Gold prices rebounded above the $3,200 mark on Thursday, gaining 1.22% to trade at $3,217 during the North American session, as weaker-than-expected US economic data revived speculation of Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for April unexpectedly dropped by 0.5% month-over-month, missing forecasts of a 0.2% rise, …
Read More »Is the Eurozone’s Growth Stumbling Amid Trade Tensions and Global Slowdowns?
Economic growth in the Eurozone fell short of expectations in the first quarter of 2025, with GDP rising by a modest 0.3% compared to the previous quarter, according to official data released on May 15, 2025, at 07:44 PM +04. This figure, slightly below the initial estimate of 0.4% reported …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Can the Dollar Hold Its Ground as Markets Await Key Data, Fed Signals?
The US Dollar (USD) staged a recovery on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:36 PM +04, climbing past the 101.00 mark on the Dollar Index (DXY) as investors dialed back on riskier assets, bolstered by optimism surrounding US trade policies. This uptick occurred despite renewed market expectations for Federal Reserve …
Read More »Will Rising Treasury Yields and Tariff Risks Derail Fed Rate Cut Hopes?
US Treasury yields climbed across the curve on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:29 PM +04, as markets processed Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and braced for upcoming economic releases, while a firm inflation outlook and tariff uncertainties reshaped Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. The 10-year Treasury note yield …
Read More »Can Nvidia’s Saudi AI Chip Deals Propel US Stocks and the Dollar Higher?
Nvidia’s stock surged 3.96% to $135.07 by 3:20 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:28 PM +04, extending a nearly 6% rally from Tuesday and pushing its market capitalization past $3 trillion for the first time since February, a move that has bolstered US stock indices and sparked …
Read More »Can Cooling US Inflation Shield Consumers from Tariff Fallout or Will Markets Feel the Heat?
The cooling US inflation reported on May 14, 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.3% year-over-year in April, down from 2.4% in March, has had a noticeable impact on market performance, particularly for the US Dollar (USD) and US stocks. This slowdown, marking the smallest annual increase in …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Surge Raises Oversupply Fears
Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as fresh government data revealed an unexpected increase in US crude oil inventories, sparking concerns among investors about an oversupply in the market. Brent crude futures declined by 40 cents, or approximately 0.6%, settling at $66.23 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …
Read More »Gold Slips Below $3,200 as Geopolitical Calm and ETF Pause Shake Market
Gold prices dipped below the $3,200 per ounce threshold on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 08:28 PM +04, as a pause in Chinese exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, combined with optimistic geopolitical developments, triggered a market pullback. The decline follows a period of robust gains, but analysts suggest that sustained demand …
Read More »Will UK GDP Data Steer Sterling’s Next Move as Fed Signals Tariff Risks?
The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 09:02 PM +04, retreating slightly to 1.3293 after peaking at a weekly high of 1.3359, as a lack of major market catalysts left traders focused on the upcoming UK GDP figures. GBP/USD dipped by 0.03%, reflecting a cautious …
Read More »Wall Street Rollercoaster: How Stocks Reacted to the April 2025 Tariff Drama
The US stock market experienced significant turbulence following the April 2, 2025, announcement of mutual tariffs by the US administration, with institutional investors offloading stocks worth $19.52 billion through April 10, when a temporary suspension of these tariffs was enacted via executive order. This sell-off, spanning just over a week, …
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