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May, 2025

• 1 May 2025 11:06 am

  Gold Falls for Third Straight Session as Trade Talk Hopes Erode Safe-Haven Appeal

  

  Gold prices slumped further in Asian trading on Thursday, falling for a third consecutive session, as renewed optimism around potential U.S. trade deals sapped safe-haven demand for the precious metal. Spot gold fell 1.5% to $3,240.30/oz, while June futures lost 2.1% to $3,248.64/oz—marking their lowest levels since mid-April. 🔍 Key …

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• 1 May 2025 10:07 am

  Bitcoin Stalls Near $95K as ETF Momentum Fades and Economic Concerns Return

  

  Bitcoin held steady on Thursday, continuing its sideways movement after a robust April rally lost steam. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded at $94,943.4 by 05:09 GMT, maintaining recent gains but showing signs of fatigue as ETF inflows cooled and concerns around U.S. economic growth resurfaced. 🔍 Key Takeaways Bitcoin up …

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• 1 May 2025 12:01 am

  Market Drivers- US Session: Dollar Climbs as BoJ Anticipated to Hold Steady, Trade Tensions Ease

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged to two-day highs near 99.70, driven by fading US-China trade tensions and lackluster US economic data. With markets largely shuttered for the May 1, 2025, Labour Day holiday, the dollar’s rally underscores shifting investor priorities. The Federal Reserve faces a critical juncture, needing to …

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April, 2025

• 30 April 2025 11:07 pm

  US Stocks Retreat as Stagflation Concerns Grip Markets

  

  US stock markets cratered on Wednesday, driven by mounting fears of stagflation—a toxic mix of economic stagnation and persistent inflation. Fresh data revealing a contracting economy and sticky price pressures sent investors scrambling. The Federal Reserve now faces a treacherous path: tame inflation without triggering a deeper downturn. Decisive policy …

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• 30 April 2025 10:24 pm

  Dollar Wavers as Economic Woes and Fed Speculations Mount

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) lingers near 99.30, reflecting investor caution as economic signals falter and scrutiny of Federal Reserve policy intensifies. A surprising GDP contraction, sticky inflation, and upcoming data releases keep markets on edge. The path ahead hinges on whether the Fed can navigate these challenges without tipping …

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• 30 April 2025 9:12 pm

  Tariffs Reshape U.S. Commodities: What’s Happening and What’s Next

  

  The Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policies are reshaping the U.S. economy, sending ripples through commodity markets from soybeans to silver. These measures aim to overhaul global trade dynamics, but their outcomes remain uncertain—potentially transformative or destabilizing. Markets are reacting swiftly, pricing in risks and opportunities. This article explores how tariffs …

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• 30 April 2025 8:32 pm

  US Economic Contraction and Inflation Surge Impact GBP/USD

  

  The United States economy experienced an unexpected contraction in the first quarter of 2025, shrinking by 0.3%, according to the US Commerce Department. This marked a significant downturn from the 2.4% growth recorded in the final quarter of 2024 and fell short of economists’ expectations of a modest 0.3% expansion. …

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• 30 April 2025 7:36 pm

  EUR/USD Analysis: Bullish Outlook Persists Despite Minor Dip

  

  The EUR/USD currency pair traded near the 1.1350 level on Wednesday, experiencing a slight retreat after earlier gains in the session. Despite this modest pullback, the pair’s broader bullish trend remains firmly intact, underpinned by the strong alignment of both short- and long-term moving averages. Technical indicators, however, signal a …

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• 30 April 2025 6:31 pm

  Saudi Arabia’s Oil Strategy Shift Signals Market Share Push Over Price Defense

  

  Saudi Arabia’s abrupt pivot from propping up oil prices to embracing lower prices hints at a bold strategy to reclaim market share, even at the cost of fiscal strain. With Brent crude plunging below $65 per barrel, the kingdom’s signals of tolerating prolonged low prices suggest a potential price war …

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• 30 April 2025 1:51 pm

  Gold Slips, But Still Set for Fourth Straight Monthly Gain Amid Trade Optimism and Key U.S. Data Awaited

  

  Gold prices extended their decline on Wednesday as improved sentiment around U.S. trade policy and tariff relief reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Still, the precious metal remains on track for a nearly 6% monthly gain in April, marking its fourth consecutive monthly rise. Spot Gold: ↓ 0.4% to $3,305.10/oz Gold …

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• 30 April 2025 11:30 am

  European Stocks Edge Higher as Earnings Pour In, Eyes on Growth Data

  

  European equity markets opened modestly higher on Wednesday, extending a cautious rally as investors juggled a wave of corporate earnings results and awaited critical economic data from the eurozone. DAX (Germany): +0.3% CAC 40 (France): +0.2% FTSE 100 (U.K.): +0.2%(as of 07:02 GMT) The Stoxx 600 index posted its sixth …

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• 30 April 2025 10:09 am

  Bitcoin Steadies Near Recent Highs Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data

  

  Bitcoin rose modestly on Wednesday, holding just below its recent peak as investors braced for a barrage of U.S. economic data that could shape broader risk sentiment and influence crypto markets in the coming days. Bitcoin was up 0.8% at $95,041.2 (as of 01:36 ET), marking a nearly 15% gain …

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• 30 April 2025 9:21 am

  Oil Prices Set for Worst Monthly Decline Since 2021 as Trade War and Supply Fears Mount

  

  Oil prices continued their sharp decline on Wednesday, deepening a rout that has pushed both Brent and WTI crude toward their worst monthly performance in over three years. Brent crude fell 72 cents (-1.12%) to $63.53 per barrel (as of 04:04 GMT). WTI crude dropped 70 cents (-1.16%) to $59.71 …

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