European stock markets retreated Thursday, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp selloff as investors grew increasingly uneasy about the deepening U.S. fiscal deficit and the fading prospects for a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4%, and …
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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22 May 2025 3:59 am
Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Sinks to Two-Week Lows as Debt Fears and Weak Data Rattle Markets
The US dollar plummeted to two-week lows on May 22, 2025, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) breaching the 100.00 mark, driven by fears over President Donald Trump’s deficit-bloating tax bill and a faltering US economy. As GBP/USD hit 1.3470 and gold topped $3,300, global markets braced for volatility. Experts …
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22 May 2025 2:49 am
Trump’s Massive Budget Bill Nears Vote, Risks Ballooning US Debt
The US House prepares to vote on President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sprawling tax and budget package set to add $3 trillion to $4 trillion to the $36 trillion US deficit over a decade. Despite internal Republican dissent, the bill’s hefty tax breaks and spending hikes …
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22 May 2025 12:53 am
Pound Rises Against Dollar as UK Inflation Spikes and US Debt Woes Deepen
The British pound climbed against the US dollar during the US session on May 22, 2025, with GBP/USD reaching 1.3419, up from 1.3392, driven by surging UK inflation and mounting concerns over America’s $36 trillion debt burden. UK consumer prices jumped to 3.5% in April, exceeding forecasts, while the US …
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21 May 2025 11:28 pm
Yen Surges as US Debt Fears and Safe-Haven Demand Drive Dollar Down
The Japanese yen rallied against the US dollar on May 21, 2025, with USD/JPY dropping to 143.61 from 144.50, defying the usual link between rising US Treasury yields and dollar strength. Fueled by Japan’s climbing bond yields and safe-haven flows amid Middle East tensions, the yen’s ascent reflects growing US …
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21 May 2025 10:56 pm
US Tax Retaliation Sparks Global Trade Fears, Threatens Investment
The US House’s reconciliation bill, unveiled on May 12, 2025, targets foreign tax policies like the global minimum tax’s undertaxed profits rule (UTPR), digital services taxes (DSTs), and diverted profits taxes (DPTs) with punitive measures, risking over 80% of US foreign direct investment (FDI). As President Donald Trump’s administration pushes …
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21 May 2025 10:01 pm
Dow Plunges 800 Points as Debt Fears and Tariff Uncertainty Grip Markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) cratered 800 points on May 21, 2025, sliding below 42,000 as investors grappled with soaring US deficits and tariff uncertainties under President Donald Trump. Closing at 21.161, per real-time data, the index reflects growing unease over a $36 trillion debt pile and fading hopes …
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21 May 2025 9:13 pm
Gold Stays Above $3,300 as US Debt Crisis and Middle East Tensions Fuel Demand
Gold held firm above $3,300 per ounce on May 21, 2025, trading at $3,307, driven by a US debt downgrade and escalating Middle East tensions. The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.52% to 99.49, battered by Moody’s downgrade and fears over President Donald Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax bill. Despite a …
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21 May 2025 8:16 pm
Oil Prices Slip as US Stockpiles Surge and Middle East Tensions Simmer
Oil prices dipped on May 21, 2025, with Brent crude falling to $65.26 per barrel and WTI crude to $61.94, following a bearish US government report showing unexpected inventory builds. Despite earlier gains driven by fears of Middle East supply disruptions, the data cooled market optimism ahead of the US …
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21 May 2025 7:11 pm
US Economic Gloom Persists Despite Trade Truce, Debt Woes Mount
The US economy faces a grim outlook despite a fleeting US-China trade truce, with deficits soaring and inflation stubbornly high as of May 21, 2025. A Reuters poll reveals unanimous concern over President Donald Trump’s policies, which threaten to deepen fiscal strain following Moody’s downgrade of US sovereign debt. Growth …
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21 May 2025 3:03 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Decline Amid Economic Jitters, Tariff Risks, and Focus on Trump’s Tax Bill
U.S. stock index futures extended their losses early Wednesday, reflecting mounting investor anxiety over the state of the U.S. economy, the implications of fresh trade frictions, and uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed tax legislation. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped 265 points, or 0.2%, while S&P …
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21 May 2025 1:29 pm
Bitcoin Nears Record High as U.S. Senate Advances Stablecoin Bill, But Trade and Fed Concerns Linger
Bitcoin extended its rally on Wednesday, inching closer to its all-time high after the U.S. Senate made key progress on the GENIUS Act, a landmark piece of legislation designed to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. The leading cryptocurrency rose 1.4% to $107,595.50 as of 01:42 ET (05:42 GMT), …
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21 May 2025 11:51 am
European Stocks Slip as UK Inflation Jumps, Ukraine Peace Prospects Fade
European equity markets retreated slightly on Wednesday, as hopes for a near-term resolution to the war in Ukraine dimmed and U.K. inflation data came in hotter than expected, clouding the outlook for future rate cuts from the Bank of England. By 03:02 ET (07:02 GMT), the DAX index in Germany …
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