Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday, benefiting from dip buying, but remained on track for their second consecutive week of losses. Investors remained cautious over trade tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump, which could disrupt global demand, particularly in China. Brent crude (March contract): +0.4% at $77.21 …
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Wall Street Stumbles as Hot PPI Data Reignites Inflation Fears
Wall Street experienced a muted close on Thursday, August 14, 2025, as stronger-than-expected Produc…
EUR/USD Plummets as Hot US PPI Dashes Hopes for Big Fed Rate Cut
The EUR/USD pair tumbled 0.57% to 1.1638 on Thursday, driven by a surprisingly robust US inflation r…
Gold Hit Hard by US Inflation Data
Gold prices plummeted on Thursday, August 14, 2025, after robust US Producer Price Index (PPI) data …
Market Drivers: US Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment Take Spotlight
The US Dollar (USD) gained momentum on Thursday, buoyed by stronger-than-anticipated US producer pri…
USD/JPY Surges as Robust US Data Bolsters Dollar
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Inflation Surprise Dims Hopes for a September Rate Cut
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Silver’s Rebound Halted as Strong US Data Boosts Dollar
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Wholesale Prices Surge as Tariffs Ripple Through US Economy
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Market Analysis
January, 2025
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31 January 2025 1:27 am
UD Dollar Shaken by Record Gold Levels
The US dollar declined under pressure from soaring gold prices, which approached record highs after benefiting from a decline in US Treasury yields due to US data released on Thursday.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of major currencies, fell to 107.99 points, …
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31 January 2025 1:14 am
Bitcoin Ascends as Fed Acknowledges Crypto’s Place in Banking
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable price surge, exceeding $105,000, after the Federal Reserve opted to maintain its current interest rate levels. A significant catalyst for this upward movement was Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s commentary regarding the role of banks in serving cryptocurrency clients.Powell’s Words and Market RepercussionsPowell stated that …
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31 January 2025 12:54 am
Market Drivers; US Session
Dollar Holds Steady Amid Fed Pause and PCE AnticipationThe US dollar traded cautiously lower, influenced by declining US Treasury yields and ongoing analysis of the Federal Reserve’s recent policy decision. Market participants are keenly focused on the upcoming release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which is expected …
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30 January 2025 11:46 pm
The Core PCE Price Index: A Key Indicator in Focus
The Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve, is set to be released alongside other significant economic data. This data will potentially influence market sentiment and trading activity. The Core PCE measures changes in the prices of goods and services …
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30 January 2025 10:18 pm
Dow’s Bullish Momentum Persists Amidst Tech Uncertainties
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) navigated a week of conflicting signals, ultimately maintaining a bullish bias near record highs. While the index hovered around 44,800, absorbing a wave of corporate earnings and economic data, the prevailing narrative reveals a market wrestling with both promising opportunities and looming uncertainties, especially …
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30 January 2025 9:25 pm
Gold prices stabilize above $ 2,790 following ECB’s rate decision, US GDP data
Gold Tests Record Highs as Dollar Weakens Gold prices are stabilizing above $2,790, building on gains after reaching a fresh record high. The precious metal is approaching the $2,800 threshold as recent macroeconomic developments put downward pressure on the US dollar. This upward movement comes as the European Central Bank …
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30 January 2025 8:24 pm
Dollar Wobbles as GDP Cools, Market Eyes ECB
The US dollar weakened following the release of fourth-quarter GDP figures, which fell slightly short of expectations. This softer economic data, coupled with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) anticipated rate cut, has left the US Dollar Index (DXY) searching for direction below the 108.00 level. Market attention now turns to …
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30 January 2025 7:14 pm
ECB Cuts Rates, Warns of Economic Weakness
The European Central Bank (ECB) delivered its fifth interest rate cut since June of last year, lowering its key deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%. This move, widely anticipated by markets, reflects the central bank’s delicate balancing act: addressing a slight resurgence in inflation while navigating sluggish …
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30 January 2025 3:27 pm
Oil Prices Edge Lower Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns and OPEC+ Meeting Awaited
Oil prices remained relatively stable on Thursday, as investors braced for potential U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada, the largest suppliers of crude oil to the United States, and awaited the OPEC+ meeting scheduled for February 3. Brent crude futures: -$0.07 (-0.09%) at $76.51 per barrel U.S. crude futures: +$0.02 …
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30 January 2025 2:31 pm
European Stocks Gain as Investors Await ECB Decision and Growth Data
European stock markets advanced on Thursday, as investors evaluated a wave of corporate earnings while anticipating the European Central Bank’s (ECB) policy decision and eurozone growth data. DAX (Germany): +0.2% CAC 40 (France): +0.3% FTSE 100 (UK): +0.1% Key Market Drivers 1. ECB Policy Decision in Focus European equities received …
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30 January 2025 2:01 pm
Dollar Dips as Markets Shift Focus to ECB After Fed Meeting
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Thursday, giving up part of its previous gains following the Federal Reserve’s slightly hawkish stance, as investors turned their attention to the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.1% to 107.710 at 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), tracking the greenback against a …
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30 January 2025 1:24 pm
Oil Prices Steady as Markets Brace for Tariffs, Await OPEC+ Meeting
Oil prices remained little changed on Thursday, as markets assessed the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico, while awaiting the upcoming OPEC+ ministerial meeting. Brent crude futures fell 7 cents (-0.09%) to $76.51 per barrel. U.S. crude futures inched up 2 cents (+0.03%) to $72.64 per barrel by …
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