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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is moving the markets
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by the US Congress in mid-2025, is reshaping the global financial landscape. For traders, the implications stretch far beyond US borders. This sweeping budget and tax legislation is already fuelling volatility across key asset classes such as forex, indices, commodities, and crypto. As market reactions intensify, it’s Continue Reading
Australian dollar pulls back from 8-month high
The Australian dollar is under pressure as markets turn cautious ahead of key US jobs data. Soft domestic figures and shifting rate expectations on both sides are keeping AUD/USD in focus, with upcoming releases likely to determine its next move. Aussie dips ahead of US jobs data The Australian dollar retreated to 0.6571 on Thursday, Continue Reading
Jefferies upgrade sparks Apple stock recovery
Apple’s recent rebound reflects a shift in sentiment, with a more balanced analyst outlook renewing investor interest ahead of earnings. While the upgrade points to stronger short-term performance, concerns over tariffs and slowing innovation continue to cloud the longer-term outlook. Apple rises on improved outlook Apple Inc. (AAPL) saw its share price rebound sharply on Continue Reading
OPEC+ supply talks put pressure on oil prices
Oil prices are under pressure as traders grow cautious ahead of the upcoming OPEC+ meeting. Expectations of a possible supply increase, combined with weaker demand and rising inventories, have weighed on sentiment and capped upward momentum. Oil dips on OPEC+ risk Crude oil prices edged lower on Tuesday morning, as market participants turned cautious ahead Continue Reading
Gold softens on global optimism
Gold prices dipped as improving global sentiment and progress in trade talks shifted investor focus away from safe-haven assets. Easing Middle East tensions and growing optimism around new trade deals encouraged a move toward riskier investments, putting pressure on gold. Gold dips on easing tensions and trade hopes Gold prices edged lower at the start Continue Reading
