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 …
Read More »U.S. Economy Grows at a Strong 3% Annual Rate in Q2, Surpassing Expectations
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ (BEA) first estimate, released on Wednesday. This marks a significant rebound from the 0.5% contraction recorded in the first quarter and comes well above market expectations, which had …
Read More »Eurozone Economic Growth Slows as Trade Tensions and U.S. Tariffs Weigh on Outlook
The eurozone economy grew slightly faster than expected in the second quarter, but the overall performance remains weak, and the region faces continued challenges from escalating U.S. tariffs. Q2 Growth Beats Expectations but Remains Modest The eurozone economy expanded by 0.1% in the second quarter, surpassing expectations for no growth …
Read More »Gold Prices Unchanged Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty and Fed Decision
Gold prices remained largely stable on Wednesday as investors weighed ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty and awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. Spot Gold edged down by 0.1% to $3,323.66 an ounce. Gold Futures also ticked 0.1% lower, trading at $3,378.62 per ounce by 02:18 ET (06:18 …
Read More »BoC Poised to Hold Rates Steady Amid Trade Tensions
As the Bank of Canada prepares to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, expectations are mounting that the central bank will keep its benchmark rate unchanged at 2.75% for the third consecutive meeting. Persistent inflation, a surprisingly resilient labor market, and looming trade uncertainties with the …
Read More »Pound Slips Amid Risk-Off Sentiment and US-EU Trade Deal Concerns
The British pound faced modest losses on Tuesday, caught in the crosshairs of a resurgent US dollar and a broader shift in investor sentiment. Despite hopes for a boost from a newly announced US-EU trade agreement, the currency struggled as markets turned cautious, favoring safe-haven assets over riskier ones like …
Read More »Trade Talks Intensify as August 12 Tariff Deadline Looms
Global trade negotiations are heating up as the United States and China race against a looming August 12 deadline to resolve tariff disputes, with the U.S. signaling flexibility but maintaining pressure for favorable deals. Following the latest round of talks, optimism persists that progress is being made, though concrete agreements …
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