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May, 2025

• 30 May 2025 4:05 pm

  Dollar Slips, Heads for Fifth Monthly Loss as Tariff Uncertainty Clouds Outlook

  

  The U.S. dollar wobbled on Friday, on track for its fifth consecutive monthly decline as traders remained wary of escalating trade policy uncertainty and concerns over U.S. fiscal health. The greenback faced choppy trading this week, pressured by erratic developments in President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and ahead of key …

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• 30 May 2025 2:18 pm

  U.S. Futures Dip as Trump Tariffs Reinstated, Investors Eye PCE Inflation Data

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Friday as investors digested the surprise reinstatement of President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs and braced for the release of key inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 35 …

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• 30 May 2025 12:46 pm

  European Shares Climb as ECB Rate Cut Bets Grow, Trump Tariff Uncertainty Lingers

  

  European equity indices edged higher on Friday, extending monthly gains, as cooling inflation data bolstered expectations for another European Central Bank (ECB) rate cut, even as U.S. trade policy uncertainty persisted after President Donald Trump’s tariffs were reinstated. By 04:35 ET (08:35 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.6%, the CAC 40 …

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• 30 May 2025 10:43 am

  Oil on Course for Second Weekly Loss as OPEC+ Hike, Trump Tariff Uncertainty Weigh

  

  Oil prices edged lower on Friday, poised for a second straight week of losses, as traders factored in expectations for another OPEC+ output hike in July and fresh uncertainty following a U.S. court ruling that keeps President Donald Trump’s tariffs in place. Brent crude futures slipped 21 cents, or 0.33%, …

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• 30 May 2025 10:01 am

  Gold Slips as Dollar Strength, Profit-Taking Weigh; Traders Eye U.S. Inflation Data

  

  Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and profit-taking, as traders braced for fresh inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,293.44 an ounce, while gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.8% to $3,316.67/oz …

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• 30 May 2025 6:04 am

  Trade Tensions and Rate Debates: Why Xi, Trump, and Powell Are Making Economic Headlines

  

  The global economic stage is buzzing with tension, and three key figures—Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—are at the heart of the action. Recent developments in U.S.-China trade negotiations and U.S. monetary policy have thrust these leaders into the spotlight, as their …

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• 30 May 2025 1:55 am

  Japan’s Bond Market Crisis: Surging Yields Signal Fiscal and Global Concerns

  

  Japan’s government bond (JGB) market is facing significant turbulence as yields on super-long bonds (20-, 30-, and 40-year maturities) have surged to historic peaks in May 2025, raising concerns about the nation’s fiscal sustainability and its potential to unsettle global financial markets. On Thursday, the 10-year JGB yield stabilized at …

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• 30 May 2025 12:46 am

  Fed’s Daly: Bond Yields Signal Market Uncertainty Amid Policy Shifts

  

  Late Thursday, San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly commented on the uncertainty surrounding White House trade policies, which have led the Federal Reserve to adopt a wait-and-see approach. With steep import tariffs looming, policymakers are evaluating their potential ripple effects on the US economy, as markets reflect this uncertainty …

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• 30 May 2025 12:10 am

  EUR/JPY Climbs as Markets Await Japan’s CPI and Germany’s Retail Sales Figures

  

  The Euro (EUR) strengthened against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, with traders eyeing Japan’s forthcoming inflation data and Germany’s Retail Sales figures due on Friday. As of now, the EUR/JPY pair is trading at 163.83, marking a daily increase of 0.17%. These key economic releases are poised to provide …

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• 29 May 2025 11:24 pm

  Bitcoin Declines Under Pressure from Ethereum’s Surge

  

  Bitcoin experienced a pullback during Thursday’s trading session, stepping back from its peak levels since February 2025. The earlier surge was fueled by optimistic remarks about the future of cryptocurrencies delivered at the Bitcoin 2025 annual conference.Investor interest appears to be shifting toward lower-valued cryptocurrencies, driven by economic cycle factors …

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• 29 May 2025 10:28 pm

  US Stocks Rally After Court Overturns Trump’s Tariff Measures

  

  US stock markets received a boost on Thursday after a US court struck down tariff measures introduced by President Donald Trump earlier this month, ruling that they exceeded his authority. The decision invalidated tariffs imposed under a declared economic emergency, which had allowed restrictions on many of the United States’ …

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• 29 May 2025 9:29 pm

  Gold Shines Bright: Job Market Woes and Tariff Reversal Fuel Fresh Ascent

  

  Gold prices soared past the $3,300 mark on Thursday, buoyed by a confluence of factors including disappointing US jobs data and a significant court ruling against previously imposed Trump-era tariffs. The precious metal, often sought as a safe haven, saw its value jump by 0.94%, with XAU/USD trading at $3,318 …

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• 29 May 2025 7:13 pm

  Why Has Fed Chair Warned of Rising Supply Chain Shocks?

  

  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently raised concerns about the potential for more frequent and persistent supply chain shocks, which could complicate the central bank’s efforts to balance inflation control with employment stability. Speaking at a recent conference, Powell noted that these disruptions could fuel inflationary pressures and challenge the …

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