Analytical reviews of the Forex market

10.02.2025 11:02

Weekly Focus: New Tariffs, Powell Testimony and Inflation

The S&P 500 broad market index futures are up 0.23% to 6,043 points, though the benchmark failed to reverse its formation to the upside after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. Initially vague on Friday, Trump detailed his plan over the weekend, promising to impose 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel as early as Monday. While investors feared broader trade actions, especially against the European Union, these tariffs are not country-specific, potentially softening their political impact.

07.02.2025 11:02

Weekly Summary: Amazon, Nonfarm Payrolls, and Trump-Xi Talks

Alexander Boltyan

The S&P 500 broad market index futures have risen by 0.83% to 6,081 points this week, recovering from Monday’s 2.1% decline. The benchmark is attempting to regain its upward trajectory but must surpass the 6,100–6,120 resistance range to confirm an upside formation. However, this remains uncertain as no official meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping has taken place, despite Tuesday’s announcement that talks were expected within 28 hours.

05.02.2025 01:02

Crypto Week: Tariffs Poker, Huge Losses and “Big deal”

Anton Bykov

Bitcoin (BTC) is up 1.1% this week to $98,047, rebounding from a sharp 5.8% decline to $91,188 on Monday, its lowest level since January 13. Prices later recovered, reaching a peak of $101,917. Monday sell-offs are becoming a pattern. Last week, BTC tumbled 6.4% on January 27 after Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Colombia. This time, tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China triggered another market-wide sell-off, with BTC dropping 10.8% between Saturday and Monday. Ethereum (ETH) also plunged 37.2% to $2,082. Trump’s stance on tariffs is disappointing for crypto enthusiasts.

03.02.2025 12:02

Weekly Focus: Tariffs Shocks, OPEC+, Amazon, Alphabet and Nonfarm Payrolls

Alexander Boltyan

S&P 500 futures declined by 1.7% to 5,931 points on Monday, recovering slightly from the opening low of 5,908 points. The index reached its lowest level since January 15 in response to the U.S. government's introduction of new tariffs. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise, imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, with oil imports subject to a 10% tariff. Additionally, a 10% tariff was placed on Chinese exports to the U.S.

31.01.2025 12:01

Weekly Summary: Trump Is Attacking, Trump Is Acting

Anton Bykov

S&P 500 futures are down 0.09% this week to 6,099 points, recovering most of the 3.0% decline from Monday when the index briefly hit 5,914 points. Markets faced turbulence due to Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Colombia and the DeepSeek R1 chatbot controversy. The chatbot reportedly achieved similar effectiveness to existing AI models at a 90% lower cost, raising concerns about the valuations of AI industry leaders like Nvidia. This led to a sharp sell-off in tech stocks, with the Nasdaq 100 dropping 5.2% on Monday.

29.01.2025 11:01

Crypto Week: BTC-ETF Growing Inflows, Columbia, DeepSeek and Chinese New Year

Anton Bykov

Bitcoin (BTC) is down 1.3% this week to $102,765, recovering from $97,696 on Monday—its lowest level since 16 January. The initial drop was triggered by Donald Trump’s tariff threat against Colombia, after its authorities refused to allow deportation flights from the U.S. to land in Bogotá. Colombia quickly complied, but the geopolitical tension rattled both stocks and cryptocurrencies. Another unexpected shock came from China’s DeepSeek R1, a generative AI chatbot reportedly built for just $6 million—a fraction of the $540 million cost of OpenAI’s earliest ChatGPT model.

27.01.2025 12:01

Weekly Focus: Columbia Surrenders, Fed is Next, Big Techs Reporting, ECB and PCE

Anton Bykov

The S&P 500 broad market index futures are down 2.6% this week, dropping to 5,942 points, following an unexpectedly sharp decline spurred by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs and other sanctions on Colombia after it refused to accept deportation flights from the U.S. Colombia quickly reversed its stance, agreeing to accept its deported citizens, which averted the sanctions.

24.01.2025 12:01

Weekly Summary: Trump Takes Over Markets

Alexander Boltyan

The S&P 500 broad market index futures have surged by 1.94% this week, reaching 6,110 points and setting three consecutive all-time highs. The index climbed to 6,121 points on Friday, driven by optimism surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, which have significantly influenced market sentiment. During his inauguration on Monday, Trump avoided mentioning immediate tariff hikes, calming markets. However, by Tuesday, he proposed increases targeting Canada and Mexico, later adding China to the list.

22.01.2025 12:01

Crypto Week: Trump Orders Sweet Pill amid Memcoin Disappointment

Anton Bykov

Bitcoin (BTC) is up 1.2% this week, trading at $105,023, as investors weigh the potential impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on the cryptocurrency market. Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on Monday was a pivotal moment, with high expectations for pro-crypto announcements. Bitcoin initially surged by 6.0% to hit a new all-time high of $109,974 on Monday. However, a lack of direct mention of cryptocurrencies in Trump’s inauguration speech disappointed markets, leading to a 1.0% pullback to $102,584.

20.01.2025 11:01

Weekly Focus: Trump Inauguration, Netflix and Bank of Japan

Alexander Boltyan

S&P 500 broad market index futures are rising by 0.13% to 6,002 points. Gains could have been more substantial, but the Martin Luther King Day holiday has tempered market activity. The benchmark extended its weekly gains by 1.1% to 3.0% last Friday, buoyed by rumours of positive discussions between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping. These talks, described as “good,” have raised hopes of a shift in the White House's tariffs policy, relieving pressure that has weighed on markets over the past three months.