Gold prices have rebounded sharply, driven by escalating trade tensions and market volatility. The precious metal, often seen as a safe-haven asset, has surged past $ 2,790. This rally comes amid heightened uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies and cautious market sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.Trade War …
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The US dollar continued to rise alongside gold, amidst significant market fluctuations triggered by …
McDonald reveals Q4 mixed performance, Eyes 2025 Rebound
McDonald’s Q4 results showed mixed performance, with revenue slightly below expectations and a…
US Stocks Remain Resilient Amid Tariff Threats, Inflation Concerns
US stock market demonstrated resilience this week, navigating a landscape of renewed tariff threats …
Bitcoin Price Recovers Slightly, But Concerns on Fresh Tariffs, Inflation Persist
The price of bitcoin has somewhat recovered, but inflation and new tariff worries are still present.…
Lagarde Reaffirms ECB’s Recovery Outlook Despite Inflation Uncertainties
In her speech on Monday, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, reiterated t…
EUR/USD appreciates as investors grow alarmed by fresh tariff threats
Although the EUR/USD recovers some of its intraday losses and closes to 1.0300, the picture remains …
Trump’s Looming Tariffs and BoE Shift Weigh on Pound Sterling
The Pound Sterling weakened against the US Dollar on Monday, falling below the 1.2400 level to 1.238…
Dollar Strengthens as Trump Announces New Tariffs
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Monday as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement…
European Stocks Edge Higher Despite Trade Uncertainty
European stock markets opened on a positive note Monday, showing resilience despite fresh U.S. trade…
Gold Surges to Record Highs Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
Gold prices climbed to all-time highs on Monday, as escalating trade tensions and global economic un…
Market Analysis
January, 2025
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29 January 2025 2:39 am
FOMC’s January 2025 Decision: What to Expect
As the Federal Open Market Committee prepares to announce its January 2025 monetary policy decision, the financial world is watching closely. The Fed’s actions will hinge on the interplay of inflation, economic growth, and labour market dynamics, with global risks and fiscal policy adding further complexity. This decision comes at …
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29 January 2025 12:59 am
BoC Rate Cut Undermined: Trade War Clouds Canadian Dollar Outlook
The BoC, facing slowing global growth and domestic economic challenges, is expected to lower interest rates to stimulate economic activity. Lower borrowing costs can encourage investment and consumption, thereby boosting economic growth. However, the potential for increased tariffs on Canadian goods could significantly undermine these efforts.The Bank of Canada is …
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28 January 2025 11:12 pm
Euro Weakens as US Dollar Strengthens on Trade Tension Concerns
The euro declined on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening US dollar, which benefited from statements by US President Donald Trump regarding trade policies. These statements highlighted the possibility of tightening existing restrictions on US imports from abroad. The EUR/USD pair dropped to 1.0430 compared to the previous day’s close of …
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28 January 2025 10:51 pm
GBP/USD Drops as Trump’s Tariff Threat Boosts US Dollar
The GBP/USD pair tumbled as President Trump’s proposed tariffs on various industries raised fears of a trade war. The US Dollar Index climbed 0.4% to 107.86, pressuring GBP/USD amid increased market risk aversion. The US saw a significant drop in Durable Goods Orders and Consumer Confidence, while inflation expectations rose. …
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28 January 2025 10:14 pm
Treasury Bond Yields Rise on Expectations of Slower Rate Cuts
Treasury bond yields continued to climb, buoyed by statements from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to raise tariffs on all U.S. imports as part of a renewed comprehensive trade policy framework for the new administration, which will rely more on trade restrictions and protectionist tariffs.The yield on the 10-year U.S. …
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28 January 2025 9:04 pm
U.S. Stocks Attempt to Recover Following Deepseek Shock
U.S. stocks began to regain footing on Tuesday following the shock caused by China’s DeepSeek, which announced an AI application that rivals the expensive applications developed by European and American companies, but at a much lower cost.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 44,747 points, adding about 0.2% or 51 …
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28 January 2025 3:48 pm
Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Market Jitters and Trump’s Crypto Moves
Bitcoin regained some ground on Tuesday, recovering from recent losses as bargain hunters took advantage of the cryptocurrency’s dip below the $100,000 mark. Despite the rebound, traders remained cautious amid concerns over a potential market rout spurred by artificial intelligence developments and political uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance …
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28 January 2025 1:56 pm
US Dollar Rises Amid Growth Concerns and Trade War Fears
The US dollar strengthened on Tuesday, recovering from losses in the previous session, as global growth concerns resurfaced and heightened fears of trade wars began to weigh on market sentiment. At 04:20 ET (09:20 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose …
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28 January 2025 12:36 pm
Gold Prices Steady Amid Fed Meeting Uncertainty and Dollar Strength
Gold prices remained stable in early Asian trading on Tuesday after a sharp decline of over 1% on Monday, driven by a rebound in the U.S. dollar and growing caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Spot gold (XAU/USD) traded at $2,740.19 per ounce, while February gold futures …
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28 January 2025 1:52 am
XAU/USD Declines 1% On Profit-taking, Broad Stock Selloff
Gold prices experienced a decline of over 1% on Monday, falling below the $2,750 level. This downturn was primarily driven by a confluence of factors. Firstly, profit-taking by investors contributed significantly to the gold price decline. Secondly, the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm, triggered a broader market …
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28 January 2025 12:06 am
Market Drivers; US Session: Will Fresh Data Help the US Dollar?
The US Dollar began the week on a weaker note as markets grappled with the potential impact of further tariffs and anticipated the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced moderate losses, although it partially recovered after touching a low near 107.00. Meanwhile, the Euro strengthened against …
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27 January 2025 11:16 pm
Why has China’s DeepSeek crept to news headlines all of a sudden?
The AI landscape has been shaken by the sudden emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company that has rapidly gained traction with its powerful and surprisingly affordable AI chatbot. This development has sent shockwaves through the tech world, impacting stock prices and raising questions about the future of AI …
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