Gold prices slid to a one-month low in Asian trading on Thursday, continuing a recent losing streak as markets digested the impact of the U.S.-China trade deescalation. A stronger dollar, higher Treasury yields, and anticipation of key U.S. economic data further dampened sentiment toward the yellow metal. As of 01:09 …
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 »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 …
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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 »European Markets Stabilize as Inflation Eases and Earnings Roll In
European equity indices traded mostly steady on Wednesday, pausing after recent gains fueled by easing U.S.-China trade tensions, as investors shifted their focus toward corporate earnings and key economic data. Germany’s DAX edged up 0.3% France’s CAC 40 held flat U.K.’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1%(As of 03:05 ET / 07:05 …
Read More »Bitcoin Rebounds on Softer U.S. Inflation, Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Bitcoin regained upward momentum on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and improved sentiment following the temporary trade truce between the U.S. and China. As of 02:16 ET (06:16 GMT), Bitcoin rose 1.3% to $103,862.5, recovering from recent profit-taking that followed a strong rally above the $100,000 milestone last …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as Inventories Rise, Traders Eye Trump’s Middle East Moves
Oil prices edged lower in Asian trade on Wednesday, taking a breather after a strong four-day rally. The pullback came as investors digested an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories and closely monitored President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, which added new geopolitical considerations to global oil supply …
Read More »Sterling Rises Despite Grim UK Jobs Data as US Dollar Slips on Softer Inflation
The British Pound ended Tuesday, May 13, 2025, on a positive note against the US Dollar, which weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation figures for April. GBP/USD climbed to 1.3307 from a previous daily close of 1.3176, despite dipping to a session low of 1.3169 and peaking at 1.3316. The Dollar’s …
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 …
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