US inflation data for April came in softer than anticipated on May 13, 2025, driving a rise in US Treasury yields across the curve and capping gold’s potential rebound, while market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts diminished. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a modest 0.2% month-on-month increase, following …
Read More »US Stocks Show Mixed Gains as Softer April Inflation Data Emerges
US stock markets displayed a mixed yet upward-leaning performance on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, following the release of softer-than-anticipated US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April, which highlighted a slower rise in consumer prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped to 42,256 points, shedding approximately 150 points or 0.4%, …
Read More »Can Recent US Inflation Data Revive Gold Prices Past $3,250?
Gold prices held steady above the critical $3,250 per ounce mark on May 13, 2025, showing signs of potential upside after softer-than-expected US inflation data hinted at possible Federal Reserve rate cuts to bolster a weakening economy. The yellow metal is trading at $3,255.605 per ounce at the time of …
Read More »EUR/USD Climbs Past 1.1170 as US Dollar Falters on Softer Inflation Data
The EUR/USD pair staged a notable recovery on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surging past 1.1170 in late trading after softer-than-anticipated US inflation data weakened the US Dollar. The pair, which had already breached the 1.1150 mark earlier in the day, gained further momentum as the Dollar struggled to attract demand, …
Read More »USD/CHF Dips to 0.8400 as US Dollar Weakens on Softer US Inflation Data
USD/CHF pulled back to the key 0.8400 level during North American trading on May 13, 2025, as the US Dollar came under pressure following the release of April’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which revealed a slower-than-expected rise in inflation. Despite the cooling price pressures, market expectations for the …
Read More »US Dollar Surges as US-China Trade Optimism Fuels Market Rally
The US Dollar kicked off the trading week with a robust rally on May 13, 2025, climbing close to a five-week peak as optimism from successful US-China trade talks over the weekend lifted global markets. The Dollar Index (DXY) surged to just shy of 102.00, driven by renewed confidence in …
Read More »Fed Official Flags Trade Uncertainty as a Drag on US Economy
The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Austan Goolsbee, expressed a cautious outlook on Monday, May 12, 2025, regarding the unpredictable trade policies emanating from the Trump administration, as detailed in his interview with the New York Times. Goolsbee highlighted how the frequent shifts in tariffs and trade …
Read More »Bitcoin Slumps Post US-China Trade Deal as Stocks Steal the Spotlight
Bitcoin experienced a notable downturn on May 12, 2025, slipping from a three-month peak of $105,720 to around $102,000, defying expectations after a US-China agreement eased trade tensions with a 90-day tariff suspension. This unexpected pullback has puzzled market observers, as the deal, which lowered import duties and hinted at …
Read More »Gold retreats 3% amid optimism after US – China trade agreement
Gold prices took a sharp hit at the start of the trading week on May 12, 2025, dropping to $3,207.82—a two-week low—as a US-China trade truce reignited market optimism and pressured safe-haven assets. The agreement, which rolls back tariffs for 90 days, saw the US reduce levies on Chinese imports …
Read More »Dow Jones Soars 1000 Points on US-China Tariff Cut Breakthrough
Wall Street kicked off the week with a dramatic surge, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed approximately 1000 points on May 12, 2025, propelled by a US-China agreement to temporarily slash tariffs following two days of trade talks between Washington and Beijing. The index soared to 42,220 points, reflecting …
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