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July, 2025

• 30 July 2025 10:04 pm

  Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged for Fifth Consecutive Meeting Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty

  

  On July 30, 2025, the United States Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, keeping the policy rate within the 4.25%-4.50% range following a 25-basis-point cut last December.The decision came after the July policy meeting, with market participants widely anticipating the unchanged …

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• 30 July 2025 9:19 pm

  Dow Jones Holds Steady Ahead of FOMC Decision

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) remained nearly flat on July 30, 2025, hovering around 21.595, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, according to the finance card above. With a rate hold at 4.25%-4.5% widely expected, markets are focused on signals for a potential September cut, …

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• 30 July 2025 9:00 pm

  Gold Dips Below $3,300 as Strong U.S. Data Overshadows Fed Watch

  

  Gold prices fell below $3,300 on July 30, 2025, shedding nearly 1% as robust U.S. economic data dampened demand for the safe-haven metal. Trading near $3,293, gold struggled amid easing global trade tensions and a risk-on market mood, though a softer U.S. dollar and slightly lower Treasury yields offered some …

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• 30 July 2025 8:06 pm

  U.S. Economy Defies Tariff Fears with Robust Growth

  

  The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3% annual rate in Q2 2025, surpassing the 2.3% forecast despite trade tensions from new tariffs, the Commerce Department reported on July 30. This marked a rebound from Q1’s 0.5% decline, driven by stronger consumer spending and an improved trade balance. Consumer spending …

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• 30 July 2025 7:28 pm

  Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty

  

  The Bank of Canada opted to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at 2.75% on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, aligning with market expectations as it navigates a landscape clouded by unpredictable U.S. trade policies. In a press conference following the decision, the central bank’s governor highlighted emerging inflationary pressures and …

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• 30 July 2025 4:48 pm

  U.S. Economy Grows at a Strong 3% Annual Rate in Q2, Surpassing Expectations

  

  The U.S. economy expanded at a 3% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ (BEA) first estimate, released on Wednesday. This marks a significant rebound from the 0.5% contraction recorded in the first quarter and comes well above market expectations, which had …

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• 30 July 2025 4:26 pm

  U.S. Private Sector Employment Surges in July, Indicating Economic Resilience

  

  According to the latest data from Automatic Data Processing (ADP), private sector employment in the U.S. rose by 104,000 jobs in July, a notable rebound from the previous month’s 23,000 decrease (revised from -33,000). This result surpassed market expectations, which had forecast a rise of 78,000. Key Highlights from the …

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• 30 July 2025 2:52 pm

  Eurozone Economic Growth Slows as Trade Tensions and U.S. Tariffs Weigh on Outlook

  

  The eurozone economy grew slightly faster than expected in the second quarter, but the overall performance remains weak, and the region faces continued challenges from escalating U.S. tariffs. Q2 Growth Beats Expectations but Remains Modest The eurozone economy expanded by 0.1% in the second quarter, surpassing expectations for no growth …

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• 30 July 2025 1:28 pm

  Gold Prices Unchanged Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty and Fed Decision

  

  Gold prices remained largely stable on Wednesday as investors weighed ongoing U.S. trade uncertainty and awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. Spot Gold edged down by 0.1% to $3,323.66 an ounce. Gold Futures also ticked 0.1% lower, trading at $3,378.62 per ounce by 02:18 ET (06:18 …

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• 30 July 2025 12:25 pm

  Oil Prices Steady Amid U.S. Inventory Build and Federal Reserve Meeting

  

  Oil prices remained steady in Asian trade on Wednesday, after sharp gains earlier this week, as market attention shifted toward a potential build in U.S. crude inventories and an upcoming interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. Crude prices surged earlier this week, supported by U.S. threats to sanction Russian …

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• 30 July 2025 2:35 am

  BoC Poised to Hold Rates Steady Amid Trade Tensions

  

  As the Bank of Canada prepares to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, expectations are mounting that the central bank will keep its benchmark rate unchanged at 2.75% for the third consecutive meeting. Persistent inflation, a surprisingly resilient labor market, and looming trade uncertainties with the …

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• 30 July 2025 1:23 am

  Crude Oil Surges as Trump Issues Ultimatum to Russia

  

  Crude oil prices soared on Tuesday, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions as the U.S. issued a bold ultimatum to Russia. The U.S. President announced a ten-day deadline for Russia to reach a deal with Ukraine, threatening severe economic sanctions, including steep tariffs on Russian crude oil and secondary penalties on …

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• 30 July 2025 12:12 am

  Pound Slips Amid Risk-Off Sentiment and US-EU Trade Deal Concerns

  

  The British pound faced modest losses on Tuesday, caught in the crosshairs of a resurgent US dollar and a broader shift in investor sentiment. Despite hopes for a boost from a newly announced US-EU trade agreement, the currency struggled as markets turned cautious, favoring safe-haven assets over riskier ones like …

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