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 »Wall Street Futures Slip as Focus Shifts to Economic Data and Walmart Earnings
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday, easing from a strong week-to-date rally as investors awaited fresh inflation readings and retail sales data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. At 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 135 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 …
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 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 »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 »Gold Prices Retreat as Trade Optimism and Soft CPI Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by diminishing safe-haven demand after the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary tariff truce and U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,228.95/oz Gold futures (June) slipped 0.5% to $3,232.24/oz(As of 02:53 ET / …
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 »Chinese Yuan Gains on US Dollar as Softer US Inflation Data Sparks Optimism
The Chinese Yuan continued its upward trajectory against the US Dollar on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, capitalizing on the Dollar’s broad weakness following the release of softer-than-expected US inflation figures for April. USD/CNY dipped to 7.2057 from the previous day’s close of 7.2018, with the pair hitting a daily high …
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