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February, 2025

• 24 February 2025 3:12 pm

  Oil Prices Drop as Markets Await Ukraine Peace Talks and Iraqi Exports Resumption

  

  Oil prices extended their losses on Monday as investors closely monitored diplomatic efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine and assessed the potential impact of resumed crude exports from northern Iraq. Market Overview: Brent crude fell by $0.14 (-0.2%), trading at $74.29 per barrel by 08:43 GMT. West Texas Intermediate …

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• 24 February 2025 1:44 pm

  Gold Prices Hold Near Record Highs Amid U.S. Economic, Tariff Concerns

  

  Gold prices traded flat-to-lower on Monday, remaining close to recent record highs, as safe-haven demand surged amid growing uncertainty over the U.S. economy and potential trade tariffs. Key Market Moves Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,940.18 per ounce, while April gold futures remained flat at $2,952.97 per ounce (as of …

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• 24 February 2025 11:02 am

  Bitcoin Slips as Investors Weigh Fed Policy and Bybit Hack Fallout

  

  Bitcoin extended its decline on Monday, following a 1% drop last week, as investors exercised caution amid U.S. interest rate uncertainty and concerns over a major security breach at Bybit. Key Market Moves Bitcoin dropped 0.8% to $95,610.2 (as of 6:22 GMT), pressured by Fed rate policy uncertainty and negative …

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• 23 February 2025 9:03 pm

  Weekly Market Recap: A Whirlwind of Data, Geopolitics

  

  A complex interplay of economic data, geopolitical developments, and central bank pronouncements prevailed, resulting in shifts across various asset classes. From fluctuating Treasury yields and evolving sector leadership to the resurgence of European equities, the steady ascend of gold prices, and fresh sanctions impacting commodities, investors navigated a landscape rife …

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• 22 February 2025 12:20 am

  Geopolitical Tensions: The Driving Force Behind Oil Prices

  

  Oil futures saw a decline following U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments on maintaining sanctions against Russia. His phone conversations with European leaders after meetings in Riyadh highlighted that no peace agreement would be forced on Ukraine and that sanctions on Russia wouldn’t be lifted soon. This has led …

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• 21 February 2025 11:06 pm

  Dollar ollar Holds Ground Amidst Mixed Economic Signals

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading around 106.50, maintaining minor gains despite recent economic data painting a mixed picture of the US economy. This level suggests the dollar is holding its ground, but the data raises questions about the strength of the US economy relative to other major …

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• 21 February 2025 10:07 pm

  Nvidia Earnings: Less Market-Moving Power?

  

  Nvidia’s upcoming fourth-quarter earnings release is highly anticipated, but the semiconductor giant’s results may not hold the same market-moving weight they once did. This shift reflects broader market dynamics and the evolving role of Nvidia within the tech landscape.Several factors contribute to this change. The influence of the “Magnificent Seven,” …

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• 21 February 2025 9:08 pm

  Is Gold Price’s Recent Dip a Sign of Trouble or Opportunity?

  

  Gold is down -0.06%, trading at $ 2,937.36 per ounce. Gold prices experienced a slight dip on Friday, a natural correction after reaching record highs earlier in the week. However, this short-term fluctuation does not diminish the overall upward trend, with gold poised for an eighth consecutive weekly gain. This …

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• 21 February 2025 7:56 pm

  US Manufacturing Shows Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainties

  

  Recent data reveals a mixed picture of US economic activity. The S&P Global Composite PMI for February dipped to 50.4, signaling a slight weakening in overall private sector activity compared to January’s 52.7. However, within this composite, the Manufacturing PMI bucked the trend, edging up from 51.2 to 51.6, indicating …

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• 21 February 2025 7:07 pm

  GBP/USD Pulls Back After Reaching New Highs

  

  The GBP/USD pair experienced a pullback after reaching a year-to-date high of 1.2678 and testing the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 1.2658. The pair subsequently stabilized near 1.2660. This movement occurred despite positive UK retail sales data for January, which showed a 1.7% month-over-month increase, exceeding expectations. US economic …

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• 21 February 2025 4:43 pm

  British Pound Hits Two-Month High as UK Consumer Spending Surges

  

  The British pound strengthened on Friday, reaching a two-month high, after strong UK consumer spending data for January offset concerns over declining employment trends. Key Market Moves GBP/USD rose 0.1% to $1.2675, from $1.266 before the data release. EUR/GBP dipped slightly to 82.81 pence, down from 82.85 pence. Mixed Economic …

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• 21 February 2025 4:41 pm

  Bitcoin Climbs for Third Straight Day but Faces Fed Policy Headwinds

  

  Bitcoin extended its winning streak on Friday, rising for the third consecutive day, as some investors shrugged off concerns over U.S. tariffs. However, uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy kept gains in check. As of 01:36 ET (6:36 GMT): Bitcoin rose 1.6% to $98,409.2. It was on track …

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• 21 February 2025 2:42 pm

  European Stocks Inch Higher as Traders Weigh Business Activity and Trade Tensions

  

  European markets edged up on Friday, as investors assessed fresh business activity data and ongoing geopolitical risks, including trade tensions and defense spending concerns. As of 04:21 ET (09:21 GMT): STOXX 600 rose 0.3% to 552.56, though it was set for a weekly loss, snapping an eight-week winning streak—the longest …

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