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July, 2025

  • 4 July 2025 9:26 pm

    Sterling Falters Against Yen Amid Tariff Fears and UK Political Strife

    The British Pound (GBP) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with GBP/JPY slipping below 197.61, retreating from the 198.00 level. Rising safe-haven demand ahead of the July 9 U.S. tariff deadline and UK political tensions have curbed Sterling’s strength. With U.S. markets closed for Independence Day, the Yen’s gains reflect …

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  • 4 July 2025 8:16 pm

    WTI Crude Oil Stalls Near $65 as OPEC+ and Tariff Uncertainties Loom

    West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices hovered near $65.70, down 0.82%, reflecting cautious trading amid U.S. Independence Day market closures. With traders eyeing the OPEC+ meeting on July 5 and the looming July 9 U.S. tariff deadline, WTI remains locked in a tight range. Subdued demand signals and a …

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  • 4 July 2025 7:00 pm

    Gold Shines Amid Tariff Threats and U.S. Dollar Weakness

    Gold (XAU/USD) climbed above $3,330, driven by a weakening U.S. Dollar and renewed concerns over U.S. fiscal sustainability following the passage of a major tax and spending bill. With U.S. markets closed for Independence Day, tariff uncertainties and the bill’s $3.3 trillion deficit impact have bolstered gold’s safe-haven appeal. The …

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  • 4 July 2025 3:35 pm

    U.S. Dollar Edges Lower Ahead of Trade Deadline Amid Fiscal and Market Uncertainty

    The U.S. dollar saw a slight dip on Friday after a brief rally earlier in the week, with attention now shifting toward the July 9 deadline for trade deals. At 04:15 ET (08:15 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, was down …

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  • 4 July 2025 2:51 pm

    Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Deadline Amid Growing Optimism

    As investors turn their attention to Washington’s tariff negotiations next week, the expiration of a temporary suspension on punitive import levies looms large. With the July 9 deadline for reaching trade deals approaching, investors are keenly watching to see if trade tensions will escalate or ease. If the deadline passes …

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  • 4 July 2025 12:31 pm

    European Stocks Slip Amid Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Trade Deadline and Ongoing Tariff Concerns

    European stocks ended the week on a negative note, slipping lower on Friday as uncertainty grew over the looming U.S. trade tariffs deadline set by President Donald Trump. With U.S. markets closed for the Independence Day holiday, trading activity was muted, and European investors remained cautious about the potential fallout …

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  • 4 July 2025 11:37 am

    Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Trade Tariffs Loom and Rate Cut Bets Fade

    Bitcoin prices steadied on Friday after a sharp reversal of recent gains, as traders focused on the impending rollout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding interest rate cuts. Despite the earlier optimism, the market remains cautious ahead of the U.S. Independence Day holiday and …

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  • 4 July 2025 10:59 am

    Oil Prices Decline Amid Nuclear Talks and OPEC+ Output Expectations

    Oil futures fell on Friday as market participants reacted to ongoing geopolitical developments and expectations for increased production by major oil producers. Brent crude futures were down 22 cents, or 0.32%, to $68.58 a barrel by 0445 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 12 cents, or 0.18%, to …

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  • 4 July 2025 10:14 am

    Gold Prices Rise Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Fiscal Concerns

    Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses. The precious metal remained on track for a weekly increase, fueled by concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit and impending decisions regarding tariff rates from Washington. Spot Gold rose 0.5% to $3,341.34 an ounce, while …

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  • 4 July 2025 9:32 am

    U.S. to Send Letters Outlining Tariff Rates Ahead of July 9 Deadline

    U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. will begin sending out letters to major global economies by Friday, detailing the specific tariff rates their exports will face when entering the U.S. market. The announcement marks a decisive move towards implementing the tariffs after a 90-day pause which …

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  • 4 July 2025 3:03 am

    Market Movers – US Session: US Jobs Data Boosts Risk Appetite, Trump To Sign “Big, Beautiful Bill”

    The US session on July 4, 2025, is expected to be subdued due to the Independence Day holiday, with US markets closed. However, forex and commodity markets remain active, influenced by several key factors. These include stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for June, which showed a gain of 147,000 …

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  • 4 July 2025 1:19 am

    Will Trump Postpone the Tariff Deadline Beyond July 9? Who is Closest to Framework Agreements?

    As the July 9, 2025, deadline for President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs rapidly approaches, the global trade landscape is buzzing with speculation. Will Trump extend the deadline, and which nations are on the verge of striking framework agreements to avoid significant tariff hikes? Investors and traders are closely monitoring developments, …

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  • 3 July 2025 11:39 pm

    Canadian Dollar Gains Momentum as U.S. Jobs Data Boosts Market Optimism

    The Canadian Dollar climbed against the U.S. Dollar, pushing the USD/CAD pair toward multi-month lows below 1.3540, driven by a robust U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report showing 147,000 jobs added in June, surpassing forecasts of 106,000. This strong data, coupled with renewed market risk appetite, weakened the USD while bolstering …

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