Use of marijuana among the elderly rises by 50% as a doctor cautions about cognitive risks
Recent trends indicate that over 50 million Americans have used cannabis in the past year, and alarmingly, the demographic that’s increasingly adopting this habit includes older adults, particularly those who might not be in the best health to do so—yes, that means our grandparents. A study from JAMA Internal Medicine reports a nearly 50% surge […]
USD/INR rises due to foreign outflows and increased demand for the US Dollar
The Indian Rupee’s Outlook on Thursday The Indian rupee is expected to trade lower during the early European session on Thursday. Heightened demand for the US dollar and outflows from foreign stocks are putting pressure on the INR. The US trade balance and weekly unemployment claims will be released in the latter part of Thursday. […]
Gold rises as weak US data and trade concerns dampen risk appetite
Following the ISM and ADP reports, a rise in gold from a low of $3,343 highlighted a slowdown in the US economy. Trump issued an executive order raising metal tariffs to 50%, intensifying trade tensions with China. Federal Reserve officials are being cautious. The market is looking for unemployment claims and NFP data for further […]
NZD/USD rises close to 0.6000, watching for possible US-China discussions
Market Updates NZD/USD is expected to approach 0.6000 during early Asian sessions on Wednesday. U.S. job openings rose to 7.39 million in April, surpassing predictions. A call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated soon. The NZD/USD pair is holding around 0.6000 in the early hours of the Asian session on Wednesday. […]
CEO of Campbell’s: Home cooking rises again to pandemic levels as grocery budgets shrink
Fast food employees are reportedly having a tough time affording the meals they serve, as highlighted in a recent report. Mick Beekhuizen, the CEO of Campbell, noted that rising economic worries are prompting more Americans to cook at home. He mentioned during a call with analysts about third-quarter earnings that consumer confidence has been dipping, […]
Gold price update for today, June 3, 2025: Gold rises amid tariff concerns
Gold futures started this Tuesday at $3,406.50 per ounce, showing a 1% increase from Monday’s closing price of $3,370.60. However, prices have dipped below the $3,400 mark after briefly hitting $3,417.80 earlier in the trading session. This modest uptick in gold prices coincided with news of heightened tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, alongside rising […]
US Dollar Index rises toward 99.00 after bouncing back from six-week lows.
The US Dollar Index has bounced back from a six-week low of 98.58 observed on Tuesday. The US ISM manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.5 in May, marking a continuous decline in production. Market confidence is shaken as China’s Commerce Department refutes Trump’s accusations of tariff violations. The US Dollar Index (DXY) measures the dollar’s value […]
GBP/USD rises above 1.3450 approaching 39-month highs, UK Retail Sales in focus
GBP/USD has nearly touched 1.3468, marking its highest level since February 2022 as of Wednesday. The UK’s retail sales could drop again in April, potentially marking three months of consecutive declines. The US 30-year bond yield has experienced setbacks after reaching 5.15% on Thursday, a peak not seen in 19 months. On Friday, GBP/USD gained […]
Swedish health company rises 37% after initial Bitcoin purchase, Chinese electric vehicle seller plans to acquire 1,000 BTC
H100 Group’s Stock Soars After Bitcoin Purchase News Shares of Swedish health tech firm H100 Group AB experienced a 37% increase following the announcement of its initial Bitcoin acquisition as part of a new strategy. In a related development, China’s Jiu-Zi Holdings has disclosed plans to accumulate 1,000 Bitcoin in the coming year. On May […]
Bitcoin Trading Activity Rises as Price Reaches New Highs
Simply put On Wednesday, Bitcoin futures trading volume surpassed $23 billion, marking the third-highest total for 2025. This week also saw a significant increase in spot trading volumes as Bitcoin prices spiked. Major cryptocurrencies reached a record high of nearly $112,000 on Thursday. In the last couple of days, trading volumes for Bitcoin—both spot and […]