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March, 2025

• 25 March 2025 7:36 pm

  Echoes of the 1970s? Stagflation Whispers Grow in US Economy

  

  A creeping unease is settling over the U.S. economic landscape, with whispers of “stagflation-lite” now circulating among market observers. The term, a chilling reminder of the economic turmoil of the 1970s, describes a period of simultaneous high inflation and high unemployment – a scenario many hoped was consigned to history. …

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• 25 March 2025 5:10 pm

  Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil Purchasers Fuel Supply Concerns

  

  Oil prices continued their upward momentum on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on countries buying oil and gas from Venezuela. Key Price Movements: Brent crude (May contract) rose 0.5% to $72.76 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …

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• 25 March 2025 3:48 pm

  Dollar Rises on Strong U.S. Services Data, But Gains Limited by Trade Uncertainty

  

  The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday, supported by strong services sector data, but gains were capped by lingering uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. Key Highlights: Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 104.000, near a three-week high. EUR/USD fell 0.2% to 1.0786, hitting its lowest level since early March. GBP/USD dropped …

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• 25 March 2025 2:41 pm

  Gold Holds Above $3,000 Amid Easing Trump Tariff Concerns

  

  Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, remaining below last week’s record highs as market fears over U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned trade tariffs eased. However, haven demand remained resilient amid lingering uncertainty over the exact scope of the tariffs, keeping gold near key psychological levels. Gold Market Overview: Spot gold …

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• 25 March 2025 2:04 pm

  Bitcoin Slightly Declines Amid Mt. Gox Transfers and Trump Tariff Speculations

  

  Bitcoin edged lower on Tuesday, retreating from its recent gains as the defunct Japanese exchange Mt. Gox moved a significant amount of Bitcoin, raising concerns over potential sell-offs. Key Price Movement: Bitcoin dipped 0.4% to $86,731.9 (as of 01:55 ET / 05:55 GMT). The cryptocurrency had rallied earlier in the …

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• 25 March 2025 2:57 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Roars Back as Tariffs and Yields Steal the Show – March 25 Rundown

  

  Developments and DataThe US Dollar extended its rebound, reaching two-week peaks near 104.40, buoyed by weekend tariff news, while fears of a US economic slowdown appear to have eased slightly. The US Dollar Index (DXY) secured its fourth straight day of gains, decisively breaking past 104.00, supported by a notable …

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• 25 March 2025 1:44 am

  Gold Slips as Trade Fears Ease and Dollar Shines: A Bumpy Road Ahead

  

  Gold prices dipped by 0.67% on March 24, 2025, settling at $3,002 per ounce, as easing global trade tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar curbed the metal’s upward momentum.The decline marked the third consecutive day of losses for gold, driven by news that the Trump administration plans to impose targeted …

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• 25 March 2025 12:45 am

  Trump’s Tariff Twist: Liberation Day Looms as Treasury Yields Climb

  

  The scope of the current approach to imposing customs tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, will reportedly narrow, seemingly canceling the tariffs that were scheduled to be applied to certain sectors. Instead, a reciprocal tariff will be imposed targeting a specific group of countries that account for the …

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• 24 March 2025 11:39 pm

  Dollar/Yen Soars to 3-Week High as Japan’s Economic Woes Deepen

  

  The dollar/yen continues to rise since the start of daily trading, driven by pressure from economic data and statements from the central bank that lean toward quantitative easing, in contrast to the direction taken by Japanese monetary authorities. The pair climbed to 150.69 compared to the previous daily close of …

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• 24 March 2025 10:25 pm

  Stocks Observe Trump Hints at Tariff Relief: A Market Rebound in Motion

  

  U.S. stock futures remained largely unchanged on Monday night, following a day of significant gains in the major averages. The uptick in the markets came as investors grew hopeful that President Donald Trump might scale back his initial plans for extensive tariffs. Futures linked to the S&P 500 saw a …

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• 24 March 2025 8:34 pm

  Why are financial markets on the edge ahead of PCE data

  

  Investors are gearing up for a pivotal week packed with critical economic data, Federal Reserve insights, and a flurry of earnings reports from retail and consumer giants. With consumer sentiment showing signs of strain and the Fed sticking to its current rate stance, all eyes are on whether this week’s …

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• 24 March 2025 7:08 pm

  EUR/USD retreats following Upeat Services PMI

  

  Economic Signals Send Mixed Messages Monday’s preliminary Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for March painted a fragmented picture of global economies. In Europe, France’s PMI readings from S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) surpassed expectations and February’s figures in both manufacturing and services, yet still signaled contraction. Germany and …

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• 24 March 2025 3:35 pm

  Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Sanctions on Iran and Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

  

  Oil prices edged higher on Monday, supported by fresh U.S. sanctions on Iranian crude exports, while ongoing ceasefire discussions between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine introduced supply uncertainty in global markets. Key Price Movements: Brent crude futures: Up 36 cents (0.5%) to $72.52 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

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