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March, 2025

• 28 March 2025 5:25 pm

  U.S. Core PCE Inflation Rises, Keeping Fed Cautious on Rate Cuts

  

  The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, increased in February, signaling persistent inflationary pressures that could delay rate cuts. Key PCE Inflation Data Headline PCE (YoY): +2.5% (unchanged from January, in line with estimates). Headline PCE (MoM): +0.3% (same as January). Core PCE …

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• 28 March 2025 3:27 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Markets Brace for Inflation Data

  

  U.S. stock futures dipped slightly on Friday, with investors remaining cautious amid Trump’s aggressive trade tariffs and upcoming inflation data. Stock Index Futures Performance Dow Jones Futures: ↓ 25 points (-0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: ↓ 8 points (-0.1%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: ↓ 48 points (-0.2%) Trade Tensions Weigh on Markets …

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• 28 March 2025 1:03 pm

  European Stocks Fall as Auto Tariffs Weigh on Market Sentiment

  

  European stock markets declined on Friday, as Trump’s 25% auto tariffs continued to pressure the region’s crucial automobile sector and dampen investor confidence. Key Index Movements Germany’s DAX: ↓ 0.5% France’s CAC 40: ↓ 0.6% UK’s FTSE 100: ↓ 0.3% Auto Sector Under Pressure The Trump administration’s tariffs on auto …

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• 28 March 2025 11:38 am

  Gold Hits Record High Amid Trade War Fears, Markets Eye Inflation Data

  

  Gold surged to an all-time high in Asian trading on Friday, driven by increased safe-haven demand after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on the auto sector. Gold Extends Gains as Trade Uncertainty Rises Spot gold climbed 0.6% to $3,073.79/oz, after touching a record $3,077.67/oz earlier. Gold futures (May …

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• 28 March 2025 11:02 am

  Bitcoin Drops as Trade War Concerns Grow; Markets Await Key Inflation Data

  

  Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $85,910.50 on Friday, mirroring a broader risk-off sentiment as global trade tensions escalated ahead of U.S. reciprocal tariffs. Investors are also cautiously awaiting the PCE inflation report, a key indicator for the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. Bitcoin Reacts to Trade War Fears President Donald Trump’s decision …

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• 28 March 2025 1:27 am

  Canada Signals Robust Retaliation as US Tariffs Loom Large

  

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a stern warning to markets this week, underscoring the government’s readiness to launch retaliatory trade measures in response to escalating tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. With the White House poised to implement a sweeping array of tariffs, the economic fallout is expected …

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• 28 March 2025 12:20 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Currency Markets React to Mixed Signals as US PCE Data Looms

  

  The US dollar, often referred to as the Greenback, experienced renewed selling pressure this week, pulling back from its three-week highs. This retreat was driven by a combination of fluctuating US yields, persistent tariff concerns, and growing anticipation for the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index …

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• 27 March 2025 11:38 pm

  U.S. Economy Grows in 2024, But Challenges Loom Ahead

  

  The U.S. economy closed out 2024 on a solid note, expanding at a robust 2.4% annual rate in the final three months of the year, according to a government report released on Thursday. This figure, a slight upward revision from earlier estimates, was fueled by a late surge in consumer …

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• 27 March 2025 10:36 pm

  USD dives post easing GDP growth

  

  Dollar Dips as Tariff Buzz Fades and GDP Glow DimsThe US Dollar Index, a key measure of the dollar’s strength against a basket of global currencies, is hovering near the 104.40 mark after surrendering early gains on Thursday. The greenback kicked off the day with a boost from a surprise …

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• 27 March 2025 9:46 pm

  Trade Tensions Tank Auto Stocks as Markets Brace for Tariff Turmoil

  

  Wall Street took a hit on March 27, 2025, as a fresh wave of tariff threats rattled the automotive sector and sent benchmark indices sliding. The latest announcement from the White House unveiled plans for a hefty 25 percent tariff on all cars not manufactured in the U.S., set to …

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• 27 March 2025 8:41 pm

  Crude Oil Prices Firm Amid Economic Optimism and Global Tensions

  

  Crude oil prices are ticking upward, buoyed by a confluence of encouraging economic signals and simmering geopolitical unrest. A softer dollar is lending a helping hand, making oil more attractive to global buyers. Fresh U.S. economic data has exceeded forecasts, painting a picture of a robust economy with a hearty …

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• 27 March 2025 7:31 pm

  US Dollar Awaits Direction as Market Digests Tariff News, Eyes PCE Data

  

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) is currently experiencing a period of consolidation, trading around 104.35, as the initial shock from President Donald Trump’s proposed auto tariffs begins to subside. While the overnight announcement of a potential 25% levy on auto imports, effective April 3rd, and threats of further tariffs against …

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• 27 March 2025 4:20 pm

  Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Global Market Downturn Following Trump’s Tariff Announcement

  

  Bitcoin remained largely unchanged on Thursday, even as global financial markets reacted negatively to Trump’s newly announced auto tariffs. Bitcoin Price Movement BTC/USD: $87,315.20 (-0.2%) While equities saw a broad sell-off, Bitcoin remained relatively stable, with traders weighing rising geopolitical uncertainty and potential spillover effects on risk assets. Trump’s Tariffs …

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