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US Consumer Confidence Index rebounds in May and US Dollar Index holds steady near the 99.40 level

In May, US consumer sentiment staged a recovery, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rising to 98.0 from a revised 86.0 (previously 85.7), bouncing back from the prior month’s decline.The upswing in consumer morale was fueled by evolving views on current business and labor market conditions. The Present Situation …

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Lagarde: US Policies Could Bolster Euro’s International Role

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated on Monday that “US policies are strengthening the euro’s international role.” However, she did not directly discuss the central bank’s interest rate decisions.Lagarde also noted that “global fragmentation and the shift away from multilateralism pose risks to the European economy, …

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Weekly Recap: Stagflation Risks Loom as U.S. Fiscal and Trade Policies Stir Market Turmoil

U.S. Dollar: Under Pressure from Debt and TradeThe U.S. dollar continued its decline for the third consecutive trading day, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropping to 99.58 points on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, compared to the previous day’s close of 100.12 points, recording a high of 99.99 points and …

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Gold Surges Beyond $3,350 as Trump’s Trade War Rhetoric Intensifies

Gold Climbs Amid Trade TensionsGold prices soared nearly 2% on Friday, May 23, 2025, reaching $3,359 after rebounding from a daily low of $3,287, driven by heightened safe-haven demand. The rally, which marked a 5% weekly gain, was spurred by a weakening U.S. dollar following President Donald Trump’s threat to …

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U.S. Treasury Yields Drop as Trump’s Tariff Threats Spark ‘Sell America’ Wave

Yields Decline Amid Trade War FearsU.S. Treasury yields fell across the curve on Friday, May 23, 2025, with the 10-year note yield slipping two basis points to 4.509%. The decline was triggered by President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff threats, including a proposed 25% tariff on iPhones not manufactured in the …

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GBP/USD Climbs Beyond 1.3500 to a Three-Year Peak on Robust UK Retail Sales and Dollar Weakness

Pound Soars to Highest Level Since February 2022The GBP/USD pair surged past 1.3500, reaching 1.3538 on Friday, May 23, 2025, marking its highest level since February 2022 and gaining nearly 0.80% during the U.S. trading session. The pound’s rally was fueled by a combination of strong UK retail sales data …

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