomous robotaxis and artificial intelligence. As Tesla...

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves through the global financial markets, particularly the cryptocurrency sector. As geopolitical tensions escalated on June 13, 2025, the total market cap of cryptocurrencies plummeted by more than 5%, dropping to $3.26 trillion.  A wave of panic swept through the sector, as most major players saw...

The AUD/JPY currency pair edged lower during Friday’s Asian session, dipping toward the 94.00 psychological level, as heightened risk-off sentiment fueled demand for safe-haven assets, especially the Japanese Yen (JPY).  The downward pressure came amid escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East, which overshadowed Australia’s largely stable labor market data for May. This informative article...

The EUR/GBP currency pair extended its bullish momentum for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, trading steadily around the 0.8550 level during the Asian session. The pair is navigating a critical juncture as market participants exercise caution ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) monetary policy decision, which is due later in the day.  This...

The EUR/JPY currency cross remains firmly in focus for traders and technical analysts, holding on to its bullish bias above the crucial 166.00 level during Thursday’s early European trading session. Despite experiencing mild selling pressure near 166.35, the pair continues to exhibit signs of strength, underpinned by solid technical indicators and a relatively constructive market...

The USD/CAD currency pair has extended its rally, trading robustly above the 1.3700 mark during the European session on Thursday, supported by a combination of geopolitical tensions, safe-haven demand, and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary.  As of the time of writing, the pair hovers around 1.3710, marking the third consecutive day of gains for the US...

The NZD/USD currency pair is showing signs of renewed bearish pressure as the pair trades around 0.5970, following a nearly 1% decline on Thursday. The move comes amid a clear technical breakdown, with the pair falling below the ascending channel that has been intact for several weeks.  This development introduces a bearish bias in the...

The GBP/JPY currency pair continues its slide for the third consecutive session, dipping below the key 194.50 support level in Thursday’s early European trading. The sustained downward pressure on the British Pound (GBP) relative to the Japanese Yen (JPY) reflects a combination of geopolitical instability, diverging monetary policy expectations, and shifting investor sentiment ahead of...

Silver (XAG/USD) prices have experienced a sharp decline, falling nearly 1% to trade around $36.25 during Thursday’s European session. This downturn comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which would typically provide support for safe-haven assets such as silver.  However, a complex mix of macroeconomic, geopolitical, and technical factors has driven selling pressure...