Market Analysis

July, 2025

  • 9 July 2025 11:56 am

    Oil Prices Retreat Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Rising Crude Inventories

    Oil prices slipped slightly on Wednesday, pulling back from the two-week highs achieved in the previous session, as investors waited for clarity on new U.S. tariffs and anticipated rising crude inventories in the United States. Oil Prices Under Pressure By 0601 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 15 cents, or 0.2%, …

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  • 9 July 2025 11:15 am

    Gold Prices Fall as Dollar Strengthens Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty

    Gold prices retreated on Wednesday as traders moved away from safe-haven assets in response to ongoing uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs and interest rate expectations, opting instead for the strength of the U.S. dollar. Gold Pressured by Dollar Recovery and Trade Tariff Uncertainty Spot gold fell by 0.2% to $3,294.88 …

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  • 9 July 2025 1:37 am

    Dollar Wavers as Markets Await FOMC Minutes and Trade Developments

    On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) edged up to near 98.00, but failed to sustain early gains, reflecting cautious market sentiment. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements targeting Japan and South Korea, alongside anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s June FOMC Minutes on July 9, have kept investors on …

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  • 9 July 2025 12:53 am

    U.S. Treasury Yields Climb as Tariff Threats Weaken Yen

    On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, U.S. Treasury bond yields experienced a notable uptick as financial markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, particularly his announcement of new tariffs targeting major trading partners like Japan and South Korea. Rising Treasury Yields and Market FocusThe yield on the benchmark 10-year …

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  • 9 July 2025 12:12 am

    Stock Market Wobbles as Tariff Push and Copper Duties Rattle Investors

    U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 down 0.07% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.37%, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.06%. President Donald Trump’s firm stance on an August 1 tariff deadline and new 50% copper import duties unsettled markets. Despite a three-week tariff reprieve, concerns over …

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  • 8 July 2025 11:28 pm

    U.S. Prepares for New Trade Announcements and Copper Tariffs by August

    U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed plans to release 15 to 20 new trade-related directives within the next 48 hours. He also indicated that tariffs on copper imports are expected to be introduced by late July or early August, targeting a critical material used in electronics, construction, and renewable energy …

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  • 8 July 2025 10:35 pm

    China’s Forex Reserves Surge, Gold Holdings Grow for Eighth Month

    China’s foreign exchange reserves soared to $3.3174 trillion by June 2025, marking a $32.2 billion (0.98%) increase from May and sustaining a 19-month streak above $3.2 trillion, according to official data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). The People’s Bank of China (PBC) also bolstered its gold reserves …

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  • 8 July 2025 10:06 pm

    EUR/USD Rises Amid Trump’s Tariff Letter and EU Trade Hopes

    On Tuesday, the EUR/USD pair, the world’s most traded currency pair, edged up 0.09% to 1.1718, driven by optimism over a potential U.S.-EU trade deal and solid Eurozone economic data. President Donald Trump announced a letter outlining tariff rates could be sent to the EU within two days, while confirming …

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  • 8 July 2025 9:06 pm

    Trump’s Tariff Letter Looming as EU Races for Trade Deal

    President Donald Trump announced a forthcoming letter to the EU within two days outlining tariff details and confirmed a 10% tariff on BRICS nations to uphold U.S. economic standards, emphasizing the rate as “low and fair.” The EU, locked in urgent trade talks with the U.S., is pursuing a deal …

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  • 8 July 2025 8:19 pm

    Despite short-term declines, strong investor demand for gold and silver features FY2025

    As of July 8, 2025, at 19:13 GMT+3, the spot gold price stands at $3,297.175 per ounce, down 1.18% daily, reflecting a short-term correction from a previous close of $3,336.44. Over longer periods, gold has shown significant strength, with a 23.84% increase over six months, 25.60% year-to-date, and 37.98% over …

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  • 8 July 2025 7:38 pm

    Sterling’s Slide: Can the Pound Weather UK Fiscal Woes and Fed Caution?

    The British Pound is losing ground against the US Dollar, with GBP/USD dipping below the 20-day simple moving average at 1.3596. A mix of UK fiscal anxieties and a cautious Federal Reserve stance is dampening demand for Sterling. As markets grapple with looming trade tariffs and economic uncertainties, the Pound …

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  • 8 July 2025 3:34 pm

    Oil Prices Retreat Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and OPEC+ Output Increase

    Oil prices retreated on Tuesday after rising nearly 2% in the previous session, as investors assessed the latest developments surrounding U.S. tariffs and the higher-than-expected increase in OPEC+ output for August. Tariff Concerns Weigh on Market Sentiment By 1043 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 12 cents, or approximately 0.2%, …

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  • 8 July 2025 2:16 pm

    Bitcoin Slips as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Market Sentiment

    Bitcoin experienced a slight decline on Tuesday, dropping 0.5% to $108,224.20, as new U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump dampened investor risk appetite. The cryptocurrency has remained range-bound in recent sessions, with traders reluctant to make large bets amid growing uncertainty about the global economic landscape. Trump’s Tariff Announcement …

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