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July, 2025

• 31 July 2025 9:48 pm

  Microsoft’s $4 Trillion Triumph: A Tech Titan Rewrites the Rules

  

  As the trading day winds down on July 31, 2025, at 08:44 PM EEST, Wall Street is still buzzing from a historic milestone: a leading tech giant has smashed through the $4 trillion market valuation barrier, joining an elite club previously occupied by just one other innovator. This remarkable feat, …

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• 31 July 2025 8:36 pm

  Fed’s Rate Hold Shakes Up Asset Classes

  

  The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, July 30, sent varied signals across major asset classes, from equities to cryptocurrencies. Announced amid economic uncertainty and political pressures from President Donald Trump, the decision, coupled with Fed Chai Jerome Powell’s cautious outlook, influenced markets in distinct …

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• 31 July 2025 7:42 pm

  What Can Recent Earnings Reports Tell About US Equities, Stock market?

  

  The US stock market is riding a wave of optimism as the latest earnings reports from major companies, particularly in the technology sector, paint a robust picture of economic resilience. On July 30 and 31, 2025, corporate giants like Microsoft and Meta delivered stellar financial results, propelling indices like the …

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• 31 July 2025 4:48 pm

  U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise to 218K for the Week Ending July 26

  

  According to the latest U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) report released on Thursday, the number of new unemployment insurance applications in the United States rose to 218,000 for the week ending July 26, slightly above the previous week’s figure of 217,000. The print came in below market expectations of 224,000. …

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• 31 July 2025 4:36 pm

  U.S. Annual Inflation Rises to 2.6% in June, Exceeding Expectations

  

  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 …

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• 31 July 2025 3:14 pm

  Bitcoin Struggles to Gain Momentum as Fed Holds Rates and Trade Tariff Deadline Approaches

  

  Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Thursday, maintaining its rangebound movement after the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady, which dampened risk appetite. The focus has shifted to the upcoming U.S. trade tariff deadline. Key Highlights: Bitcoin’s Steady Movement: Bitcoin rose 0.4% to $118,503.1, but remained below the $120,000 …

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• 31 July 2025 1:51 pm

  Shell Reports 32% Drop in Q2 Profit Amidst Lower Oil Prices and Chemicals Losses, But Beats Forecasts

  

  Shell’s second-quarter net profit plunged by almost 32% on Thursday, impacted by a drop in oil prices, weaker gas trading results, and losses linked to an outage in its chemicals operations. However, despite these challenges, the oil major exceeded analysts’ expectations with a reported $4.26 billion in adjusted earnings, significantly …

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• 31 July 2025 12:33 pm

  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. …

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• 31 July 2025 11:46 am

  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 …

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• 31 July 2025 2:19 am

  WTI Climbs Toward $70.00 Amid US Threats of Sanctions on Russia

  

  The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. crude oil benchmark, rose to approximately $69.80 during Thursday’s early Asian trading session. WTI continues its upward trend, reaching its highest level in over a month, driven by market focus on U.S. President Donald Trump’s intensified pressure on Russia to end …

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• 31 July 2025 1:37 am

  US Stocks Decline After FOMC’s Interest Rate Decision

  

  U.S. stocks ended Wednesday’s trading session in the red following the Federal Reserve’s announcement to keep interest rates unchanged, with the Fed’s Chair ruling out any near-term rate cuts.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by approximately 0.4%, while the S&P 500 declined by about 0.2%. However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite …

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• 31 July 2025 12:33 am

  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 …

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• 30 July 2025 11:42 pm

  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 …

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