Franc Weakens Amid Dollar RecoveryThe Swiss Franc (CHF) continued its decline against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, pressured by a strengthening dollar and remarks from Swiss National Bank (SNB) Governor Martin Schlegel. The USD/CHF pair rose to 0.8273, up from the previous session’s close of 0.8210, with …
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Market Analysis
May, 2025
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27 May 2025 11:45 pm
Swiss National Bank Prioritizes Price Stability Over Short-Term Inflation Data
SNB Signals Steady Policy ApproachOn Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Swiss National Bank (SNB) Governor Martin Schlegel emphasized a focus on long-term price stability rather than reacting to short-term inflation fluctuations. Speaking on the potential for negative inflation in the coming months, Schlegel noted that such readings would not automatically trigger …
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27 May 2025 10:35 pm
Can Europe Dodge a Trade War with Progress in U.S. Talks?
Wall Street Rebounds on Trade OptimismGlobal stock markets, led by U.S. equities, surged on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, fueled by optimism surrounding eased U.S.-EU trade tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a 50% tariff reduction on European goods until July 9, 2025, from the prior June 1 deadline, …
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27 May 2025 9:31 pm
U.S. Stocks Soar as U.S.-EU Trade Tensions Ease
Markets Rally on Trade Deal OptimismU.S. stock markets surged on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, propelled by renewed optimism over improving trade relations between the United States and the European Union. The rally was sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement to extend a 50% tariff reduction on European goods until …
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27 May 2025 8:22 pm
Pound Sterling Weakens Against Dollar Amid U.S.-EU Trade Deal Optimism
Pound Retreats from Three-Year HighThe Pound Sterling (GBP) slipped to around 1.3540 against the U.S. Dollar (USD) during Tuesday’s North American session, May 27, 2025, pulling back from a three-year peak of 1.3600 reached the previous day. The GBP/USD pair’s decline was driven by a resurgent U.S. dollar, fueled by …
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27 May 2025 7:17 pm
US Consumer Confidence Index rebounds in May and US Dollar Index holds steady near the 99.40 level
In May, US consumer sentiment staged a recovery, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rising to 98.0 from a revised 86.0 (previously 85.7), bouncing back from the prior month’s decline.The upswing in consumer morale was fueled by evolving views on current business and labor market conditions. The Present Situation …
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27 May 2025 5:07 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Soar as Trump Delays EU Tariffs, Market Focus Shifts to Fed and Nvidia
U.S. stock index futures surged on Tuesday, rebounding from last week’s losses, after President Donald Trump announced a delay in imposing steep trade tariffs on the European Union. The move alleviated immediate fears of a transatlantic trade war and bolstered risk appetite across markets. At 06:20 ET (10:20 GMT), Dow …
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27 May 2025 4:45 pm
US Durable Goods Orders Decline Less Than Expected in April, Dollar Holds Firm
Durable Goods Orders in the United States fell by 6.3% in April, or $19.9 billion, to $296.3 billion, according to data released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau. While this marks the largest monthly decline since April 2020, it was a smaller drop than the 7.9% contraction forecast by economists. …
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27 May 2025 12:48 pm
Bitcoin Dips Ahead of 2025 Conference as Markets Eye Institutional Shifts
Bitcoin edged lower on Tuesday, holding near record highs as traders shifted their focus to the upcoming Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 0.6% to $108,962.20 as of 01:58 ET (05:58 GMT), consolidating after last week’s all-time peak near $112,000. Profit-taking and whale-driven sell-offs contributed …
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27 May 2025 12:10 pm
European Shares Steady as Defence Stocks Lead, Trade Policy Uncertainty Lingers
European stock markets opened mixed on Tuesday, with defence stocks providing some support after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new sanctions on Russia, while overall gains were capped by persistent caution over U.S. trade policy shifts. The STOXX 600 index held steady at 551.53 points as of 07:11 GMT, after …
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27 May 2025 11:03 am
Oil Prices Slip as OPEC+ Production Hike Expectations Grow, Trade Tariff Fears Ease
Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, as traders increasingly expect the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to approve a production increase at their upcoming meeting. Brent crude futures dropped 0.4% to $64.50 a barrel by 05:07 GMT, while U.S. West Texas …
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27 May 2025 9:55 am
Gold Edges Lower as Trump’s Tariff Delay Lifts Risk Sentiment, Metals Retrace Gains
Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Tuesday, extending recent losses after U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone steep tariffs on the European Union helped buoy global risk sentiment. Spot gold fell 0.5% to $3,326.53 an ounce, while gold futures for August dropped 1.2% to $3,353.09/oz by 01:30 ET …
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27 May 2025 1:52 am
Gold’s Brief Breather: Is This the Calm Before Another Surge?
Down -0.47%, trading at 3,342.47 per ounce, at the time of writing, gold prices experienced a modest pullback this week, a movement largely attributed to a temporary de-escalation of trade tensions and thin market activity. However, this dip appears to be a fleeting moment in a broader bullish narrative for …
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