Pound Soars to Highest Level Since February 2022The GBP/USD pair surged past 1.3500, reaching 1.3538 on Friday, May 23, 2025, marking its highest level since February 2022 and gaining nearly 0.80% during the U.S. trading session. The pound’s rally was fueled by a combination of strong UK retail sales data …
Read More »Federal Reserve minutes flag deep split over December policy move as data blackout muddies outlook
Federal Reserve officials were sharply divided over whether to deliver another rate cut at the Dec. …
Stocks edge higher as Nvidia earnings and Fed minutes keep bulls cautious
U.S. equities stabilized after a multi-day slide, with the S&P 500 up 0.2%, the Nasdaq +0.3%, an…
Bitcoin steadies near seven-month lows as traders eye U.S. jobs data and Fed signals
Bitcoin edged higher after a sharp selloff, with investors treading carefully ahead of a long-delaye…
Gold Rises in Asia as Fiscal Jitters and Fed Uncertainty Lift Safe-Haven Demand
Gold advanced in Asian trading, supported by safe-haven flows amid fresh worries about fiscal sustai…
Europe Opens Cautious as Nvidia Looms; UK CPI Eases, Oil Slips on U.S. Stock Build
European equities were little changed early Wednesday as traders held fire ahead of Nvidia’s quarter…
U.K. Inflation Cools Less Than Forecast, Keeping BoE December Cut in Play
U.K. inflation eased in October but by slightly less than expected, leaving the Bank of England on a…
Fed Minutes: A Pivotal December Decision Looms
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will publish the minutes of its most recent meeting – widely seen …
Bitcoin Sinks Below $90K Amid Fed Uncertainty; Cloudflare Outage Adds to Market Strain
Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly seven months on Tuesday, briefly breaching the $90,000 th…
Wall Street Extends Losses as Nvidia Earnings, Delayed Jobs Data Keep Risk Appetite in Check
U.S. equities fell Tuesday, deepening November’s pullback as investors trimmed exposure to mega-cap …
U.S. Factory Orders Rebound in August, but Core Capex Softer Than First Estimated
U.S. new orders for manufactured goods rose in August, snapping the prior month’s decline, though a …
Market Analysis
May, 2025
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23 May 2025 9:23 pm
Fed’s Cook Notes Orderly Bond Markets in April, Signals Rising Household Stress
Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, speaking at a New York University event, observed that the U.S. economy exhibited strength in the first quarter. However, she highlighted emerging signs of strain in critical sectors, particularly housing and commercial real estate. While bond markets remained stable and functional during April’s trade-driven …
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23 May 2025 8:17 pm
EUR/JPY Plummets to Around 161.00 Amid Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat on Eurozone
Trump’s Tariff Threat Triggers Euro DeclineThe EUR/JPY pair dropped sharply to near 161.00, a one-month low, during North American trading on Friday, May 23, 2025, driven by a weakening Euro (EUR). The slide followed a post by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth.Social, where he threatened to impose a 50% …
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23 May 2025 7:32 pm
Bitcoin Dips to $109,000 as Trump’s Tariff Threats and Profit-Taking Weigh
Bitcoin Retreats from PeakBitcoin (BTC) declined to $109,110 on Friday, May 23, 2025, reflecting a 1.6% drop from its record high of $111,953.6 achieved on Thursday. The retreat was driven by profit-taking after a strong rally, coupled with significant overnight transfers, including over $670 million received by Coinbase Global. Despite …
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23 May 2025 3:55 pm
U.S. Dollar Falls Sharply as Fiscal Concerns Mount, Euro and Yen Strengthen on Growth and Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar extended losses on Friday, putting it on track for its worst weekly performance since early February, as concerns over Washington’s mounting fiscal risks deepened following the House’s approval of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. At 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index — which …
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23 May 2025 3:00 pm
German Economy Beats Expectations in Q1 on Pre-Tariff Export Surge, but Momentum Seen as Temporary
Germany’s economy grew more than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by a sharp rise in exports and industrial activity as firms rushed to ship goods ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, according to revised data released Friday by the federal statistics office. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded …
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23 May 2025 2:21 pm
Wall Street Futures Stabilize, But Weekly Losses Loom Amid U.S. Debt Concerns and Tax Bill Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures held steady in early trading Friday, following a volatile week dominated by fiscal concerns and political wrangling in Washington. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged down 10 points (-0.1%), while S&P 500 Futures inched up 3 points (+0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained …
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23 May 2025 11:59 am
Bitcoin Holds Near Record High as Stablecoin Optimism and ETF Inflows Sustain Momentum
Bitcoin hovered just below its all-time high on Friday, easing slightly amid profit-taking and large-scale wallet movements, but continued to enjoy strong support from bullish U.S. regulatory developments and persistent demand from institutional investors. As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT), Bitcoin traded at $110,827.50, down 0.6% from the previous session. …
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23 May 2025 2:17 am
Stagflation Nightmare Grips US as Trump’s Tax Bill Sparks Debt and Asset Chaos
The US economy teeters on the brink of stagflation—surging inflation, stagnant growth, and rising unemployment—driven by President Donald Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax bill, passed by the House on May 22, 2025, and now awaiting Senate approval. With a $36.2 trillion debt pile, Moody’s Aa1 downgrade, and tariff-driven price hikes, markets …
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23 May 2025 1:02 am
USD/JPY Bounces to 144.00 as Yen Rally Pauses Amid US Debt Jitters
USD/JPY snapped a three-day slide on May 22, 2025, climbing 0.20% to 143.96 from a daily low of 142.80, as traders locked in profits on the yen’s safe-haven surge. Easing US Treasury yields and a slight dollar rebound countered fears over America’s $36 trillion debt pile, inflamed by President Donald …
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22 May 2025 11:33 pm
Dow Rebounds Near 42,000 as Bond Yields Cool and PMI Data Shines
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rallied to 42,000 on May 22, 2025, recovering from a midweek plunge as US bond yields eased and robust PMI data lifted spirits. President Donald Trump’s $4 trillion deficit-heavy tax bill cleared the House, heading to the Senate, but lingering debt fears and high …
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22 May 2025 10:22 pm
G7 Pushes Russian Oil Sanctions but Dodges Trade Tensions
G7 finance leaders concluded a summit hailed as “positive and successful,” advancing support for Ukraine and tackling global economic imbalances. A key focus was tightening sanctions on Russian energy, with proposals to lower the oil price cap to $50 per barrel, though deeper measures were deferred. Trade talks, clouded by …
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22 May 2025 9:25 pm
Bitcoin Soars to Record $111,875 as Trump’s Crypto Push Sparks Frenzy
Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $111,875 on May 22, 2025, settling at $111,300, just hours before President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile crypto gala near Washington, D.C. The rally, fueled by Trump’s deregulatory stance and fears of global debt and economic instability, has reignited debate over bitcoin’s role …
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