Category: Markets

The cryptocurrency markets are once again under pressure, as two pivotal developments ripple across the digital asset ecosystem. The ongoing SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit has entered a critical phase, with both parties submitting a joint motion to facilitate a settlement ahead of a key June 16 Court of Appeals deadline.  Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) extended its...

The Japanese Yen (JPY) extended its pullback from a one-week high during the Asian trading session on Friday, as the US Dollar (USD) regained strength across the board. This USD/JPY rally pushed the pair to a fresh daily high near 143.75, although several market forces suggest that the JPY’s downside may be limited going forward. ...

The EUR/GBP currency pair has surged above the key 0.8500 psychological barrier, reflecting a significant shift in sentiment driven by central bank policy divergence and economic data surprises.  With Euro strength underpinned by recent European Central Bank (ECB) commentary and the British Pound (GBP) weighed down by a slew of disappointing UK data releases, traders...

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) surged to an eight-month high against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, sending the USD/CAD currency pair plummeting to levels not seen since October of last year. The latest catalyst driving this upswing was the release of softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation data for May.  The weaker print dented...

Gold (XAU/USD) continues to dominate market headlines as it rallies for a second consecutive day, propelled by a risk-off sentiment, weaker-than-expected US economic data, and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.  The yellow metal is currently trading at $3,386, flirting with the psychologically significant $3,400 threshold. Fimatron offers a comprehensive analysis of the subject...

The EUR/USD currency pair has staged a significant rally, climbing over 0.70% on Thursday as a disappointing US PPI report, combined with fresh tariff threats from the US President, triggered a broad selloff in the US Dollar (USD).  The pair traded at 1.1575 at the time of writing, within striking distance of the nearly three-year...

The market faced a jolt after the recent escalation between Israel and Iran, but investors seem to be taking a more optimistic stance as tensions settle. The conflict sent oil prices soaring, triggering a temporary risk-off sentiment, but stocks are showing signs of recovery.  On Monday, June 16, S&P 500 futures rose by 0.5%, indicating...

While IBM and Google continue to dominate the headlines with their ambitious plans for quantum computing, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: QBTS) has emerged as a surprising investment winner. The company has seen its stock soar by an astounding 1,343.6% over the past year, marking a sharp contrast to the broader market’s struggles.  D-Wave’s success highlights...

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...

Visa (NYSE: V) has long been a powerhouse in the global payments sector, delivering massive returns for investors since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2008. Over the years, Visa’s stock has surged by 2,880%, making early investors very wealthy. But as Visa approaches a $721 billion market cap, the question remains: Can Visa continue...