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March, 2025

• 12 March 2025 11:52 pm

  Market Drivers; US Session – Market Focus: US and Australian Inflation, Jobs Data Key Drivers

  

  Today’s forex market is heavily focused on key economic data releases, with US and Australian inflation figures and jobs data taking center stage. The Asian session will make available key Australian inflation expectations awaited by market players.The US dollar experienced a slight recovery from recent multi-month lows, although persistent concerns …

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• 12 March 2025 10:31 pm

  CPI Data Boosts Tech, Tariff Threats Tumble Dow: Wall Street’s Wild Ride

  

  Wall Street navigated a turbulent session, whipsawed by encouraging inflation data and escalating trade tensions. The Nasdaq 100 soared by a robust 1.43%, driven by the relentless strength of the Magnificent Seven and a powerful surge in chip stocks. This tech-fueled rally stood in stark contrast to the Dow Jones …

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• 12 March 2025 9:58 pm

  European Retaliatory Tariffs in Response to Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

  

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on European imports from the United States, in escalation against the tariffs previously imposed by the Trump administration on all US imports of steel and aluminum at a rate of 25%.The European tariffs focus on …

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• 12 March 2025 9:19 pm

  President Trump Asserts His Authority on Tariff Amid Current Trade Tensions

  

  During a public meeting with Ireland’s Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, United States President Donald Trump addressed a range of topics, including trade policies, international relations, and economic strategies. His remarks reflected his characteristic approach to addressing contentious issues, particularly in the realm of trade.President Trump criticized the European Union (EU) …

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• 12 March 2025 8:19 pm

  Dollar Holds Steady Despite Softer Inflation, Geopolitical Tensions Loom

  

  The US Dollar remained surprisingly stable on Wednesday, defying expectations of a significant drop following the release of February’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). While the data revealed a slower pace of inflation than anticipated, traders appeared to largely shrug off the news, maintaining the dollar’s position in the mid-103.00 range …

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• 12 March 2025 7:21 pm

  BoC Governor Macklem Highlights Neutral Rate Estimate Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty

  

  On March 12, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor, Tiff Macklem, addressed the central bank’s policy direction during a press conference following the decision to lower its policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 2.75%. Governor Macklem also responded to questions from the media, elaborating on the …

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• 12 March 2025 4:40 pm

  U.S. Inflation Cools in February, Easing Pressure on the Fed

  

  U.S. consumer prices rose at a slower-than-expected pace in February, signaling a potential cooling in inflation that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. According to government data released on Wednesday, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.8% year-over-year, down from 3.0% in January. On a monthly …

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• 12 March 2025 1:59 pm

  European Stocks Rise as EU Announces Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Imports

  

  European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday as investors reacted to the European Union’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports worth up to €26 billion. Market sentiment was also boosted by the U.S. decision to resume intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine after Kyiv expressed support for …

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• 12 March 2025 12:22 pm

  Gold Prices Steady as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data

  

  Gold prices remained steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution ahead of a key U.S. inflation report. The metal continued to find support from its safe-haven appeal amid ongoing volatility surrounding President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies. Spot gold held at $2,911.17 per ounce, while gold futures …

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• 12 March 2025 11:59 am

  Asian Markets Mixed Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Tech Rebound

  

  Asian equities exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday, as markets reacted to renewed uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policies. Losses were led by stocks in Australia and Malaysia, while South Korean shares rebounded, buoyed by modest gains in U.S. tech giants. The backdrop to the market action …

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• 12 March 2025 12:54 am

  Sterling Continues to Surge on Weaker US Dollar

  

  The British pound has continued its upward trajectory since the start of trading on Tuesday, bolstered by a weakening US dollar, which has been further impacted by US President Donald Trump’s trade policies and recent developments in that area. Sterling/dollar rose to 1.2959, compared to the previous day’s close of …

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• 12 March 2025 12:22 am

  “Trump’s Tariff Tango: Backtracks, Ceasefire Hopes, and Economic Optimism

  

  In a whirlwind of announcements, former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred both domestic and international attention. Within hours of declaring on his Truth Social account a plan to impose a 50% double tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, Trump appeared to backtrack. Facing pressure from market reactions and his …

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• 11 March 2025 11:30 pm

  Market Drivers – US Session: US Dollar Faces Persistent Pressure Amid Recession Concerns

  

  Tuesday saw no relief for the US Dollar as it continued to face significant downward pressure, with its value plunging to levels not seen since early October. The Greenback’s decline comes amid mounting concerns over tariffs and fears of a potential US economic slowdown.On Wednesday, March 12, the US Dollar …

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