In 2025, bitcoin has transcended its status as a niche investment to become a pivotal geopolitical asset. Governments and central banks worldwide, from the United States to Switzerland, are actively discussing its role in national reserves. This shift signifies bitcoin’s emergence as a formidable challenger to traditional reserve assets like …
Read More »US Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Stabilization
The US manufacturing sector exhibited signs of stabilization in December, as the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.3, surpassing the expected reading of 48.4. While still in contraction territory (a reading below 50 indicates contraction), this slight improvement suggests a moderation in the pace of decline.However, …
Read More »Dollar Dips But Stays Near Two-Year High Amid Growth Concerns and Global Woes
The U.S. dollar remained close to a two-year high on Friday, despite a slight dip, driven by investor expectations that the growth gap between the U.S. and other economies will continue to widen. Meanwhile, Chinese blue chips experienced their largest weekly decline since 2022, adding to global economic concerns. Dollar …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady Amid Weekly Gains, Weather, and Stimulus Expectations
Oil prices remained stable on Friday, with both Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) poised for significant weekly gains. This momentum follows Thursday’s close, which marked the highest levels in over two months for both benchmarks, supported by colder weather in Europe and the U.S., as well as …
Read More »European Stocks Decline Amid Focus on Economic Data and U.S. Policy Uncertainty
European markets closed the week on a cautious note, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index slipping 0.2% by 09:22 GMT. Despite the decline, the index remains poised for a 0.7% weekly gain, as light trading activity marked the return of investors from New Year holidays. In country-specific moves, Swiss stocks …
Read More »Dow Jones faces selling pressure 3/1/2025
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Read More »GBP expected to decline further 3/1/2025
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Read More »USD/JPY negative pressure remains 3/1/2025
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Read More »Oil needs positive stimulus to continue rising 3/1/2025
US crude oil futures posted notable gains during the previous session, aligning with the positive outlook outlined in the prior report. The price reached the official target of 73.00, recording a high of $73.69 per barrel. Technical Outlook:The technical indicators continue to favor a bullish bias. The simple moving averages …
Read More »Gold is a positive 3/1/2025
Gold prices surged during the previous trading session, successfully breaching the strong resistance level highlighted in the previous report. This breach temporarily halted the downward trend and triggered a rise, with the metal reaching a high of $2665 per ounce, surpassing the initial targets of 2645 and 2657. Technical Outlook:A …
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