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January, 2025

• 22 January 2025 8:19 pm

  Bitcoin ETFs Attract Inflows for Four Days Straight

  

  Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a surge in investor interest, recording inflows exceeding $3 billion over the past four days. This has pushed the total net asset value of all bitcoin ETFs to $123.59 billion. Blackrock’s IBIT Leads the Charge Blackrock’s IBIT ETF emerged as the top recipient …

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• 22 January 2025 7:28 pm

  Gold Prices Surge Following Trump’s Tariff Comments

  

  Gold Gains Momentum Amidst Trade Tensions Overnight remarks from President Trump regarding incoming tariffs have been sufficient to drive gold prices higher. As the focus of tariffs shifts towards China and Europe, gold has shown strength for the third consecutive day. Trading at a new two-month high, gold is setting …

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• 22 January 2025 6:56 pm

  ECB’s Measured Approach to Interest Rate Cuts Amid Global Economic Shifts

  

  Lagarde Commitment to Easing Monetary PolicyThe European Central Bank (ECB) is steadfast in its approach to interest rate cuts, maintaining a measured strategy to ease monetary policy, as stated by President Christine Lagarde. The ECB anticipates that inflation will sustainably reach its 2% target within the year, despite concerns about …

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• 22 January 2025 4:04 pm

  Johnson & Johnson Posts Strong Q4 Results, Beats Estimates on Robust Cancer Drug Demand

  

  Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that exceeded analysts’ expectations, driven by strong demand for its cancer treatments and contributions from its recent acquisition of Shockwave Medical. Q4 Highlights Revenue: $22.52 billion, a 5.3% year-over-year increase. Adjusted EPS: $2.04 per share, down 11% YoY but above analysts’ …

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• 22 January 2025 12:22 pm

  Oil Prices Dip as Markets React to Trump’s Energy Emergency Declaration and Tariff Speculation

  

  Oil prices continued their decline on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session. Markets are weighing the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency and his proposed tariff policies. Market Performance Brent Crude Futures: Fell 36 cents (0.5%) to $78.93 per barrel as of 07:30 …

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• 22 January 2025 12:04 pm

  Gold Prices Surge to 11-Week High Amid Trump Tariff Fears and Inflation Concerns

  

  Gold prices climbed to their highest level in 11 weeks during Asian trading on Wednesday, bolstered by growing safe-haven demand as traders reacted to tariff uncertainties under President Donald Trump’s administration. Gold’s Performance Spot Gold: Rose 0.2% to $2,749.29 per ounce, the highest since early November. Gold Futures (February): Also …

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• 22 January 2025 12:01 pm

  Bitcoin Drops as Crypto Markets Await Clarity on Trump’s Policies

  

  Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, retreating from record highs, as traders awaited concrete policy signals from U.S. President Donald Trump after his first day in office. Despite anticipation of pro-crypto executive orders, Trump’s initial actions focused on other priorities, dampening risk sentiment across crypto markets. Bitcoin Retreats from Record Highs …

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• 22 January 2025 12:45 am

  Market Drivers; US Session

  

  Gold prices climbed to two-month highs, surpassing $2,740 per ounce troy, driven by heightened uncertainty surrounding potential policy announcements. 1 Silver prices also gained momentum, trading closer to the $31.00 mark per ounce. WTI crude oil prices extended their decline, approaching the $75.00 per barrel mark, driven by the stronger …

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• 22 January 2025 12:00 am

  USD/JPY steadies as tariff threats ease ahead of looming BoJ’s meeting

  

  The US dollar has fallen sharply against major currencies following reports that the incoming Trump Administration might implement fewer significant tariffs than previously expected. Instead, it might seek more limited and targeted tariffs. During the election campaign, across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% were proposed on all imports. However, some …

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• 21 January 2025 11:07 pm

  US Dollar Softening as Markets Digest Latest Tariff Developments

  

  Traders are reacting to recent pronouncements regarding tariffs, overshadowing an improved investor sentiment in equities. The Federal Reserve’s data-dependent approach remains in place, with the market anticipating a possible rate cut in June.Bond yields are hovering near 4.60%, a significant decline from last week’s highs, reflecting shifting risk appetite. The …

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• 21 January 2025 9:44 pm

  US Stocks Rally as Tariff Jitters Ease, Yields Tumble

  

  US equities experienced a significant rally today, with major indices reaching multi-week highs. This bullish sentiment stems from a combination of factors, primarily the temporary easing of trade tensions and a decline in Treasury yields.Easing Tariff Concerns:The market experienced a wave of relief following the President’s decision not to immediately …

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• 21 January 2025 8:42 pm

  Has Trump’s Rhetoric Contributed to Oil Prices’ Recent Decline?

  

  Even with the imminent threat of new tariffs that has taken center stage for Canada, China and even the US allies in the Eurozone, the stock market has not yet seen significant volatility. There is likely still some hope that extreme measures like a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico …

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• 21 January 2025 7:52 pm

  EU Chief Unveils Stance On Negotiations With Trump At Davos

  

  Europe Ready to Negotiate with Trump, Strengthen Global TiesEU Chief Ursula von der Leyen announced that Europe is prepared to negotiate with US President Donald Trump while also seeking to enhance relations with China and other nations amidst increasing global competition.Emphasizing US Partnership at DavosIn her speech at the annual …

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