Annual inflation in the United States as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index rose to 2.6% in June, up from 2.4% in May (revised from 2.3%), according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data released on Thursday. Inflation Increase: The inflation rate for June surpassed the …
Read More »Microsoft Poised to Surpass $4 Trillion Market Valuation on Investor Confidence in Azure
Microsoft is set to make history on Thursday by surpassing a $4 trillion market valuation for the first time, propelled by investor confidence in its Azure cloud division. The tech giant’s stock surged by 8.6%, reaching $557.34 per share in early premarket trading, pushing its total valuation to $4.14 trillion. …
Read More »Gold Prices Rebound Amid Trade Tariff Jitters, Fed’s Stance Limits Gains
Gold prices rebounded from one-month lows in Asian trade on Thursday, as escalating trade tariff concerns ahead of President Donald Trump’s looming deadline increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Gold Price Movements: Spot Gold rose 0.8% to $3,301.21 an ounce, marking a recovery after a recent dip. Gold Futures …
Read More »Dollar Continues to Rise After Fed Decision and Powell’s Statements
The U.S. dollar has been climbing since the announcement of the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates for the fifth consecutive time within the range of 4.25% – 4.50%, keeping the U.S. currency among high-yield assets.The dollar gained its current upward momentum from the uncertainty reflected in the Federal …
Read More »Fed Chair Powell: No Decisions Made Regarding Rate Cut in September
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a press conference following the July policy meeting, where he elaborated on the decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25%–4.50% for the fifth consecutive time. Responding to reporters’ questions, Powell noted that the U.S. economy remains in a solid position despite a …
Read More »Fed Sees Significant Uncertainty Still Surrounding Current US Economic Landscape
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the interest rate unchanged at the July meeting, with a vote of 9 to 2 in favor of the decision.As a result, the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate, in place since the beginning of this year, remains within the range of 4.25% …
Read More »Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged for Fifth Consecutive Meeting Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty
On July 30, 2025, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, keeping the policy rate within the 4.25%-4.50% range following a 25-basis-point cut last December.The decision came after the July policy meeting, with market participants widely anticipating the unchanged …
Read More »Gold Dips Below $3,300 as Strong U.S. Data Overshadows Fed Watch
Gold prices fell below $3,300 on July 30, 2025, shedding nearly 1% as robust U.S. economic data dampened demand for the safe-haven metal. Trading near $3,293, gold struggled amid easing global trade tensions and a risk-on market mood, though a softer U.S. dollar and slightly lower Treasury yields offered some …
Read More »U.S. Economy Defies Tariff Fears with Robust Growth
The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3% annual rate in Q2 2025, surpassing the 2.3% forecast despite trade tensions from new tariffs, the Commerce Department reported on July 30. This marked a rebound from Q1’s 0.5% decline, driven by stronger consumer spending and an improved trade balance. Consumer spending …
Read More »Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada opted to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at 2.75% on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, aligning with market expectations as it navigates a landscape clouded by unpredictable U.S. trade policies. In a press conference following the decision, the central bank’s governor highlighted emerging inflationary pressures and …
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