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Weekly market recap: Was the greenback the biggest gainer last week?

US Dollar ended last week higher buoyed several market drivers, including concerns of Trump’s administration tariffs, Federal Reserve Bank rate decision and its chief Jerome Powell’s statements, and US data of inflation and spending. Such market drivers were impactful om the greenback and all other traded assets in global financial …

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Global Traders Navigate Disruption with New Supply Chain Strategies

Supply chain disruptions have become increasingly prevalent, forcing businesses worldwide to re-evaluate their strategies. A key response has been the rise of “nearshoring,” where companies source goods and services from closer geographical locations. While this approach offers potential benefits, it also presents limitations. For example, while local coffee chains may …

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Bitcoin Ascends as Fed Acknowledges Crypto’s Place in Banking

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable price surge, exceeding $105,000, after the Federal Reserve opted to maintain its current interest rate levels. A significant catalyst for this upward movement was Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s commentary regarding the role of banks in serving cryptocurrency clients.Powell’s Words and Market RepercussionsPowell stated that …

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Dow’s Bullish Momentum Persists Amidst Tech Uncertainties

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) navigated a week of conflicting signals, ultimately maintaining a bullish bias near record highs. While the index hovered around 44,800, absorbing a wave of corporate earnings and economic data, the prevailing narrative reveals a market wrestling with both promising opportunities and looming uncertainties, especially …

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ECB Navigates Choppy Seas: Monetary Policy Easing As Growth Worries Persist, US Uncertainty In Play

ECB members have strongly hinted at a 25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming meeting. This likely stems from a series of public statements and interviews where Governing Council members discussed the need to support economic growth, expressed concerns about slowing economic activity, and acknowledged that inflation may not …

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