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Market Drivers – US Session: Markets Brace for UK Jobs Data and US Retail Sales Amid Dollar Pullback

The US Dollar hit a speed bump, snapping a four-day winning streak as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated under renewed selling pressure. The pullback was triggered by fleeting rumors—later downplayed—that President Donald Trump might move to oust Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Compounding the dollar’s woes were softer-than-expected US …

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WTI and Brent Crude Slide as OPEC+ Supply Surge Overshadows US Inventory Draw

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped on July 16, 2025, falling 0.15% to $65.325 per barrel, while Brent crude oil followed suit, declining 0.26% to $68.60 per barrel. Both benchmarks faced downward pressure despite a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories, as rising OPEC+ production and persistent demand …

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European Shares Mixed Amid Trade Uncertainty and Earnings Reports

European stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, as investors reacted to weak earnings updates, trade negotiations, and corporate performance expectations. Key Market Movements: STOXX 600 Index: Fell 0.2% to 544.14 points. Germany’s DAX: Up 0.1%. Spain’s IBEX: Rose 0.7%. UK’s FTSE 100: Gained 0.2%. France’s CAC 40: Flat. ASML’s …

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Gold Prices Edge Up as U.S. Inflation Data Fuels Dollar, Safe Haven Demand Remains Strong

Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, recovering some overnight losses after stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation data boosted the dollar and dampened expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. However, ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade tariffs, the Federal Reserve’s independence, and geopolitical tensions continued to support demand for safe-haven assets like gold. …

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Silver Flexes Bullish Muscle: Targeting Fresh Highs Amidst Soaring Demand

Silver has decisively broken through critical resistance levels, signaling the official onset of a robust bull market. Analysts pinpoint a convergence of bullish technicals, tightening supply-demand dynamics, and a pronounced historical undervaluation, all propelling silver towards a potential retest of its $50 per ounce historical high.While gold consistently hit records, …

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